HOW TO LIVE A LIFE

Goodbye I.C.

2009-10-29T01:38:00.002+08:00

I just walked from the University Avenue to my dormitory for the last time. It was such a privileged to experience strolling around the campus in the middle of the night. It’s been almost 3 years when I first reside here. I am very thankful to live in the most peaceful, intellectual, relaxing community here in Metro Manila. I will definitely miss my dormmates in the International Center. I will treasure the exciting events and happenings that happened here. The midnight jogging, dine out, photo sessions isaw trip, tambay in Katipunan, community Pot luck and Gimiks are just few of the things that I will remember. I met here the most famous UP students, student leaders, diverse international community representatives and interesting personalities residing in one roof.

Throughout my stay here, I am very fortunate to found new friends (both Pinoys and Foreigners) for the last few years. Also, I am very thankful and blessed to have three past roommates; Daiki, a Japanese guy from Tokyo University during my first year of stay here; Jeong Yo Kim or Russell, a Korean who loves the Philippines very much; and the latest is Ryo Sakai, an intelligent Japanese exchange student from Soka University)
Of course, I will wish my Pinoy friends, who already left I.C. and the few people who will still stay till the next semester, good luck to their careers and hoping to meet them again soon. I am also thankful to the dorm manager for being so patient and helpful to us.

As a friend posted on my Facebook account…C’est t la vie . Yup . Such is life.

Tomorrow will be a next chapter. New home. New workstation.( I will party on Friday after a long time. Ehehhehe.) And I wish my self...Goodluck . Lastly, I want to say thank you to all the people I mingled, socialized and hang out with in the best residence hall in the University of the Philippines..

Best things in life are FREE. Experiencing free Wi-Fi inside SM Pampanga

2009-07-11T14:24:00.012+08:00

I came across a Kapampangan blog site last night while surfing the net and saw the invitation about this blogging event here in SM Pampanga. Have been staying in Angeles since Thursday for few days vacation and the lack of thing to do this Saturday morning made me decided to go and visit my favourite mall here in Central Luzon. Also, the growing numbers of Kapampangan bloggers and the plan of having a bloggers circle here in Pampanga is such an interesting invitation.

After the prior successful Wi-Fi service launches in other SM Malls in the past few months like SM Marikina, SM The Block, The Podium, the one in Clark and others malls around the country. Now, I'm here at the Free Wi-Fi bloggers' event at the newly constructed additional wing of the mall. SM Pampanga has finally joined the roster of malls in the country that provide free Wi-Fi access to its customers. Almost 20 fellow Kapampangan bloggers are now connected on-line. Mall visitors can also now be connected anytime within the mall free of charge.

Different bloggers convened in this part of the newly constructed wing to test the mall's Wi-Fi signal strength. I brought my laptop and iPhone to the event. The connection strength was excellent in my laptop that I was even able to download a free version of Avira antivirus at high speed. The connection via my iPhone was very good, too. Using my iPhone, I updated my Twitter friends about the blogging event and even updating them of my activities while having coffee inside a coffee shop. I just hope that they are all here to try and experience the free Wi-Fi service and even join the event.

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Nowadays, a company that supports free Wi-Fi access is one of their methods to draw publicity and increase foot traffic. For example "If you're in the hotel business and you have a 50 percent occupancy rate, how are you going to fill up more rooms?" The solution is.... "In the '60s, it was put a sign out front that says 'Air conditioning.' In the '70s, it was cable. In the '90s, it was HBO. Now it will be Wi-Fi."

Wi-Fi hot-spots are everywhere to be found these days. People flock these hot-spots to study or even just to be connected to your online friends while even inside the mall. We are now in the new era of technology where we need to be connected anytime of the day.

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Did u Know?

SM Pampanga is the very first SM Supermall in Central Luzon when it opened in 2000. SM City Pampanga is now the longest and biggest mall in the region, with more than 820 meters sprawl of mall shopping area, and the largest SM Supermalls land area for total of 316,000 m². It is known to be the 5th Largest SM Supermall in the country.( from WikiPedia)

Friday Night Out

2009-03-21T12:36:00.002+08:00

Just for fun :-)

2009-03-18T01:31:00.003+08:00

Saw this shirt during a Grad School class in UP.

Magdr-drive Ako Hanggang Buwan

2009-03-11T11:36:00.002+08:00

from a fellow Peyups member:

Eto trip trip lang. NASA has entered for public polling the naming of NODE 3 ng International Space Station. There are four options (Earthrise, Legacy, Serenity and Venture) but there is also a WRITE IN option.

Now we have this knack for winning online polls sa mga beauty contest and in campaigning for the New 7 Wonders. Ngayon, tingnan natin kung mamomobilize natin tayong mga Eraserheads fans to have part of the space station named Eraserheads para international talaga ang dating ng International Space Station.

Go to this site.

Write ERASERHEADS sa write-in suggestion. 400,000 plus pa lang ang bumoboto. We can vote once a day up to March 20, 2009.

Ano masasabi niyo? Game!!!

Eheads Grand Farewell

2009-03-08T03:49:00.006+08:00

Great night to all Eraserheads fans. I just arrived from the Eheads concert and I can say that the final set is more relaxed and fun but has less kilabot factor than the previous one. The venue in The Fort, Taguig is better that the concert ground at Mall of Asia. Smaller stage, sound and visual effects were not that good compared to the first one regardless of long preparation and a lot of sponsors that the second concert have. But all in all, the concert was great as ever since the interaction of the Eheads member to their fans was quite good and funny unlike the first one wherein the band never spoke or interacted to the fans. It’s quite noticeable that they, especially Ely, prepared physically and mentally for this concert to have the best concert they will give to the fans.

I loved the alphabetical "countdown" to the letter “e”. What a unique way to start the concert.

One of my favourite part is when they performed “Minsan”. As a dormer, I can relate on how you build friendship and camaraderie in the dormitory like how the Eraserheads met and built their friendship that started in the Kalayaan dorm during their stay in UP. While, the new version of "Alapaap" will give you chills in its acoustic touch.

Also, I like the idea of giving the centerstage to the other member. Raymund sang 2 songs and Marcus with his pink guitar sang a reggae version of “Huwag Mo Nang Itanong”. After they finished their part, the attention of the crowd was transferred to Buddy and he gracefully sang a line with a smile in his face.

As expected, some part of the concert was dedicated to band’s good friend Francis Magalona who died yesterday from cancer. They sang “Super Proxy”and a snippet of Francis M’s “Kaleidoscope World” for him.

They ended their concert with the hit song “Ang Huling El Bimbo” together with the great fireworks show. It was a big bang to wrap up the last Eraserheads concert ever. I’m just wondering about the significance or value of the old piano that Ely tried to set aflame. Nevertheless, it was a great night for the fans. Surely, this is one of the most memorable concert I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Eraserheads just had a grand farewell but definitely their music will live forever.

Excited for Summer

2009-02-28T00:59:00.002+08:00

It’s been a great week. We spend the whole weekend in Laguna for our first year anniversary. It’s our second time in that resort and it seems that this will be our favourite hangout outside of Manila. After our Laguna trip, I went straight to Angeles City to accomplish some family errands and have my regular monthly relaxation in the Spa.
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Just arrived from Ortigas to pay my brother’s Architect and to at the same time to watch the Sarah-John Lloyd flick. It was a feel-good movie and I really love how the whole cast managed to help each other in having a great and funny film. We went to Shangri-La and the whole cinema is jam –packed. Also, it is very amusing on how the A crowd reacts to a pinoy love flick. You can see how they can relate to the characters and you can here “parang tayo beh noh” comments once in a while.
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Walang sukatan ng pagmamahal, kasi kung laging magsusukatan, lagi ding may sobra o may kulang. just give your best when you love. So hindi totoo na sa isang relationship, mas may nagmamahal ng sobra, may hindi lang makuntento sa kung anong pwedeng ibigay ng isa.
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I am sick for the past two days maybe because of the changed in weather. I’ve been self-medicating for the past days and I hope the meds will take effect before my weekend out of town camping/hiking tomorrow in Famy, Laguna. This will be our second time to join this camping with the Don Bosco boys and I hope it will be a great camp again.
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Few more weeks and it is the start of my summer vacation at work and at school. But before taking a break, a lot of research paper deadlines must be met and paperworks for school’s clearances..Excited for the summer 
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I’m addicted to Korean food again. I ate Korean noodles for dinner last night and Bulgogi plus Kimchi for lunch this late afternoon in Trinoma.

Love Month

2009-02-18T10:09:00.005+08:00

The first time I fell in love was long ago.
I didn't know how to give my love at all.
The next time I settled for what felt so close.
But without romance, you're never gonna fall.

After everything I've learned;
Now it's finally my turn.
This is the last time I'll fall... in love.

The first time we walked under that starry sky,
there was a moment when everything was clear.
I didn't need to ask or even wonder why, because each question is answered when your near.
and I'm wise enough to know when a miracle unfolds, this is the last time i'll fall in love.

Now don't hold back, just let me know.
Could i be moving much too fast or way too slow.
'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day.
To find that once in a lifetime, this is it, I'll never be the same.

You'll never know what it's taken me to say these words.
And now that I've said them, they could never be enough.
As far as I can see, there's only you and only me.

This is the last time I'll fall in love.
Last time i'll fall in love.
The last time i'll fall... in love.

I am not a flower person. I am not the kind of guy that will buy flowers in Dangwa as a gift to a special someone. Yup, I know that there is a kind of unexplained feeling that you will feel after u received those generic gifts during Valentines. But, I want to do it this time in a more unique and personal way. Instead of buying a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolate, I preferred to do it personally by using my talent. Its not because I want to save money (pero pwede na rin un). Its the effort that I want to show you how special you are. Thats why after our Malate night last friday, I created a simple video compilation of our pictures together. The memories of those pictures, us together, were priceless and incomparable and thank God to my instinct that the song which I used, as a background music, is one of your favorite love song. I promised that I did not had a researched beforehand.:-). It is our first Valentines together and I hope we will celebrate a lot of Valentine's day in the coming years. 'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day/To find that once in a lifetime, this is it, I'll never be the same.I love you and Happy Valentine's Day.

p.s. time will come...you'll receive those flowers baby.

UP Fair 2009 Schedule

2009-02-09T09:02:00.003+08:00

U.P. Diliman University Student Council presents The U.P. Fair, the week-long event held at the Sunken Garden… featuring concerts, shows, fair booths, bazaars and other gimmicks.

February 9 - EUFAIRIA by Delta Pi Omicron Sorority and Indios Bravos Multimedia presents Rico Blanco with performances by Slapshock, Queso, Intolerant, Razorback, Typecast, Markus Highway, Hilera, Reklamo, Franco, Stonefree, Chubibo, Brigada, Badburn, Dissent, Sin, Manila Bus, Peligro, Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man, Meat Balls, Falling at Zero Degrees.

February 10 - ROCKULTURA by the UP Engineers and Men for College and Country Fraternity (EMC2) presents Pupil, Urbandub, Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Chicosci, Queso, Itchyworms, Greyhoundz, Imago, Cambio, Mayonnaise, Join the Club, Zelle, Callalily, Soapdish, Pedicab, Datu’s Tribe, Markus Highway, The Wudz, Silent Sanctuary, Menaya, Archipelago, Intolerant, Nicty Nasty, Paraluman, Peryodiko, Kelevra, South Superhighway.

February 11 - AMPLIFIED by Alpha Sigma Fraternity presents Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Slapshock, Queso, Urbandub, Chocosci, Typecast, Moonstar88, The Youth, Blue Boy Bites Back, Machine Gun Poetry, Feedback, The Ambassadors, The Out Of Body Special, Franco, Nyctinasty, Salamin, Hansom, Diary of My Last Days, United By Fate, The Haneps, Crudeoz, I-Ray, Eternal Now, Luzia, Look Out Kid, Liquid Courage, Makarel, Jejaview, Made For Midnight Movies.

February 12 - RAMBOL by UP Brotherhood of the Filipinos 1955 (or aka Pinoy ‘55) invites you to experience Rock Against Violence featuring Sponge Cola, Grin Department, Join the Club, Urbandub, Greyhoundz, Typecast, Pupil, Brownman Revival, 6cyclemind, Imago, Hilera, Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago Project, Paraluman, Giniling Festival, Mayonaise, Cambio, The Ambassadors.

February 13 - LOVERAGE by UP Pan Xenia Fraternity and UP Adelfe Enu Crea Sorority in cooperation with UP Circuit and UP Cursor presents Bamboo with performances by Sugarfree, Urbandub, Kjwan, Itchyworms, Greyhoundz, Raorkback, Typecast, Moonstar88, Silent Sanctuary, Kitchie Nadal, Stonefree, Mayonnaise, Cambio, Hilera, Soapdish, Giniling Festival, DeLara, Valley of Chrome, Fuse, Zelle, Salamin, Fuerzza, Chubibo, Top Junk, Intolerant, Menaya, Playphonics, Sopiz, Kelevra. Fireworks at midnight.

February 14 - MEANT FAIR EACH OTHER by the University Student Council presents Taken by Cars, Callalily, Sandwich, Paraluman, Duster, Reklamo, Soapdish, and so much more. The day for lovers as well as jammers, bring your better half and friends for the last awesome day of the UP Fair.

Location

Sunken Garden

University of the Philippines, Diliman

Metro Manila

Philippines

Cost:

Tickets are available (75~90 pesos) at the venue and with the sponsoring organizations, or call the USC at 981-8500 local 4521.

UP Fair 2009

2009-02-06T11:49:00.003+08:00

Its been a year :-)

Dapithapon

2009-01-30T13:44:00.001+08:00

A poem written for a writing workshop during my college days. This poem was critiqued by Rebecca Anonuevo of PEN and other writers from UST Center for Creative Writing. Just want to share it.

Dapithapon

Pinili kong mapag-isa sa
Isang dapithapon na puno ng pighati
Isang dapithapon na di maintindihan
Kung bakit ang pighating iyon
Ay bumabalot sa katahimikan ng
Papalubog na haring araw.

Pinili kong ako'y tapak-tapakan
Mga taong sinabi kong sila ang magtatanggol
Kung ako'y naaapi.
Mga taong akala ko'y sila ang mag-aahon
Kung ako'y nalugmok
Sa pighati ng malayong karimlan.
Pinipilit kong maayos ang mga lugmok
Ng aking nadaraanan.
Ngunit ikaw mismo ang sumira sa mga
Naisaayos nating pangarap.

Pinili kong maiwanan sa ating mga lakbayin
Ikaw ba'y lmingon ng nalaman mong ikaw
Ay nag-iisa sa ating paglalakbay?
Ikaw ba'y naghanap ng ako ay nawala
Sa ating daraanan.
Pinipilit ko'y ika'y maintindihan at
Mabura sa aking isipan.
Ngunt di mawala ang mga ala-ala na
Bumuo at sumira ng aking buhay.

Ngayon, ako na lamang ang lalakbay
Sa malayong karimlan
Ako na lamang ang mag-aayos
Sa mga nasirang mga pangarap
Ako na lamang ang aahon
Sa pagkaluugmok sa pighati
Ng malawak na karimlan
Ako na lamang ang magbubukas
Sa durungawan aking puso at
Ako na lamang ang magtatanggol
Sa tuwing ako'y naapi.

Ngunit ng isang dapithapon na yaon ay
Nagbago ang lahat ng aking naitakda;
"Pinili ko bang tumakas at wakasan ang aking buhay?"

My Playlist

2009-01-28T15:18:00.026+08:00

<<<Click the title to listen

1. Eleanor : Shannon Worrell from the album "Aware Greatest Hits"

She turns to her father

His head in a book she said

"Why even bother?" he don't look up

He thinks he knows me well

He thinks he knows this heart

He's memorized my heart

He's memorized my mind

He's just memorized two lines

2. Time After Time : Cover version of Eva Cassidy

Lyin' in my bed I hear the clock tick

And think of you

Caught up in circles confusion

Is nothing new

Flashback warm nights

Almost left behind

Suitcase of memories

Time after Time

3. Good Morning Baby: American Pie OST by Dan Wilson and Bic Runga

Between an overload of information

And a striving for a pure dedication

I Find myself looking for the exit sign

See your pretty face in the sunshine

In the morning after staying up all night

I Want to wake you just to hear you

Tell me it's alright

And all I want to be is too much

Sometimes for me

Good morning baby

I hope I'm gonna make it through another day

4. Someone New by Eskobar feat. Heather Nova

You're gonna find someone new

I really hope you do

'Cause I love you

And the sun will come on thru,

It's gonna shine for you

'Cause I adore you

5. Grey by Ani DiFranco

What kind of paradise

Am i looking for?

I've got everything i want

And still i want more

Maybe some tiny shiny key

Will wash up on the shore

Wayda

2009-01-19T15:38:00.008+08:00

“You go to school not only to help yourself but to help your fellow Aeta”

Wayda Cosme,now 33, stands out among the Aeta of Mount Pinatubo. She is the first lawyer in the tribe. Also, she is the first Aeta working as a legal analyst for the Clark Development Corp., which runs the Clark Special Economic Zone, as CDC records showed. Wayda’s parent Roberto and Milagros are from the Villar Village(formerly Ugek), which is 10 km from the volcano’s crater. After the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, the Cosme family were displaced and evacuated and later settled in Botolan, Zambales.

Wayda’s parents are advocates of Education. They did all their best to look for a scholarship for Wayda. Her studies in Sto. Nino High school in Botolan was supported by the Jaime Ongpin Foundation. She finished her English course in Guagua National College in Pampanga while working as house helper. In 2001, she finished Law School from Harvardian College through the help of the Holy Trinity Church in Makati City and Jennifer Wallum, a member of the British Empire and founder of the Entrepreneur Volunteer Assistance Charity Foundation.

The story of Wayda is such an inspiring one not just for the Aeta community but also to the different minority groups here in the Philippines. Through education you can make a difference. Social change is defined as an act of advocacy for the cause of changing society in a normative way. With the story of Wayda, people of her community were inspired to follow her path to change their lives and not be a slave of poverty again. But also some difficulties are ahead of them since the the government are not fully supportive to them.

One difficulty during her schooling is the discrimination, because of her skin color and looks, from her classmates. Aeta’s are labelled house helpers, beggars and lazy people from the mountains. Sometimes, people think that they have no capacity or capability for an higher learning and that is the reason why Wayda’s classmates shows some prejudices to her. Wayda did not only discriminated by the people from from the city but also by his fellow Aetas who do not have faith with her dream to finish school. She was ridiculed and poked fun at. Her fellow Aetas do not believe with education as a tool for success. They think that they are Aetas and Aetas have no place in the school.

Another difficulty is the lack of money to continually support her education. Even though she is under scholarship, her allowance is sometimes late that’s why her parents need to look for money just to sustain her education.

Also, support from the family is very important. Wayda’s father is her number one supporter. Roberto Cosme finished elementary education where he learned to write, read and count. His enthusiasm for education got support from American couple Fred and Virginia Pennoyer, who devoted 20 years of Protestant missionary work in Villar. He is a government employee in Zambales and he did all his best just to support her daughter’s education. Unlike her father, Wayda’s mother, Milagros, does not fully supports her husband about Wayda going to school. She is afraid on what Wayda will experience on the hands of the people in the city. One advice that his father always say to Wayda is that “You go to school not only to help yourself but to help your fellow Aeta” This is what Wayda always remember when she is in a downfall stage of his school life.

Lastly, the lack of support from the government for education is one major obstacle. Specialized programs must be planned that will cater the needs of the minorities. Reading, writing and instructional materials that suits the minorities must be given to them.

While reading the online news this morning, news about Presidential aspirants are now on the headlines: New President for the Americans; Supreme Court Justice as future President; Chavit and Erap are now in good terms; Korina and Presidential wannabe Mar Roxas lovelife; and stories of Villar, Legarda, Lacson and De Castro. I hope that our next leader will prioritize EDUCATION as a tool to alleviate poverty. I greatly believed that Filipinos are born with exceptional intelligence and talent.

Lullaby

2009-01-12T02:05:00.011+08:00

2:14 am

After Sherwin told me that his best friend was diagnosed with renal failure, di mawala wala sa isip ko for the past two days ang nangyari sa mom ko. Minsan naiiyak lang ako pag naalala ko sya.It’s been 3 years since she left us pero until now naaalala ko pa rin on how she suffered from the disease. Her renal failure was a complication from her diabetes . Nasa genes na yata namin. My lola also died because of that and another aunt was recently diagnosed.

Di ako makatulog tonight kahit ilang baso ng gatas pa ang aking inumin. I even lighted a scented candle just to have a relaxing ambiance before I sleep pero di mawala wala sa isip ko ang mga pagkakataon na kasama pa naming ang mom ko. Lam ko corny pero for the past hours eh tuloy tuloy ang pagluha ng aking mga mata with no reason at all. I just missed her siguro. I badly missed her. Ang dami ko naiisip habang nakahiga. Naisip ko nga siguro kung ako lang ang nagbantay nung gabing inatake sya while having here dialysis session eh walang nangyaring masama sa kanya. Yes until now sa tingin ko may kasalanan pa rin ako why she passed away early. Kahit paulit ulit nilang sabihin na di ko kailangan sisihin ang sarili ko.

Since she started her dialysis treatment, ako na lagi ang nagbabantay sa aking mama. Ako nagigising pag nagpapakamot sya ng likod. Dapat lagi ako nasa tabi nya pag gusto nya uminom ng tubig or kailangan na syang turukan ng gamot or para ma check ang kanyang blood pressure. I resigned on my job and took a leave of absence sa UP Grad School dahil ako na lamang ang maasahang magbantay sa kanya.

I can proudly say that my mom trusted me so much compared to my siblings.

Yup, alam ko na di ako ang paborito sa bahay. Di ako achiever since bata. Sapat na sa akin ang mamuhay ng masaya ng di iniintindi ng ibang tao. I hate it pag pinoproblema ako ng ibang tao.Yaw ko naaapektuhan sila dahil sa kagagawan ko. Lam un ng mom ko. One time nagpaalam akong gagabihin ako at hinintay pa rin ako sa kanto ng aking mama. I still remember that incident at until now eh pinagsisisihan ko kung paano ko sya pinagalitan dahil sa pagaalala sa akin. Simula noon eh di na nya ako hinintay pag umuuwi ako sa gabi. She trusted me the whole time. Pero ngayon eh sobra miss ko ang magkaroon ng someone na tatanungin ako kung asan ako or kung ano dahilan kung bakit ako umuwi ng umaga. Sabi nga nila ay kung maibabalik lang sana. Unfortunately, hindi na.

Kahit hindi ako paborito sa bahay alam kung sa akin lang pinagkakatiwala ng mom ko ang kanyang “buhay”. Hindi sya iinom ng gamot kung di ako ang nagbigay. Di siya magpapaturok ng insulin kung hindi sa akin. Gusto nya ako kasama nya pag nagpapa dialysis sya. Sa akin lang sya nagpapamasahe ng paa kapag sumasakit na ang mga ito. Hindi nya gigisingin ang iba kung mga kapatid sa gabi kung gusto nya umihi at uminom. May isang pagkakataon nga na sobrang hapdi ang ginagawang treatment sa kanya eh ako ang tinatawag at wag ko daw bibitawan ang kamay nya.

Naisip ko nun na ginagawa ko ang lahat ng yun dahil wala akong choice. My older brother works hard to answer our financial problems. Kung ako ang magtatrabaho for sure di ko kakayanin na suportahan sila. My younger brother is still young then at di sya nakatira sa bahay. Pero ngayon naisip ko na di dahil wala akong choice kung bakit ko nagawa un kung hindi priviledge pala un dahil sa aming tatlo eh ako lang ang nakaexperience makasama at mapagsilbihan ang aking mama nung sya ay nabubuhay pa.

Nasanay na ang aking mama sa halos tatlong beses ilang lingo nya pamamalagi sa hospital para linisin ang kanyang dugo. Minsan isang araw sinabihan ako na lumabas nman ako ng bahay at gumimik kasama ng aking mga barkada. Nung nalaman nya na mayroon Korean Camp sa Diliman na dati kong sinamahan ay kinumbinsi nya ako na sumama para maka relax naman kahit ila ng lingo lang. Noong una nagdadalawang isip ako na sumama dahil lam kung wala magbabantay sa kanya. Pero napa-OO din ako nung nakikita kong lumalakas na sya and she decided that she’ll take her dialysis treatment here in Manila. Yun sumama ako sa mga Koreano at ilang lingo din ako di umuwi sa bahay dahil required kami na matulog 24/7 sa hotel kasama ng mga batang koreano. For that 3 week eh di ako nakauwi sa bahay upang bisitahin ang aking mama na nasa bahat ng aking tita sa Sta Mesa. Naging masaya ako sa tatlong lingo na yaon at dumating ang huling gabi ko sa camp. Naginuman at nagparty kami bago umalis ang mga koreano kayat di ko napansin ang pagtunog ng aking celphone magdamag. Pagkagisng ko eh nakita ko ang aking celphone. Ilang mga miskol sa aking mga pinsan at isang text mula sa aking kuya. Di ko lam ang aking gagawin nung nabasa ko ang balita. Inatake sa puso ang aking mama habang sya ay nagdadialysis ng madaling araw na yon. Dahil sa pagod nakatulog ang aking kuya at nung matapos na ang session eh di na nagising ang aking mama. AT yun di ko na naabutan ang aking mama. DI man lang kami nakapagusap.The last time we saw each other eh nung hinatid ako sa Pisay(nagaaply palang ako nun) at mukhang masayang masaya sya nun dahil gusto nya akong magtrabaho doon. Namalagi sya sa ICU ng ilang araw at nagdesisyon ang pamilya sa rekomendasyon ng mga doctor na mahirap na syang isalba. DI ko maisip na mararanasan ko ang mga pangyayaring iyon. Imagine, ano ang mararamdaman mo na alam mung mamamatay na ang mom mo bukas dahil nagdesisyon na silang itigil ang pagturok ng gamot? Wala din sa aking mga kaptid ang may lakas ng loob na magtanggal or I turn off ang Life Support System kaya nagsabi ako na ako na lamang ang gagawa noon. Dahil lam kung hanggang sa huli na sa akin lang may tiwala ang aking mama sa kanyang “buhay”.

Ito lang ang unang pagkakataon ako na naglakas ng loob ikwento ang tungkol sa mama ko. Nagtataka nga ang aking mga kapatid at aking tatay dahil di ako sumasama sa sementeryo. Kanina lang eh pumunta silang tatlo sa sementeryo at di ako sumama. Di ko lam kung bakit pero isa lang ang alam ko ngayon.Its about time to move on. Sana’y makayanan ko nang pagusapan ang tungkol sa aking mama. Sana makayanan ko ng tumingin sa Lung Center pag dumadaan ako. Sana bumalik ng tuluyan ang tiwala ko sa mga doctor. Sana’y mabuhay ako ng tahimik at masaya dahil yun ang gusto ng aking mama para sa akin.

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Kanina naisip ko na sana multuhin ako ng mom ko(kahit d ako naniniwala sa multo)naimagine ko na para makatulog ako eh sana'y kantahan nya ako ng isang lullaby.

Last Day of The Year

2008-12-31T10:57:00.000+08:00

Just got home from a short vacation in Baguio with my brothers and dad. I didn’t enjoy that much because of the different hassles we encountered: Traffic, fully booked hotels and inns, long lines in bus stations, and unreliable bus schedules and the bus itself. I can’t imagine how this small city can accommodate approximately four hundred thousand people for holidays according to news reports.

Today is the last day of 2008 and really thankful for the good and not-so-good things slash happenings this year. From a heartbreak early this year, I had met my guardian angel on the early part of the year. Really wish that we can stay together for the longest time despite of misunderstandings and small problems. It’s been 10 months and I’m looking forward to spend my life again for the next year and the other year and the next year and so on.

Also, some of the place I visited this year includes Camiguin, Cagayan De Oro, Iligan, Bukidnon, Pundaquit, Baguio, Sagada, an Aeta Village in Zambales, Puerto Galera and other surrounding provinces of Metro Manila. Camiguin is one of my ultimate target this year after visiting Batanes last year. I’m looking forward for Zamboanga, Bohol or Davao next year.

Instead of a new laptop, I got a small desktop system and a Chanel perfume from Kuya as holiday gifts. But I still want the netbook Lenovo PC. Still asking him to bring the netbook the next time he will come home this March.

I read the Inquirer this week and on the front page are some of my students in competition in South Korea. I’m really proud of these kids and I can proudly say that “I teach Philippines’s best”

To all, Happy New Year!

I 'Heart' the Holidays

2008-12-13T10:42:00.006+08:00

In an Internet article I read this morning, the full moon tonight will be the biggest one of the year as Earth's natural satellite reaches its closest point to our planet. There are different superstitious beliefs and scientific myth and facts that we associate to it. One example that $#@n and I believe is that there is a big possibility that couples will have misunderstandings during a full moon that's why we make sure that both of us go out together or communicate through phone. :-)

Im now in Angeles. I promised myself that I will avoid sweets and fatty foods. But unfortunately, my breakfast this morning are doughnuts, rice and bacon :-( . Can I just postpone the diet thing on January since its holiday season :-)

The Sagada plan on Christmas is not yet final since my dad is asking us to reschedule it or we look for a different place for holidays. But my kuya(as always) is insisting taht we should push through the plan.Now I feel that nasa gitna ako ng naguumpukang bato.ehehe.

Today is UP's Para Sa Bayan one day public service event in Diliman. The event will start with a photoshoot of wannabe Obles in Amphitheater featuring 100 selected students, faulty and staff who will pose naked for media and artists and photographers. Also, there will be free dental, medical, legal services for the people and a Kasalang Bayan for the couples who want to get married with other couples at the same time.

The UP International Center will be joining the Centennial Lantern Parade on Wednesday. We at the dorm are really excited for the event since this is ourt first time to join the event. Our lantern was designed by an undergrad student and we are really proud to show to the UP community the fruit of our hardwork and cooperation.

Sunday @ UP

2008-12-07T22:28:00.010+08:00

All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom -Einstein

Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them -- and then, the opportunity to choose. -C. Wright Mills

The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant, the population is growing

*pictures taken on December 7, 2008 at UP Diliman Campus using Nikon D80 camera

From Music Match to Galera

2008-12-02T09:43:00.006+08:00

The three-day unplanned trip to Puerto Galera this weekend was great. Last Friday, we went to Ortigas area to pay our Elle, our Architect for his professional fee. After we met him, we proceeded to Megamall to watch “Twilight” and decided to meet Marc and his friends for a videoke session. Since $%^^ does not have a class the next day, we agreed to stay late that weekend. After the movie, we went straight to Starbucks at the side of Shangrila Mall where we saw Mel and Chuy (Marc’s friends ) waiting for us. We opted to go to Music Match in Tomas Morato area since Mel , &e5n and I are all from QC and it is kinda cheap there compared to Makati area. The four of them are really good in singing. One thing I enjoyed is the beer (in a beer tower) we drank the whole night. It was 3:00 am when we left the place. Mel got the first taxi. Marc and Chuy took the second one while the two of us left thinking where we will go next. That is when we decided to go to Galera since it will be a long weekend.

First time ko pumunta Galera since it is not one of the places in my priority list. Ehehe. Kasi naman naisip ko na in the future madali lang sya puntahan unlike the places I previously visited.(CDO, Camiguin, Iligan, Bukidnon, Batanes, Boracay, Iloilo etc.) Really want to go to different places around the country pero mas pina priority ko is the place na di gaano napupuntahan ng mga tao. :-) Next on my wish list to visits are Siargao, Dumaguete, Zamboanga or Tawi-Tawi. Unlike the beaches in Bolinao and Zambales, and Puerto Galera ay mas maingay at buhay ang night life. Also, tulad sa Boracay, you need to pay different fees (environmental, terminal ) bago makarating sa Island mismo na sa tingin ko eh source of corruption minsan. The food and accommodation is cheap in Galera except dun sa Batangas Port Terminal dahil sobra nakakatakot sa dami ng tao, makukulit at manloloko.

Info for travellers

Bus Terminal going to Batangas Pier= 179 pesos
Boat in Batangas Pier to Puerto Galera= 450 for two way while 250 for one way.
You also need to pay 50 pesos for Environmental Fee and 10 pesos for Terminal Fee.
Accomodation in Puerto Galera= Range is 600(for fan room) to 2500 (most expensive aircon room for two)
Banana boat is 100 pesos each (at least 8 people)
Snorkeling is 700-1500 each depends on the number of people in the group.
Food is 100 per meal with rice. Toiletries and groceries are expensive so it is better to buy your before going to Batangas. 25 pesos for a small pack of soap and 10 pesos per sachet of shampoo. Coke in can is 50 pesos while 1.5 liter is 80 pesos.
Souvenirs cost 80-90 for Sando while Tshirts are 150 pesos up.
No ATMs in the White Beach area but you can go to the Puerto Galera proper wherein you can rent a tricycle for 150pesos(one way) or 250pesos( two way)
Massage cost 200-250.
Haggle as mush as possible. Vendors first asking price is kinda expensive.

Batang Pinoy: Camiguin

2008-11-26T16:27:00.001+08:00

Photo taken on November 13, 2008, White Island, Camiguin, Philippines

9th Month

2008-11-24T00:08:00.011+08:00

Tough 10 (6-10)

2008-11-10T10:16:00.006+08:00

And I am back. I’m too busy these past days. It’s the start of the second semester and I did some preparations before the CDO/Camiguin/Iligan/Bukidnon trip this Wednesday. Those are the reasons why di ko pa napost ung 6-10 na sa palagay ko eh wala naman talagang naghihintay. Ehehe. So here are my last few wishes these holidays.

6. Finish my M.A program as soon as possible. After graduation, I went to Manila to continue studying since unlike other graduates I have no plan to work. I’ve been working since my first year in College and I think I have the right na magpahinga muna. Kaya lang dahil medyo natatagalan na ako sa program at malapit na maexpire residency period ko. I need to work double time to start my thesis proposal dahil kung hindi eh kukulitin na naman ako ni kuya na instead of finishing the program eh mag NMAT n lang ako and enrol in a Med school. As if. M.A. nga di ko na matapos tapos eh babalik p ako sa isang 5-year medical course. Wala n akng balak magpuyat at ma stress sa mga exams and assignments and I think that I’m too old for Med School. 25 years old n ako and if I’ll start next year sa med school eh 30+ na ako makakapag work ulit. Paano na night outs. Plan ko pa naman na til 28 years old lang ako makakapag nytout (Actually 30 dapat kaya lang madaya si Doc kasi sya daw eh 30 at ako naman eh 28).

7. Everyday may BlueBerry cheesecake at RedRibbon custard cake. Un lang..ehehhe..Sabi ko pa naman dun sa naunang list eh “healthy living” pero di ko talaga mapigilan ang mag crave everyday ng cheesecake at custard cake(sa RedRibbon lang) hehe. Planning to try the cakes of http://www.ivanroma.mulltiply.com/ na made to order cakes na nabasa ko sa peyups. Maliban sa cakes eh naka order na rin ako ng isang PEYUPS legend shirt sa kanila. :-). Saya.

8. Mapanindigan ko ang bagong slogan naming ni $3@n ….. “BAWAL ANG TAMAD” this semester. Actually I really want to be productive this time. Tumatanda na rin ako and mahirap pa rin ako. Ehehe.

9. Lesser absences and lates at work. Last week eh nakuha ko na nman ang summary of lates and absences ko. I am happy na from 8 last last month 6 times na lang ako late this month. Improving kumbaga. Takot na ako sa mga banta ni &3@n dahil pag na late daw ako eh pinapagalitan nya ako :-). Narealized ko din na I’m working 5 hours only at kakahiya minsan dahil nale-late pa ako ng isa o dalawang oras.

10. Matalo si Villar, Bayani at Loren sa eleksyon. Di ko maintindihan ang kakapalan ng mukha ng mga presidential aspirants na to at sobrang aga ng kanilang pangagampanya. Went home last week sa Angeles at naglipana ang mga tarpaulines na nakiki “Happy Fiesta” kasama ng kanilang pagmumukha sa mga Angelenos. Gusto ko pa naman sana si Bayani after naayos nya ng kaunti ang EDSA sidewalks kahit obvious na he will not win a national election. Pero habang tumatagal napapagaya na sya sa mga traditional politicians na naglipana sa Pilipinas.

Tough 10 (1-5 muna)

2008-11-01T01:25:00.006+08:00

Today is November 1 at 55 days na lang before Christmas. Bago ang lahat, don’t expect me to greet you a merry Xmas. Also, please don't ask me for reasons 'cause I will not tell you. Ehehe. Basta lang, trip ko lang. Anyway, hindi tungkol sa hallooween itong post ko since alam yan ng mga nakakakilala s akin na I don’t believe in MuMu. Instead uunahan ko na yun ibang bloggers to post my early holiday wishes and the things I want this Xmas (oops sori yaw ko pala tawaging’ xmas gifts’ kaso wala n ako maisip).

Here are my 10 simple wishes these holidays…

1. World Peace. Un na un. No further explanations.

2. Good Health. Since madalas ako sa doctor ngayon, dahil sa pamimilit sa akin ng aking pamilya. Kailangan ko na mag ingat sa sakit since ayaw ko ulit mapagalitan ng isang matandang doctor dyan sa UP Health Service. Imaginin nyo naman kung may sakit ka na at dagdagan pa ng sermon ng doctor mo. Mukhang mas gugustuhin ko na magkaroon ng healthy living kesa sa sermon. Kung ganun doctor mo, gugustuhin mo pa bang magka sakit? Pero in fairness, effective pala siya. Kaya ingat na ako at konting junk foods na lang bininili ko para di n ako bumalik sa matandang doctor na yun.Nabawasan ng 20% cguro junk foods consumption ko. Mga 20 muna kasi di ko pa kaya ng kalahati. I can’t live without Pringles, Nissins Yakisoba at Cadbury (Toblerone na pala ngayon kasi may melamine na Cadbury).

3. New set of playlists sa portable music player ko. Since tamad akong tao, at aminado ako dun, (kasi masipag ako dati kaya gusto ko muna maging tamad…nag explain pa talaga..ehehe. sorry ) Gusto ko naman maayos ang playlists ko since halo halo ang mga songs na nandoon sa mga folders kaya pahirapan pag nagpaptugtog ako ng music. Ever since nabili ko ang uber cool gadget na yun di ko pa rin naayos mga songs ko dun. What am I doing is add ako ng add ng files and now sobrang di ko na maintindihan sa sobrang gulo ng mga songs ko dun. Naguluhan ba kayo? Basta point ko lang dun. Magulo sya promise.Ehehehe.

4. New Gadgets. Since meron na akong old iPhone for more than a year now, prang gusto ko na magkaroon ng iPhone 3G from Globe. But I don’t want to shell out 40K just for a cellphone.Taghirap ngayon kaya kailngan magtipid. Pero sana ..as in sana.. di pa rin ako nawawalan ng pag asa na magkaroon ng iPhone 3G soon. Second is a new laptop. I am very satisfied with my Dell laptop. Portability and performance wise. Pero mas gusto ko sana e ung mga uber cool Mini Notebooks na usong uso ngayon. Ung tipong lagay mo lang sa maliit na bag tapos ayun..kakasya na sya. Wish ko bigay na ni kuya ung Lenovo S10 sa kin at di na ibenta. Kasi naman isa ring malakaing kalokohan si kuya. He got that Lenovo S10 few weeks ako tapos kahapon sabi nya gusto na nya mag ka MacBookPro. Pero syempre bilang mabait na kapatid di ko sya sinermunan baka bawiin nya ung Acer desktop na regalo nya sa akin this November.

5. Travel. Dahil di ako natanggap dun sa Palawan trip at di n ako makakabalik ulit sa Batanes, Cagayan De Oro is the only choice left. Di man ako natuloy dun sa gusto ko talaga susulitin ko ng todong todo ang out of town trip ko next next week. Planning to go to Camiguin pag nasa CDO na ako. Gusto ko din pumasyal sa ibang kalapit na pasyalan dun since matagal tagal din ako di nakapag travel di tulad last year. I just wish na kasama ko ulit si #$%%&@^ sa next trip ko after CDO. Dami na kasi ako kasalanan.:-) My kuya is also planning na bumalik kami sa Boracay after a year kasi nabtin daw tatay ko at di sya nakapag swimming dun sa Station 1(ganda ng reason no?parang gusto nya yata eh lahat ng part ng beach eh makapag swimming sya) Hirit ko naman, perahin n lang nya at ako nalang bahala sa travel ko. Kaso dahil masungit sya, ayaw nya.( Buti di ako nagmana)

Continued…

10th Cinemanila

2008-10-29T02:24:00.006+08:00

Watched a movie in Cinemanila Film Festival last night while cruising around Gateway Mall in Cubao. The festival is still on going till today, October 29 ,in Cinema 1,4 ,3 and 5. Enjoy and watch this international quality movies and most of them are hard to find movies. Its a good thing that there are festivals like this, once in a while, to learn and experience the culture and stories of other countries. It helps us expand our horizons and open our minds with the realities in this world. Cinemanila, on its 1oth year, celebrates the success of different films around the world. It is a great venue for young Filipino filmmakers who want to share their talents through movies.

Note: If you want to get a discount, do not forget to you bring your school ID.

150 pesos regular fee and 100 pesos for students

Just want to share some of the best lines from the movie.

I was wondering, if you could ever love someone

without ever being afraid of that person.

I was also wondering if one could go through life

without loving anyone at all

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Even if we made mistakes along the way,

it's better than never having tried to love and be loved

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Life always gives us the opportunity

to start over after we learn from our mistakes

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As long as you love, there is still hope

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I can't be your boyfriend,

but that doesn't mean that I don't love you

UdD Night

2008-10-25T15:30:00.001+08:00

My Horoscope For Today

2008-10-23T15:22:00.009+08:00

Taurus

Right now your charms are absolutely intoxicating to every single person you encounter! Folks will be eager to hang out with you, so just to soak up some of the sunshine you are emitting every time you smile. Consequently, they are going to work hard to make you smile, over and over again! The jokes will be flying and your funny bone will have the life tickled out of it. This is going to be a fun and entertaining day, chock full of shenanigans and good-natured pranks

-my horoscope for today from friendster.com

Isang malaking kalokohan yata itong horosocope na to. Today is one of the most unproductive, boring and uninspiring day so far, for me, for this past weeks. I was used to the system for the past days and breaking the routine is kinda inconvenient for me.

This morning, I woke up early just to check my phone. No text. Even during lunch, I didn't follow my usual lunchmates in the cafeteria since I am waiting for a single message on my cellphone and even in Yahoo Messenger. One of my colleague even teased me that its so unusual that I haven't smiled, joked or laughed the whole morning.

Not knowing where you are and by not texting me the whole night are really great ways to make me suffer. Yes, I admit that part of it was my mistake. What I need now is just a simple effort from you to make the first move. I stil believe that it is you who really need to intiate this time. We know what happen and I know that you will understand why I am doing this. I am not doing this just to hurt you. You know that I love you. Why will I hurt the person I love? I know that this is just one among the many misunderstandings and small fights we always have and I don't want this feeling to last for a long time. I love you and I am sorry. I'll see you. Happy 8th month.

Bipolar

2008-10-19T12:10:00.008+08:00

After the successful debut album FRAGMENTED, UpDharmaDown is set to release there second album on Friday, October 24, 8:00 in the evening at Hexagon Lounge, 4th floor of the RCBC Plaza, in Makati City. There are two ways to get in. The first one is to pay P150 entrance with a free complimentary drink. If you want to to have to be cool and in you can get the limited artwork edition Bipolar CD by paying P500, also with a free drink. As a bonus, a 40-minute "On Either Side" documentary DVD is also included.

UdD eclectic sound gave them the edge to stand above the rest above among local Pinoy bands. In fact, they were the first Filipino Band to be featured in MTV's “Advanced Warning”, showcasing up-and-coming artists in the Asian region and worldwide. UpDharmaDown was pegged by BBC radio DJ Mark Coles last year as the Manila band most likely to cross over to the lucrative Anglophone market of North America. Lastly, one of their best achievemennt so far is the July 2007 issue of Time Magazine.

Two great nights.

1. Last friday we went to Ortigas for a movie. We watched Mark Wahlberg's Max Payne based on a popular video game. After the dinner, we had a short beer drinking session in Watering Hole along Shangrila. Yup, I do miss Malate. I miss dancing. I miss the noice. But being with you the whole night is far more better with Malate's charm. I really enjoyed the night. Promise.

2. While last night, we stayed in Starbucks Tomas Morato from 9:00 till the early morning. I had accomplished some errands while inside the coffee shop :-) Tomorrow, I will be back to work again. My 2-week break is done. Back to reality.

In Angeles

2008-10-15T00:17:00.004+08:00

I really miss being a home buddy. As in staying here in Angeles City. Since it’s our short semestral break at work and grad school, I went home last Friday to have a vacation for few days. My activities for the past days revolves around sleeping, eating, surfing the net, chatting. Last night, I went to the mall for dinner with my brother and dad. Ssince none of us want to cook and prepare something for dinner. Before dinner, I stayed in Starbucks to check some quizzes and accomplish some paper works.

My favourite activity so far is the cheap massage from a new spa here in AC, the Body and Sole franchise which is originally from Cebu and other Vizayan cities. The massage cost 250 pesos and an additional 100 pesos if you want to have a 30 mins sauna. All I can say that Body and Sole is a classy slash cheap legit spa wherein you can relax and loosen up from stress from work and school.
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Yesterday I stayed in Starbucks at SM Clark for few hours to do some paper works and just to drink and eat my fave coffee and blueberry cheesecake. What I noticed is that most of the customers are Koreans and young military man from the US for their rest and recreation break from their "Balikatan" training inside Clark Air Base.

Back in the old days, lot of foreigners like Australians and Europeans settled in Angeles. It’s not impossible to have 2 or more classmates which have foreign bloods either from their mother of father. One of my closest friend in college is half German. Even though she has a foreign blood and different upbringing we got along well.

Now, most of the foreigners in Angeles are Koreans and its good thing that the Westerners are back to help boost the good and progressive economy of Angeles. According to some research, Angeles has a lot of potential to improve its economy. In fact, we have now an Ayala community and Ayala Mall next year. Proud to be Angeleno!
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I will be back in QC this morning to do some errands like applying for a passport in DFA. Hope to do a lot of things this coming three days and I still have one final exam in grad school on Thursday.

Back2Back

2008-10-12T22:01:00.006+08:00

Rihanna and Chris Brown Back2Back Concert in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Ticket Prices:

EARLY BIRD PROMO

Ticket pricing until October 31

GOLD PhP 3090.00

SILVER PhP 1545.00

BRONZE PhP 309

Ticket pricing from

November 1 to November 16

PLATINUM PhP 10300.00

GOLD PhP 5150.00

SILVER PhP 3090.00

BRONZE Php 618.00

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After the great Alicia Keys and E-Head's reunion concert, I am considering to watch this back to back concert this coming November 18. The problem is...Im still not sure if I can make it since I might be out of town on that weekend. That week is the National Competitive Examination for Pisay and I am planning to be stationed either in Palawan or Cagayan De Oro. I hope I can come back on that Sunday..kahit na straight from the airport pa :-)

HotPot

2008-10-03T17:03:00.005+08:00

The administration is not yet decided on the suggestion of an early 10-day semestral break in the next two weeks which is previously scheduled on November. The investigation about the fire last Tuesday is not yet final since they need to conduct the load and stress test of the Science and Humanities building to assure the safety of the community first. For the last two days, the administration seems to be busy preparing for the coming of some Singaporeans and Koreans which were previously scheduled before the accident. That means some immediate actions about the problems of relocation of the faculty and staff that are affected by the fire is not the priority of the administration. I don't know if that is a bright idea coming from a newly installed Director.

Yesterday, our department have decided to initiate and propose some alternatives to help the affected faculty member (mostly Humanities teachers). But I hope the administrators will focus on the immediate actions and remedies so that they can lead us for the betterment of the whole community in time of crisis. But one good thing we achieve is the camaraderie between our group and other teachers from the “other” building. For the past days, this camaraderie was seen. We are very grateful for the gratitude they have given to us. We assure them that all the help we can possibly provide will be shared to them.
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After the meeting this afternoon, we proceeded to Tong Yang Hotpot in Quezon Avenue for a shabu shabu. Thanks to Maam Buenafe and happy birthday Maam Tess. Here are some pictures after almost two hours of eating.:-)

Batang Pisay

2008-10-02T14:02:00.005+08:00

Pisay Life

2008-10-01T10:01:00.007+08:00

MANILA, Philippines – A fire of still unknown origin hit a room inside the Philippine Science High School campus on Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City before dawn Tuesday.

Chief Insp. Oscar Villegas, Quezon City Fire District Station 1 commander, told the Inquirer that arson probers were still investigating the cause of the blaze that destroyed the faculty room on the second floor of the school’s Humanities Building.

Villegas said there was nobody in the building when the fire broke out at 1:14 a.m. It destroyed teachers’ lockers, desks and documents such as test papers and lesson plans.

Firemen have yet to determine the damage caused by the blaze, which, fortunately, did not spread to nearby rooms in the building.

Villegas said the fire reached the third alarm before it was placed under control at 2:25 a.m. and put out 16 minutes later.
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Philippine Daily Inquirer
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I was absent yesterday. I went home in Angeles to do some family stuff. It was early morning when I received a text message that the students do not have classes. But according to the text we need to go to the campus for an emergency meeting. I texted some of my friends in QC if its raining hard or if there is a typhoon as the reason for the cancellation of classes since I have no idea about the fire until I heard it on the radio.

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The big problem now are the papers, submissions, grades, and lesson plans that were burned in the faculty room. According to my colleague, students will not have their classes this week so that the authorities can have their investigation and will check the damages of the building.
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Supposedly, it was the first day of the 2nd periodical exams today. Some malicious people in forums and blogs are associating the fire with this. Personally, I dont think or will never think that our students will do such a stupid thing (to start a fire) just to miss or delay the examinations. They are the smartest and brightest kids in the country and for that they will never do that. Pisay students are not weird, nerds, or criminals. They are just ordinary high school students with great intellectual abilities. Some of them also cheats,cut class, etc like any other regular students.
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Yes I am back.. Sayang dami ko p nmn sana pwede i blog for the past weeks(E-heads and Alicia Keys concerts, movies,out of town, film festival, food trip, at marami pang iba :-).. ill try ro update ng mas madalas..

My Blog's Reading Level

2008-08-20T23:23:00.004+08:00

hmmm..kaya pla kaunti lang nagbabasa ng blog ko. :-(

ehhehe..or wla lang tlga sila mabasa.

I promise na I'll update this blog once a week come September.

:-)

Awesome Zambales

2008-08-19T21:14:00.008+08:00

A cute girl from Botolan, Zambales

A little girl from Loob Bunga with her Lola after the interview.

Students of Loob Bunga Elementary School in Botolan, Zambales

The Great Alicia Keys

2008-08-09T22:04:00.003+08:00

Alicia Keys' concert this week was great.Eventhough the venue was changed at the last minute due to bad weather, lots of fans and expectators went to the SMX Convention Center for the one night concert. We went there around 7:30 so that we can have dinner before the concert starts at 8pm. Unfortunately, the concer started late and only started at 9:30. Good thing the new venue was comfortable compare to the original plan. She started the concert with her hit "You Don't Know Me" included in her album "The Diary of Alicia Keys". Few of my favorites include teh spanish-sounding version "Karma", "No One", "Fallin", My Boo and crowd's favorite "If I Aint Got You". It was a great night. Thanks baby for the tickets.

At last

2008-07-10T13:45:00.003+08:00

At last my new project was finally finished...visit the new PSHS website...suggestions and comments are encouraged :-)

Batang Pinoy

2008-07-10T09:12:00.002+08:00

Pic of the day

2008-07-05T12:27:00.008+08:00

Location: Baywalk, Manila Philippines

Date:July 4, 2008

Nikon d80

My Second Home

2008-06-24T19:47:00.001+08:00

Reason why I love Spongecola

2008-06-14T13:11:00.000+08:00

Song lyrics | Gemini lyrics

Batang Pinoy: Sagada Kids

2008-06-13T09:25:00.005+08:00

At last

2008-06-11T11:32:00.004+08:00

At work now
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and i really hate my new schedule.

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Yesterday is the first day of classes and as a responsible student I arrive early to check my room and Prof. I went to the College Secretary's office and ate Cora told me that until now no teacher is assigned to our class and instructed me to check it directly to the department. Went up to the Ed Psychology department and asked my former prof if she have an idea who will be our teacher. Unfortunately, she suggested that I go to the College Secretary's Office to check there. Together with other classmates, we went back to the College Sec's office and again, the staff there told us that we must go directly to the department since they are the one who offered and who will teach the subject..WAHHH...as usual..UP system...Welcome back to UP.
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Its been a long time since my last post. Too bad I forgot to blog about our Sagada, Batangas and other trips during summer. Nasanay na yata ako maging bum. More than 2 months of vacation and now I'm back at work and grad school. An exciting school year is ahead of me..thesis..here I come.
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Starting this week I will be posting some photos from my Nikon D80, from my Samsung Digicam and my ever reliable iPhone. Planning to create a new photoblog and enroll in FPPI's Basic Photography workshop. Need some money before I enroll.:-)

Hope and Freedom

2008-06-11T00:19:00.008+08:00

UP @ 100

2008-05-20T18:05:00.003+08:00

UP Oblation Photo Exhibition

Calling all male UP students and alumni! If you think you’ve got what it takes to pose for pictures wearing only a fig leaf, then come apply for a spot in “Hail! UP Oblation!”

You could be chosen as one of the lucky 100 men from all walks of the University who will pose fora photo op on the break of dawn on June 18, replicating the figure of the Oblation monument.Professional photographers from various media organizations, both local and international, will becovering the event, and the best shots will be featured in the UP Centennial Coffee Table Book.

Don’t miss this chance to go down in UP history! No age or height limit! You just have to have enough guts to show off those abs for all the world to see. It’s very easy to apply. All we need is a picture of you wearing short shorts or trunks. Apply now!For inquiries, please email Karen at http://us.mc318.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=r3nka@yahoo.com

*got this email from eskwela.com

Happy Mother's Day :-(

2008-05-10T22:21:00.003+08:00

Its been 2 years since my mom passed away.

Mother's Day will never be the same.

I still badly missed her.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers in the world.

Love your mom.

Respect them.

Tell them that you love them.

I hope that I'll see her again.

Soon.

Ploning

2008-04-22T21:31:00.007+08:00

"Diba mas masarap isipin,

na kaya ikaw ang mas nasasaktan,

dahil ikaw ang mas nagmamahal"

I did catch the full trailer of this movie inside the bus this afternoon. The first thing I did when I arrived in our house is to search the trailer and the story in the Internet. Really impressed with the casts and plot of the movie and eventhough I am not a movie (or even a Judai) fan I will definitely watch the movie. The film was shot in the island of Cuyo in Palawan. The beauty of the place and its rich culture are just few reasons why we should watch and support the movie.

"kung nagmamahal ka
at hindi mo naman kasama araw araw
at hindi karin sigurado kung babalikan ka
anung tawag doon?? "

nagmamahal `

kasi ang nagmamahal..nagtitiwala

Wow Manila

2008-04-19T22:02:00.009+08:00

A tourist couple in Intramuros, Manila

Manila Central Post Office Building in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila

Inside Manila Hotel swimming pool area. Background is the M/S Philippines ship also known as the Manila Floating Hotel and Restaurant docked beside Manila Hotel along Rizal Park in Manila.

In front of the old building of the National Museum of the Filipino People

National Museum(The Spoliarium by Juan Luna in the background)

Inside Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila

Ma nila Pipe Organ built by the Dutch firm Pels & Sohn in 1958. It has 5,600 pipes and was considered for many years as the biggest pipe organ in Asia.

*pictures were taken using my Apple iPhone..4 days to go before my Nikon d80..Excited mode..ehhehe..expect good quality pictures soon..(yabang mode):)

Manila Walking Tour

2008-04-18T13:34:00.003+08:00

Tomorrow will be our Manila Walking Tour that we organized in the dormitory last week. Kinda excited about it since some of the places we will visit are the places I haven't visited yet. Really love to go back in that Binondo Area or sometimes called Chinatown. Also, after reading Joms' blog about the ferry ride I am actually wanted to try it for a long time now. I hope the tour will be successful so that we can have another one so that I can bring my DSLR which is coming next week...(excited mode)hehehe.
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Yup I definetely agree with a lot of reviews from the last American Idol episode. David Cook really gave the best performances of the season so far. I did watched the seven contestants in Youtube and he practically got the show on that night.
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My only wish now is that guardian angel will finish all the requirements in the Law School. Excited about our first out of town trip at the end of the month. It is either in Batad or Sagada. Were still deciding if we will try Batad since a lot of blog reviews says that it is a great place for relaxing. But I really wanted to push through with Sagada.
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For you see, each day I love you more
Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.

*pic taken last International Night 2008

:-)

2008-03-24T00:54:00.003+08:00

To you...

It’s been a month .It was a wonderful experience spending the last 30 days with you. I know since the start that there is something special about you. The short chats. The hi’s and hello’s. You even called me Dory since I keep forgetting some information about you. It was cute according to doc when I showed the transcript of our chat to him. I trusted you since the beginning. Actually you are the first person I’ve talked to after my Batanes trip. I even showed you my pictures eventhough your not asking for it. I know that I want to share my experiences with you. Now I’m thankful that I am sharing my life with you.

One Monday of February(It was feb 11 I think), I asked you to have dinner with me. I told you that I will meet you after my class and you told me that your just studying in the Law School library. I met you in IlangIlang’s waiting shed with all those law school’s books. You told me that we must have a quick dinner since you still need to go to the coffee shop to study your lesson after our dinner. Our first dinner is in Mister Kabab along Quezon Ave. It is one of my fave resto here in the Metro. We orders special Chelo kebab. A coke for me ( I still remember the coke incident) and bottled water for you. We talked as if we knew each others for years. I told you almost all the information about me. Usually, I am not comfortable sharing all these information on a first date. Again…I know since the start that I can trust you with my life. After that night, we went out almost every night. Walking around the campus. Campus Events. It was my best UP fair actually. Night outs. The most relaxing night in Malate. Bar friends even teased us that we look good together. Two nerdy looking individual from Diliman spending their night in the streets of Ermita.

We had our petty misunderstandings and doubts but we made sure that we are okay before the day ends. But on the whole, it’s a month of love, companionships, learning experiences, realizations and a lot more. Thankful that I finally met my match. I’m looking forward for the next months, years and decades that we are together. I love you my guardian angel. Happy monthsary.

...from me

P.S. Sensya na di ko na na print or nasulat man lang. Grabe nasulat ko to for less than 10 minutes..bilis nyo kasi dumating

Yes I am..

2008-03-18T22:16:00.006+08:00

Yes I'm with someone.

Starting today I'll talk about my "guardian angel" ..
the best thing that happened to my life..

I miss my guardian angel..
hope that finals will end soon..

Yes my guardian angel is very smart. A law student in fact..
And Im very proud of my guardian angel..

6 days to go before our first month..
Its been like years..

I just love my guardian angel

I promise..

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

Violin Concerto :)

2008-03-08T12:57:00.003+08:00

Just woke up. Today is March 8 and this is the first violin performance of my younger bro. Their group's performance is part of the 75th year Anniversary of our Alma Mater in Angeles. Hope they will enjoy the show by sharing their talent of music to the Angelites.

Yesterday I keep texting some friends If what do they think about my two activitiy choices that I want to do during summer. A Yoga class or a Violin class. Almost all of them texted me with the latter since according to them I really love to learn the instrument and this is the chance to try it once again. I did check the UP College of Music website and inquire about the summer program schedules they are offering for April-May. Til now I am not yet decided on what to choose between the two. S%@n even suggested that I can have both. I'll think about that. :-)

Bangag Mode

2008-03-05T22:11:00.003+08:00

Paalala: Ako ay nasa ilalalim ng kabangagan habang sinusulat ang artikulong ito.

Habang nagmumunimuni sa aking dorm room, hindi mawala sa aking isip kung paano ko malalampasan ang sakit na nararamdaman ko ngyon. Gusto ko lumbas ng aking silid at tumambay sa Greenbelt pero kahit anung paraan ang gawin ko eh tamad akong bumangon. Masaki tang aking kasu-kasuan at pag tumatayo ako ay bigla nmn ako nahihilo at sumasakit ang ulo. So I decided to stay in my room hoping that I will be okay tomorrow.

Ngunit pagkagising ko..wala man lang pagbabago sa aking nararamdaman. Ngunit pinilit ko pa ring bumangon dahil wala na akong balak na umabsent sa work dahil bka wla n ako balikang trabaho sa dami ng lates at absences ko nung February. Besides, ilang lingo na lang eh bakasyon na nman ako. Kakahiya kung umabsent p ako. Tinapos ko ang anim na oras na trabaho(yup u heard it ryt 6 hours lang work ko :-).. na kung saan ang tanging ginawa ko lamang ay umupo sa aking table kaharap ang aking laptop at tumayo ng tatlong beses para kumain ng almusal, merienda at lunch…

Pagsapit ng uwian. Hindi ko na makayanan ang sobrang init kaya kahit na sobra tipid ako dis past days ay nagdesisyon ako sumakay ng taxi. While in the taxi, I notice some MMDA demolishing the UP Wet and Dry Market in Philcoa. Sandamakmak na MMDA at Pulis ang naroon upang masiguro lamang na walang manggugulo sa demolition. Pagdating sa kwarto ay dun ko na lang nabasa sa Inquirer.net na may naganap na paluan at batuhan dun sa Philcoa. Ayon kasi sa head ng demolition team. Maayos na daw sana ang pangyayari kung hindi lang dumating ang mga tiga UP kung saan pati si Lozada ay ksma pa sa kanilang mga speeches. Anu nga ba nmn kinalaman ni Lozada dun sa pag demolish ng palengkeng iyon. Ngunit ayon nmn sa kabilang panig, wala daw permit sa korte o sa UP man lang ,na may ari ng lupa., ang nasaboing demolition. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, di ko muna papansinin ang balitang ito dahil ako mismo ay sumasakit ang aking ulo sa nararamdamang karamdaman. Di muna ako makikialam sa mga usaping bayan kung ang sarili ko mismo ay di ko pa naaayos.

Dumating ang gabi ay di ko pa rin alam kung makakalabas b ako for dinner ksma SIYA(dahil ilang araw na din nmn kami di nagkikita) o kakain n nmn ako mag isa sa loob ng aking kwarto. Dumating ang alas otso ng gabi..nagdesisyon ako na manatili na lang sa aking kwarto at kainin na lang ang paborito kung Korean Spicy noodles na nabili ko nung nakaraang linggo. PAg may sakit ako..ang dami ko gusto kainin..minsan weird nga ang combination. Tulad nito. Noodles at Milk tea. Nakaubos na rin ako kanina ng isang Gatorade at isang Del Monte Fit N Right. Nakabili din ako ng burger sa may IlangIlang dorm(open house kc nila dis week).

---*patalastas*--sorry at ilang araw na rin tyo di sabay kumain..enjoy ka muna sa Jollibee mo ngyng gabi…

Ngyon papatapos na ang araw at balak ko matulog ng maaga. Sana pagkagisng ko eh maayos na ang aking pakiramdam. May klase p nmn ako sa Statistics bukas at bka di n nmn ako makapsok kung may sakit pa rin ako til tomorrow. Lam kong gagaling n ako bukas dahil kaialangan ko na tlga gumaling. As in!(Malapit na ang weekend at bka pati sa gimikan eh umabsent ako kalungkot naman J). Yun di ko na alm kung paano to tatapusin..kaya yun..hmm..tapos na …ehehe
P.S. Bangag lang tlga ako.Dahil cguro sa ininom ko paracetamol.Centrum.Vitamin C at Myra 400i.u..Ill be back in my normal mode next tym…….or bka kung nag enjoy kayo ngyn eh baka ituloytuloy ko na i2.

30 questions to be answered..

2008-03-02T15:59:00.003+08:00

SO bored this morning and I came across with these "30 questions to be answered" frm a friend's friendster account..

1. anong brand ng suot mong tshirt ngayon?
Dean & Trent from Crossings Deaprtment Store. Di pa ako naliligo from gimik last nyt.

2. anung meron sa tabi mo ngaun?
Spicy Korean Noodles at Inquirer Newspaper

3. ano favorite mong gawin pag bored?
Surf the net and update my blog.

4. ano pinapakinggan mo ngaun?
I don’t know the title..It’s a background music from a friendster account.Kinda Jazz music....

5. anong nararamdaman mo ngayon?
Sleepy..and tired pero HAPPY

6. anong gagawin mo pag may sumuntok sayo ng alang reason?
ah..di ko alam..tignan na lang natin pag nangyari na.

7. anong itsura mo pag nalalasing?
hmm..sumisingkit lalo mata ko.

8. anong gagawin mo pag nakakuha ka ng Php1000 sa kalsada?
I’ll treat myself to a massage

9. anong balak mong gawin tomorrow?
work and evening class tomorrow.. start na ng hell week sa grad school.

1o. anong brand ng huling shoes na sinuot mo?
Di ko na mabasa ung brand..basta galing sa People are People.

11.kelan ka huling sumakay ng van/fx/taxi? just this morning..an FX..frm Malate

12. kelan ka huling nakakita ng multo?
di ako naniniwla sa multo..my friends know that.

13. umaakyat ka ba sa bubong ng bahay nyo?
no.di ko pa yta na try un.

14. marunong ka bang lumangoy? –No.I didnt got to be prmoted as an Eagle Scout since I do not have the swimming badge during my high school days.

16. ano huli mong kinain?
Korean Noodles

17. nakasakay ka na ba ng cyclone loop sa star city?
never been to Star City for the past 3 years

18. madalas ka bang makita sa baywalk ?
no.. the last tym I went there was last year

19. nakakanta ka na ba sa videoke bar?
How I wish. Pag lasing lang ako at nasa beachfront lang ako nakakakanta sa videoke.

2o. nakapasok ka na ba sa UP Diliman?
Dun po ako nakatira. UP International Center.

22. makulet ka bang tao? – no. Minsan lang

23. magaganda ba kanta ni babyface? – I don’t know. Di ko sya kilala.

24. e ang destiny's child? – yup. They are great.

25. naexperience mo na ba na maglakad habang umuulan? – OO naman.

26. magaling ka ba magscrabble? – Yup. Try me.:-)

27.mahilig ka ba sa movies ni jackie chan?
when I was a kid.sobra hilig ko sa Chinese kung fu inspired movies.

29. kelan ka huling namili sa sm? – Friday. Grocery

3o. anong gagawin mo pag may biglang humalik sayo na hindi mo kilala?
again..tignan na lang natin pag may gumawa n sa akin nyan.

Please, No more EDSA 3

2008-02-24T23:58:00.003+08:00

As I am checking some old emails, I got across to this forwarded email from last 2 years ago...I think it is still kinda fitting in light of the recent political instability in our country. The following is the summary of the book "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country " by Alexander Lacson published lat 2006..

1) Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.
2) Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3) Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.(Or, if you read the book, he suggests: 50-50).
4) When you talk to others, especially foreigners speak positively about us and our country.
5) Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier.
6) Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7) Support your church. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9) Pay your employees well.
10) Pay your taxes.
11) Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12) Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

These are the 12 simple things every Filipino can do to help our country. At first , they seem so simple. But when you study them more closely, they are difficult to do. But all of us, if we are just willing to be together..i believe that we can do them. Its better to do our share instead of asking these politicos to be good leaders in which I think is very impossible nowadays..

Thanks

2008-02-22T09:12:00.002+08:00

I’m so stressed out for the past 3 days. An average of 4 hours of sleep. Exams. Submissions. IC preparations. Buti na lang may pampaalis ako ng stress for the past days. Dinner..grocery..a quick meet up..and just hanging out with YOU really make it easier for me to get by with a lot of anxiety I’m experiencing for the past days.
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I’m thinking of buying a new laptop that I can use in office or in the dorm. I’m tired of bringing my Dell laptop every day at work and back at the dorm. But with my recent purchases of gadgets and a lot of bills that I need to pay, I really don’t know if I can buy that extra computer soon.
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Tonight will be the International Center’s annual International Night that will showcase different cultural presentations from the different communities in the IC. Last night, the Korean and African movie night was quite a success but unfortunately, I need to attend a lot of meetings and working meetings for the preparations for the International night.
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Jun Lozada will be in UP today at 4 pm…students from different schools like UST, Ateneo, La Salle will also be here for a youth / students gathering concerning the still controversial NBN-ZTE deal controversy.

International Week 08

2008-02-20T08:26:00.004+08:00

It’s the first day of the International Week celebration in our dorm and a lot of activities were lined-up. To start the week-long festivity, a parade and the annual raising of different flags was held in Quezon Hall and in the UP International Center’s grounds. A brunch was prepared to all the participants and guests. A slight problem happened when the Vietnamese National Anthem’s CD is somewhat missing. But in general, the event was a successful one. The second event was held last night. It’s a forum about the Human Rights violation in the Philippines specifically in Cagayan Valley region. Were expecting Sen. Jamby Madrigal as our guest speaker but she didn’t arrived. (Dahil siguro mainit sya sa news ths past days).Nonetheless, the forum was so informative wherein human rights victims shared their experiences to the listeners and a reaction was given at the end by Representative Satur Ocampo of Bayan Muna partylist.
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Today’s event is the Food Festival wherein foods and products of different communities will be showcased in I.C.’s lobby. Communities include the Korean, Japanese, Filipino, South East Asian, European, Americas, Africans, Middle Eastern. Personally, I’m looking forward to the Japanese sushi and the Korean kimchi and bulgogi.
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Lam ko tulog k n. Just wnt to tell u n habang tumatagal.. nagugustuhan kita lalo. I’m hoping na ikaw na nga. Pasensya na kung ‘emo’ mode ako tonyt. Pg ksma kc kita di ko msbi :-)

*poster i made for 5 minutes before the start of the forum

**picture with Rep. Satur Ocampo after the forum.

Aren't they cute?

2008-02-19T10:33:00.000+08:00

Zodiac

2008-02-18T12:51:00.004+08:00

Got this one while surfing the net on an early monday morning...Just want to share it.:-)

VIRGO - The One that Waits. Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wantsthe last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everythingyou ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only.

SCORPIO - The Addict.EXTREMELY adorable. Intelligent. Loves to joke. Very Good sense ofhumor. Energetic. Predict future. GREAT kisser. Always get what theywant. attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative.Romantic. however not the kind of person you wanna mess with. Very Caring.

LIBRA - The Lame One. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun andsweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet!however not the kind of person you wanna mess with… u might end up crying…

ARIES - The Liar.Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, Addictive. Loud. 16years of bad luck if you do not forward.

AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water. Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being in long-term relationships. Extremely energetic. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out.

GEMINI - Irresistible. Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners Very Good in the you knowwhere… Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out.Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing VERY FORGIVING.Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE.

LEO - The LionGreat talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to havefun. Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Unpredictable.Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being inlong relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when found.

CANCER - The Cutie. MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. Love is one of a kind. Veryromantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative.Extremely random and proud of it. Freak. Spontaneous. Great tellingstories. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out if it comes downto it. Someone you should hold on to.

PISCES - The Partner for Life. Caring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. High appeal. Has the lastword. Good to find, hard to keep. Fun to be around.Extremely weird butin a good way. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. Always gets what heor she wants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet.

CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover. Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future.Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Alwaysgets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to own Gemini’s in sports. Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart.

TAURUS - The Tramp.Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a goodfight for what they want. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people intimes of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person.One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth! (wow..ehhe)

SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One. Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves beingin long relationships. So much love to give. Not one to mess with. Verypretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone They meet. Their Love is one ofa kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caringperson you will ever meet! Amazing in the you know where..!!! Not the kind of person you wanna mess with- you might end up crying.

*My zodiac sign is Taurus...ehhehehe

Etc...

2008-02-17T11:00:00.003+08:00

It’s been exactly a month since my last post. Decided not to post something since some of my students are teasing me when they discovered the other side of their “not-so-friendly” teacher. They are very curious about some characters from my old poems (that Maria Clara..ehhe); How ‘emo’ am I sometimes; and they are surprise when they read about the type of music I want. SO the following are some of the most important events for the past month.
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Acquired some new gadgets. Got an Apple iPhone as a replacement for my old Nokia 6020 and a Samsung digital camera while waiting for my Pentax Dlsr from Singapore to come.

Some of the things I like with my new phone are the stylish screen, flawless running of Applications, iPod and Phone combined, touch interface works well and the email and web browsing are very simple. While some cons are the following: lack of text forwarding feature (since most of us here in the Philippines use the SMS messaging), Poor camera specs (so I really need a nice camera) and no video recording.

I am really excited to have my own Dslr. Want to try photography this summer since I have a 2-month break. Want to use this time to learn the skill and spend the summer in a productive way. Its too bad that my officemate and his husband's application for PhD in Edinburgh were approved so definitely she will be on leave for the coming school year. Supposedly, they are planning that they will teach me the basics of photography when my camera arrives.

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Very busy with the renovation and preparation of the upcoming International Night in the dorm next week. We allotted 102,000 for the renovation of the TV room and IC lobby from the Internet Committee’s fund. Next week's event includes the Human Rights forum, parade, movie showing from different countries and the International night on friday.
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Just finished my reports for my Graduate School classes. Now waiting for the coming hell week this March.
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Been to different places here in Manila…Had lunch in that famous smelly Estero in Ongpin. Been to Divisoria the whole day after a Malate gimik nyt(imagine how tired and exhausted am I ehehe..)and some important landmarks here in manila..It’s like going back to my elementary days wherein my most and unforgettable times are the Educational Trips.:-)
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My best UP Fair so far.

Thanks for coming into my life…

I Don't Love You Anymore

2008-01-17T23:47:00.000+08:00

I Don't Love You Anymore

Your eyes no longer stars in the dark
Your smile now fails to set off in me a spark
Did these palm lines ever mean anything?
These days my world is missing something
I close my eyes but the dream doesn’t return
This once meaningful sadness
Now a mere blank wall
I write these lines to bring that something back
I want so much to fall
But the feeling’s gone
Through the front door
Of this heart of mine
The feeling’s gone
Unlike before
I don’t love you anymore
The sun no longer a melting butter sky
Gray clouds no longer a girl about to cry
I write these lines to bring that something back
I want so much to fall

BYe 2007

2007-12-31T02:43:00.000+08:00

It was a great year for me. I am grateful that I travelled to different places; I've been practically healthy the whole year; and enjoyed my work and Grad School at the same time. I am looking forward for next year and I hope I can accomplish all those targets that I have set in my mind. Promise myself to give some extra effort and be more responsible with all my actions. Love to take bigger risks and enjoy life.

Dagupan Trip

2007-12-31T02:21:00.000+08:00

Been to Dagupan last Friday and Saturday to attend the wake of Ms. Gene's mom who died of Cancer last Dec 23. I didn't expected that it will take us at least 7 hours bus ride. That's the reason why we decided to spend overnight in Dagupan instead of going back home again since the last bus trip, according to the locals, is 6:00 pm. I was asked to do the video presentation for the necrological services and I agreed to help them to lessen the burden to Maam Gene since I understand how it feels to miss a mom. The problem is that the laptop they're using doesnt have a memory card reader so we decided to go the an Internet Shop in the city proper. It was 12 midnight when we finished transfering files in the MMC card to the USB drives and decided to have a quick "gimik night"in Padi's Point in Dagupan CSI Mall. What's funny is that the bar is inside the mall and it closes early compared to the bars in Manila.

How Much of The Philippines I Have Visited?

2007-12-26T11:36:00.000+08:00

My Lakbayan grade is C+!

How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!

Misc

2007-12-26T10:49:00.000+08:00

The Philippine Madrigal Singers' Concert lastDecember 18 was so great that I'm actually planning to watch another concert soon. I was 30 minutes late in the CCP's Gala event and was only allowed to go to my assigned seat during the 10 minute break. So practically, I missed the half of the show.
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"Ang dami tao sa Lantern Parade this year". Yun ang lagi nababaggit sa mga ibat-ibang forums and chatrooms after the annual UP Lantern Parade last Dec 19. Definitely, the different lanterns from the Fine Arts are the best this year. The event was ended with a gand fireworks display and a concert from independent musicians around the campus. Again, U. P. Rocks!
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"Definitely I will be in Angeles every week now. Dami ko palang na miss dito . Sa lawak ng aking tinatanaw minsan nandito lang pala ang aking hinahanap. "
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After my Batanes Trip last few weeks ago.. Baguio, here I come!
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First Day(Batanes Trip)

2007-12-15T20:15:00.000+08:00

Bye Daiki!

2007-12-12T00:52:00.000+08:00

Just arrived from Makati to accomplish some personal errands before I go on vacation on Thursday for my Batanes trip. As I enter my room, I notice how clean and empty our room was and I just realized that my roommate Daiki had went home already to Japan yesterday. Saw a letter from him and I’m quite happy how he learned our language for just a short period of time. I would like to share the letter:

Hi Jayson

Kapag bumabasa ka nito, wala na ako ditto sa Pinas. Thank you for your Christmas gift but wala akong inihahanda para sa iyo…Soarry hah. Kaya nga balak kong ipadala ang something to you galing Japan. Thank you for all your kindness kahit konti lang natin pinagusapan. Maraming salamat. Mag ingat ka lagi!!. God Bless You.
P.S. Kung gusto mo gamitin mo ang mga gamit kong naiiwan. Kung di kailanagn, ipatapon mo na lang kay kuya Pedro. Sige!
*2 Towel(kakalaba lang)
*Bed Sheet(madumi pa)
*OFF Lotion (konti lang hahah)
*Betadine (para linisin ang sugat pag may sugat ka)
*{Japanese Characters} ßI don’t know how to spell in English—para mabango ang damit)
*Headphones
*Index cards(para sa klase)
*Yellow paper(marami pa)
*Cotton
*at marami pa iba

To Kuya Pedro: Hi kuya.Wag po ninyong itapon ang mga ganitong gamit hah.Hanggang babalik si Jayson. Nasa bakasyon sya. Salamat poh.

From Daiki Yamamoto

The letter is quite funny and cute. He practically left all the things that he don’t need in Japan....From dishwashing liquid to bed sheets; From headphones to a lot of ballpens. I’m thankful that Daiki is such a nice person and we had no problem with each other for that 5 months. He is like a pinoy guy who value the virtue of 'pakikisama'. Even though we didn’t talk as much from the almost 5 months of being roommates, I hope we’ll meet each other again. I will miss his Aegis and Andrew E songs. And will remember how he was so addicted to that Angel Locsin movie flick. Lastly, the sharing of food. I wish him the very best on his studies in Tokyo University. I’m lookin forward to a new roommate.

My Top 11 this week :-)

2007-11-14T12:57:00.001+08:00

Im addicted to Enrique Iglesia's second single Somebody's Me for the past weeks. I first heard the song(i don't even know the title then and who sang it) inside the mall and later as a background in one of the friendster account I visited. I even asked the owner of the account if what id the title of the song but she herself doesnt knows it. What I did is i wrote the lyrics and tried to search it in google.com. There. I found it. It was a new song from Iglesias' album.The rhythm is really good and found the lyrics simple but effective. My top 11 songs this week in my MP3 player are...(in no particular order)

1. Tori Amos version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow

2. Candleburn by Alternative Rock Band Dishwalla

3. Philippine Madrigal Singers' version of Light of the Million Mornings

4. Feist's 1234

5.Beethoven's Classic Song Moonlight Sonata

6. Enrique Iglesias' Somebody's Me

7.Fergie of Black Eyed Peas' Finally

8. Souljaboy's Crank Dat

9. Best Pinoy band UpDharmaDown's Oo

10.Etta James' Son of a Preacher Man. Pulp Fiction Soundtrack

11. The guitar instrumental of the visayan song Matudnila

Im Back v2.0

2007-11-13T14:51:00.000+08:00

It’s been exactly a month. I decided not to post something in my blog. A lot of things happened for the span of 4 weeks and I am happy that I am trying to explore life the way I haven’t tried for the last 23 years. Experiences that will help me become a mature, responsible and accountable individual. Simple things that I haven’t experienced. Of course, I will not share these experiences. I hope that this will be the start of me being a person who experienced life in his own will. A person who knows his responsibility and accountable for his actions and decisions.
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I just realized that I haven’t failed a subject since my first grade. But last semester, I almost failed one because of non-submission and a lot of lates and absences. At the end, I got an incomplete grade. Maybe because of laziness and a lot of out-of-town work that was assigned to me. I promise my Prof that I will try to submit the remaining requirements this second semester.

My one night stay in Bora last month is quite an experience for me. Staying alone in the island is somewhat a weird thing for others. But for me if you want to find and assess yourself, the island of Boracay is a nice place to stay. I'll be coming back soon.

Iloilo Trip

2007-10-13T19:20:00.000+08:00

I arrived in the bew Iloilo Airport at around 10 am and luckily I saw this big poster trying to catch my attention. It was a big PSHS poster and the PSHS-WVC Registrar is there to fetch me. Ilonggos are really friendly. After lunch I went straight to Boracay...stories next time..next week pag balik ko ng Manila

And I Love Her

2007-10-09T06:43:00.000+08:00

My lola Victoria died this morning. Until now, I dont know what to feel. I have a lot of work to do, a lot of pending requirements that I need to submit on scheduke and a pending trip to IloIlo/Guimaras tomorrow. I'm asking the school to allow me to cancel the trip but I decided to proceed with it on thursday. What I want now is to go home in Angeles.

*Thanks guys for all the messages and prayers

Last Song Syndrome

2007-10-02T15:34:00.000+08:00

Downloaded two albums of the MadZ (The Philippine Madrigal Singers) in Limewire last night. The only description that I can give to them is that they are World Class. As proof, they won the Grand Prix this year besting other choir groups around the world. Few of my favourites are their soulful rendition of “Light of the Million Mornings” and “Prayer of Saint Francis”.

Also, OPM songs like “Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin” and “Kahit Isang Saglit” are just as exceptional. But one of the best for me is their version of a Philippine regional song entitled “Usahay” and their outstanding interpretation of “Circle of Life”. It makes you feel that you’re in heaven while listening to the song. From Club/House music last month, I am back with soul and choir music this October.
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I stayed in Starbucks the whole night doing my final paper. Until now, I am not finish with all the requirements that I need to submit before the Iloilo/Guimaras trip.
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LSS.
“…hanggang ang puso mo’y napagod sa paghihintay kay tagal saka ko lang naisip muntik na kitang minahal.”

*Photo courtesy from http://philmadrigalsingers.com/the_choir.htm

MP3's

2007-09-29T13:37:00.000+08:00

Decided not to go home in Angeles this weekend since I stayed the whole friday night downloading MP3 music in Limewire. Also, I need to finish some requiremnts for Grad School that I need to submit on Monday. The next two weeks will be a busy week for me. A lot of paper works must be finish before the trip to Iloilo and Guimaras.
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Im addicted to Ice Cream lately. Last nyt, I ate almost a half gallon of Pistachios flavored Ice Cream :-)
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I downloaded Pink's "Dear Mr. President" song. The lyrics is simple and very effective and I hope Mr.Bush will actually here her song.Its all about asking the President on what his plan actually for America. Its a courteos way to say "What are you doing!".. Want to create one also for GMA "Dear Mrs. President".

Leslie Feist

2007-09-22T19:24:00.000+08:00

The Internet community is blogging about Leslie Feist, the Canadian singer-songwriter, who sang and appeared in the newest IPOD Nano advestisement. I downloaded some of her songs in limewire. And her sound is quite interesting. According to some, she is the next big thing and can be compared with Norah Jones in terms of voice and a fast fame she got from her first single that came out to the market.
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I am so sleepy now. I went out last night. And… I will be out later. A good weekend before the hell weeks. Finals for Grad school and a lot of requirements are needed to be submitted.

Please

2007-09-21T00:13:00.000+08:00

"I know I will live a short life. I accept it. Please let me live my life to the fullest"

*To my students..our virtual class link pisaywebdev

This is Final.New Template for my Blog

2007-09-19T01:01:00.000+08:00

Got a new template from blogcrowds.com. I'll try to work on this and put back the other widgets that were lost while changing the template. Hope It will work this time.
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Forgot to submit one requirement for last monday's class.Hope Dr. Adriano will still accept it this week. What is happening to me!
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I'll be in Iloilo this coming October. Bad thing, my kuya will go home that weeknd from Singapore. Buy I'll see him on November. Asking him not to go home monthly and just give the money to me :-)

My Template is Back!

2007-09-17T10:11:00.000+08:00

At last, my template is back.(f*cK After an hour its gone again!)
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Congratulations to the UP Pep Squad for winning yesterday's UAAP Cheering Competition. Too bad, I failed to watch the show. I will supposedly there yesterday last saturday. I already have a ticket reserved for me by someone but I decided to backed out and spent the weekends in Angeles.
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Love is a sickness.. a disease.. it is the breakdown of one's mind.. it is the sudden rush that occurs in your heart that leads to unusual behavior and irrational actions. It also decreases your reaction time and lowers your pace in a certain amount of degree. If this happens to you, then you've fallen for it, you're in love.-A.Corrales
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Is this true :-)
Now i know why I always feel sick and vulnerable lately.

--Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses, you build up a whole suit of armor, so that nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life...You give them a piece of you. They didn't ask for it. They did something dumb one day, like smile at you, and then your life isn't your own anymore. Love takes hostages. It gets inside you. It eats you out and leaves you crying in the darkness, so simple a phrase like 'maybe we should be just friends' turns into a glass splinter working its way into your heart. It hurts. Not just in the imagination. Not just in the mind. It's a soul-hurt, a real gets-inside-you-and-rips-you-apart pain. I hate love. "Neil Gaiman"
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Yup. I hate love!

Where is my blog template?!

2007-09-15T06:05:00.000+08:00

6:11 am
Just arrived here in IC. Been out the whole night and I really enjoying the weekend so far. Planning to go home later in Pampanga and go back here in QC tomorrow since someone is inviting me for the UAAP cheering. Were still deciding on where will be going to stay. Im insisting that we must be on the UP side or else...:-)Goodluck to the UP Pep Squad!
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My old blog template died. Im trying to put ita back but I spend hours of looking for the original html code but until now it is unsuccessful.
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Need to sleep now.

UP-IC Filipino Night

2007-09-13T16:52:00.001+08:00

Filipino Night was a success. For more than a month of preparation, the well-planned event was as successful as intended. I just realized after the event that I have some hidden talents in event planning, stage concept, posters and video presentation. I am proud that a lot of people appreciated. But, the performers themselves are the main reason for the success of the event. We had performances by the UP Singing Ambassadors with their conductor and founder Ed Manguiat;the soultry Engkantada; the energetic Hip-Hop dancers applicants from the UP Street Dance; my favorites Kontra-Gapi group; and the beautiful Japanese Exchange Students dancing in Filipiniana dresses. Even the emcees are great. With the help and cooperation of all the Filipino students in IC, I can proudly say that the event is really a success.

David Letterman Show

2007-09-10T10:45:00.000+08:00

Don't know if you have watched David Letterman's Show when he used Filipino-American for his top ten reasons, but this certainly show we are an emerging group in this diversed society to be featured in Dave's famous TV show..

Top 10 Reasons Why There Couldn't Be a Filipino-American US President, By David Letterman

10. The White House is not big enough for in-laws and extended relatives.

9. There are not enough parking spaces at the White House for 2 Honda Civics, 2 Toyota Land Cruisers, 3 Toyota Corollas, a Mercedes Benz, a BMW , and an MPV (My Pinoy Van).

8. Dignitaries generally are intimidated by eating with their fingers at State dinners.

7. There are too many dining rooms in the White House - where will they put the picture of the Last Supper?

6. The White House walls are not big enough to hold a pair of giant wooden spoon and fork

5. Secret Service staff won't respond to "psst... psst" or 'hoy?.hoy?hoy?'

4. Secret Service staff will not be comfortable driving the presidential car with a Holy Rosary hanging on the rear view mirror, or the statue of the Santo Nino on the dashboard.

3. No budget allocation to purchase a Karaoke music-machine for every room in the White House.

2. State dinners do not allow "Take Home".

AND THE NUMBER 1 REASON WHY THERE COULDN'T BE A FILIPINO-AMERICAN U.S.
PRESIDENT IS...

1. Air Force One does not allow overweight Balikbayan boxes!

*Thanks to Rochelle por posting this in ParangSae egroup :-)

"Adjectives are not enough"

2007-09-04T13:01:00.000+08:00

Di ko maintindihan kung ano mararamdaman ko pagkatapos mabasa ang friendster account ni Cris Anthony Mendez na diumanoy pumanaw dahil sa hazing. What a short life yun lang ang naunang sumagi sa aking isip. I can’t imagine on how his parents will accept the death of their son. Mga naputol na pangarap because of such senseless and barbaric act. I can’t imagine na hindi man lang niya naibigay ang pinakakahahangad na UP diploma na sana’y naibigay na regalo sa kanyang mga magulang. He is a student leader and that means that his fellows really trust and look up to him. The responsibility they gave to him is a proof that he don’t deserve this kind of brutal act. I have read some comments in peyups.com saying na kasalanan din daw niya kung bakit nangyari yun. I can’t help myself to understand how these fellow students can say this things. Sana eh di muna logic at utak ang gamitin natin. Lagyan muna natin ng puso at konsensiya. Yeah I know that being oppositionist is such a great thing in UP culture but what the UP community need now is to share our part in condemning the act.
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Like any other students in UP, he is just an ordinary student na siguro ay nakasalamuha at minsan ay nakabangaang balikat sa araw araw ng aking pagtira at pagaaral sa loob ng UP campus. Di ko alam na minsan pla eh nakasabayan ko na siya kumain ng isaw o tapsilog sa Roddicks. Baka namn ay nagkatabi na kami sa Ikot jeep at sa pagsurf sa Internet sa shopping center. May posibilidad din na nakapagtanong na ako sa kanya pag ako ay naliligaw sa campus. UP is a great place to live and live life. It nourishes its community not just intellectually but the whole life itself. What is good about it is the diversity of culture and the open-mindedness of its people. Pero minsan nasagi sa aking isipan na baka sa sinasabing UP culture nangaling ang problemang ito. Di kaya dahil sa “culture” ay nagyari ang pangyayaring ito.?
--He died on a monday morning. I remember I also went home late and drunk that early morning as my journal says. I can't just imagine na may pinapatay na pla while walking around campus at 1am-2am in the morning.
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"Adjectives are not enough"

Yun ang self-description na kanyang inilagay sa kanyang friendster account. I don't know him personally but the I really felt sad when I heard the news about his death. How many lives na kailangan pang matapos bago maaksyunan ang napakatagal na problema ng fraternity hazings. Fraternities are not a bad thing for me. If you will ask me if I will be recruited, I will certainly think about it and there is a possibility that I'll join one. Brotherhood and camaraderie are really important values that every frat members must remember. You don't hurt your brother. You care for them. You help him to live a better and a happy life. YOU DO NOT KILL YOUR BROTHER!
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I hope that the UP administration will fully cooperate to the investigation. It’s not a good thing that the case will not be resolve as soon as possible. The UP community have nothing to celebrate next year for the well planned centennial celebration if this case will not be resolve this year. Also, the students must also have part in condemning this act of violence. We must make sure that this will be the last death cause by fraternity initiations. With the leadership of a fellow International Center resident and USC chair Shahana Abdulwahid, I hope she must lead the community in pressuring the administration and the community in ensuring the safety of the whole UP community.

Nodame Cantabile

2007-08-30T09:47:00.000+08:00

Addicted to the live action version of Nodame Cantabile(a famous Manga in Japan)that was shared to me by another teacher who is a fan of Japanese Mangas. Find it really interesting and I just realized that I really enjoy watching it. I forgot to eat my dinner last night because of it. I want to finish the whole 11 episodes. I slept at around 2 am but still i need to finish 2 episodes tonight.You can read the plot here

The Art of Letting Go

2007-08-29T12:58:00.002+08:00

Put away the pictures.
Put away the memories.
I put over and over
Through my tears
I've held them till I'm blind
They kept my hope alive
As if somehow that I'd keep you here
Once you believed in a love forever more?
How do you leave it in a drawer?

Now here it comes, the hardest part of all
Unchain my heart that's holding on
How do I start to live my life alone?
Guess I'm just learning,
Learning the art of letting go.

Try to say it's over
Say the word goodbye.
But each time it catches in my throat
Your still here in me
And I can't set you free
So I hold on to what I wanted most
Maybe someday we'll be friend's forever more
Wish I could open up that door

Now here it comes, the hardest part of all
Unchain my heart that's holding on
How do I start to live my life alone?
Guess I'm just learning,
Learning the art of letting go

Watching us fade
What can I do?
But try to make it through
the pain of one more day
Without you

Where do I start, to live my life alone?
I guess I'm learning, only learning,
Learning the art of letting go.

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listened to this song 20+ times last night :(

Reflections 2

2007-08-28T10:19:00.000+08:00

“No size fits all”
The discussion for the second week is all about different models that were classified into three: classroom, product or classroom-oriented model. A program for military, small school project and a program in a corporate world needs different model of its own. There is always an appropriate and specific model for a specific problem. That means do not be afraid to use and try this model if you think that this is appropriate with the kind of program or material you’re producing. These models were all based in the generic model discussed last week, the ADDIE. All of them are patterned with it. Some combined two steps while some widen the concepts of some step. Focus was given to the Dick, Carey and Carey model since this is the most commonly used ID model. But at the end, our teacher presented a newer version of this and that model is the Dick and Reiser model. According to her, this new model is much simpler and teachers who are not instructional designer can easily use this as their template in producing instructional materials or programs. Now I know why our syllabus is so good is because according to her, the Dick and Reiser model is the model she used when crafting the syllabus.
“Begin with an end in mind”
Specifying your goals beforehand is very vital so that you know what you will do to meet those targets. Appropriate solutions will be accomplished that is focus on the goals set. This is suitable unlike you do things on the start with no plans on mind on what is your goal. This is quite problematic and a waste of time and resources. In life that is very significant. I once asked a student if what he wants to become when he is old. He replied that he wants to be a rocket scientist. I told him that it was a great goal and there is no educational institution in our country that offers this course. Then he said that as an high school student he will focus on his studies so that he will have good grades to enter a university in the US and hopefully get a scholarship he knows how much they will spend before graduating as a rocket scientist. Now, I am confident enough to say that this child has a big possibility in achieving this great goal because he really knows what he wants.
“Prioritizing needs is very important”
The discussion for the third week is all about needs and how to assess them. A need is either a concept, a skill, or a value. Also, the difference between optimal and actual was presented to us. But one simple topic that I really like is the idea of prioritization of needs. We all know that when we find and solved a need another needs or problems arises. This is where prioritization of needs enter. This is very important so that the most important need must be given priority so that after solving this you can move on to the next. Sometimes, you cannot solve other problems unless you are not finish with this problem that must be prioritized.

So sick..

2007-08-16T20:13:00.000+08:00

I was so sick since last tuesday. Thank God, I feel better now since I already ate a meal with rice. ...ahh..i will update my bog next time :-)

Reflections

2007-08-08T10:36:00.000+08:00

“Good design produces good instruction”

Edtech 206 is all about developing instructional materials especially focused on Education and Training. During the discussion, one thing that is always repeated is the idea of importance of a good instructional system design in producing either a good technology of instruction or a physical instructional material. One common model is the ADDIE model, a systematic approach to the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of learning materials and activities. The discussion was focused on how analysis, that includes needs analysis and problem identification, is very important start in instructional design development. Also, ADDIE model is a linear model wherein the output of the first step is very significant as an input to the next step and so on. As experienced, there are a lot of projects here in the country wherein developers didn't even have an analysis stage that is why the design on how to develop the instruction or the material is inappropriate and doesn't meet its objectives.

“There's always a better way to do it”
One thing that I learned during the first day of our meeting today is not be afraid to try exploring other ways in presenting a lesson. 'Traditional' instruction is not advisable these day since according to some research a student-centered instruction is more effective. Nowadays, a teacher acts as facilitator that guides its students in leaning.
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NO CLASS TODAY that means NO WORK FOR US..:P

Jeff Buckley

2007-08-03T14:19:00.000+08:00

It was a long weekend for our students since they have no class today because of the Sangguniang Kabataan registration. The scheduled faculty meeting was rescheduled in the morning today so that means we need to go to work even though the students have no classes.
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I’m still thinking if I will stay in Angeles this weekend. I want to go out this Saturday evening with my friends in Angeles but I also would like to finish all the paper works before our long test next week.
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Got this CD from my kuya’s boxes after he left for Singapore this week. It was his old Jeff Buckley’s CD entitled “Grace”. One of my favorite song in the album is his cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that was used in different television shows like The West Wing and The O.C.

Jeff Buckley (November 17, 1966 – May 29, 1997), born Jeffrey Scott Buckley and raised as Scotty Moorhead,[1] was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for his ethereal singing voice, Buckley was considered by critics to be one of the most promising artists of his generation after the release of his critically acclaimed 1994 debut album Grace. However, at the height of his popularity, Buckley drowned during an evening swim in 1997. His work and style continue to be highly regarded by critics and fellow musicians.--wikepedia.com

UP's best

2007-08-02T13:35:00.000+08:00

I found the best teacher in UP. It was our first day after 8 weeks of no classes for this semester. Finally , we had Prof. Adriano for our EDTECH206 subject who will continue what did Prof Soria started before he passed away last few weeks. Even the rain and the power outage didn't stop us t start the class for the first time. I just met her for 3 hours and I can say that she's one of my best teacher so far. According to her, there will be no more holiday's starting this week for us since we need to work a lot harder to cope up with the short time we have for this subject. Also, we will extend the semester for 3 weeks and a detailed syllabus was given to act as our 'bible'. :-) The discussion and the way she discusses the lesson is quite unique and I can use

El Pueblo

2007-07-30T08:14:00.001+08:00

I planned to be absent today since I want to go somewhere. But, I decided to go to work after I received a text message from an officemate. We went out last night in El Pueblo. The last time I was there was a long time ago..about 2 to 3 months. I really like the place since its accessible and I'm very comfortable unlike places in Libis or Tomas Morato.
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I was so sleepy the whole day yesterday since I came back late to the dormitory at around 2 am last saturday(sunday morning n pla)from my tita's house in Sta Mesa to meet my dad and younger brother there.Then I wake up early to go to the airport to meet my kuys since he is bound for Singapore.
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Its a hell week for the PISAY students and hope that the'll enjoy(?) the exams this week..:-)

Wake me up..pls

2007-07-27T11:41:00.000+08:00

Wake up late this morning since I went back to the dorm at past 3am. I was 3 hours late (again) at work and I'm quite lucky since the 2nd-4th year students went to CCP today for the PISAY movie.
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A stress management seminar is scheduled this afternoon and according to the memo posted, all teachers are required to attend. Do I really need this kind of seminars?I have my own ways in coping up with stress..:-)But seriously, this kind of seminars are beneficial to us espescially with the stress were getting not from the students but majority from our admin work and administrators.Kung hindi lang ito ang best school eh matagal na cgurong nagsi alisan mga kasama ko d2 sa unit with the stress there having this past days
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MY kuya will start working in Singapore this monday. But, he is still working till sunday and he hasnt prepared anything. I don't know how he will do it...Cguro nasa genes na namin ang mag cram

Graphika Manila

2007-07-16T09:31:00.000+08:00

I am addicted with tea lately. Went to Hi-Top Supermarket last week and bought 3 types of tea because I like the design of the packaging.(Isn't that weird). Bought 3 flavors: Stash Apple cinnamon. Stash Ginger. Stash Jasmine Blossom Green tea...
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I went out last saturday in Angeles. I'm still in Manila at 12 pm after I drop my kuya and his friend in Starbucks Timog. Luckily, the Dagupan bus went on time and I arrived in Angeles at around 1:30 am. Met a friend in Balibago area and its been a long time since the last night out. Lots of new bars and gmik places. Just want to say that Angeles City nightlife is still incomparable.
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Saw the ad of this year's Graphika Manila. Planning to attend that 1 day conference to check whats new in Graphic Design Industry. Here's the poster. I have some "design"comments but I'll just leave it to myself :-p

Remembering a great man

2007-07-11T09:35:00.001+08:00

July 10, 2007
10:30 pm

It was a sad day. When I heard the news from my former roommate, I cannot believe (or accept) that our teacher, Dr. Robinson Soria is dead. Supposedly, we will have our class tonight and I still remember on how he was so excited to actually start and discuss the first lesson for our Edtech subject. He was actually surprised last meeting (Tuesday) that I was in his class since I came to class on the fourth week. I enrolled Edtech 206 because the teacher is Dr. Soria. He was too excellent that I always track whatever possible subject that he teach in every semester so that I can enrol and be included to his class.. Robin, as he prefers to call him, is such a genius. He is a College Secretary for 10 years and a future Dean for the College of Education. He is famous for his stories and intellectual ideas that you can ask every student in the College if he was a good teacher and the sure answer is a big “Yes”. Now he’s dead and one of the U.P. College of Education’s best professor is gone. But the ideas and ideals of Dr. Soria will live forever.
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I went to class even though the news reached almost all of us, students, and we are sure that there will be no class for today. Went to class on time and almost all my classmates are present. You can feel the sadness and for the first time, no one is talking. It’s like an ordinary day waiting for our teacher to come in class. I know that we have the same feeling that we can’t still believe that our teacher is dead. He has a lot of plans for today’s class. He even told us last week that we will transfer to a computer laboratory to be more comfortable and we will use all the department’s resources to have an exciting class. Professor Leny Que(Dr. Soria’s friend) also went to our class to tell what really happened. As of now, he is still in the Morgue(Phil. Heart Center) since the College cannot find any relative here in Metro Manila. According to some, all of his sisters and brothers are now living outside the country while he’s dad and mom are victims of the September 11 attack in New York City last 2001.

Feel Good

2007-07-09T13:08:00.000+08:00

New week.
New place.
New roommate
…(and even a new pair of shoes!:-p)

I’m quite lighten up after I transferred to a new place. I’m not saying that the International Center is better than the Pisay dorm but the feeling of having no responsibilities is just one reason to be grateful, Also, the fact that I will not meet, hear, smell .. the “evil” person makes my Monday a really good day.

After being sick the whole week last week, I woke up early today for work. The weather is actually good and energizing. My Japanese roommate is still sleeping when I left the room since he slept at around 3 am watching an anime movie in his laptop. He seems nice but we haven’t talked a lot since I arrived at around 11pm last night. One thing I noticed with Daiki is that he prefers talking in Tagalog rather than English. The problem is that his tagalong-speaking skill is quite limited too.
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I had my breakfast today!
I don’t usually eat rice or anything during breakfast. But as a sign of a new week and promising not to skip the most important meal of the day, I went to the cafeteria to order an half fried rice and a cheesssy sausage. But at the end, I only ate half of the sausage and a bit of rice. Anyhow, that would be a best start for me.
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It's a new dawn
A new day
A new life
For me … feelin' good
-Feelin Good, Nina Simone

Haw-Ang

2007-07-06T12:47:00.000+08:00

Haw-Ang will have its World Premiere at the 3rd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on July 26, 2007 at the CCP. The film is set for nationwide commercial release at SM Digital Cinemas in August, and will also enter the international film festival circuit soon. Also, the whole Pisay community is very excited for the premiere of Aureus Solito Movie "Pisay" included in the Cinemalaya's Full Length Category.
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I was too sick for the past two days. Hope I will be fine this coming weekend.

Bicol 07

2007-07-05T11:46:00.000+08:00

Eiga Sai 2007

2007-07-04T12:19:00.000+08:00

Its been a while since my last update. Been to many places, finished a lot of errands, filed a lot of applications, succeeded a lot of problems. Thank God for the the first month of the school year. I'll try to update this blog more often.
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At last, I will be out of my dorm room in Pisay. Yesterday, I was informed that I was accepted in U.P. International Center. I will be moving in next week and hope that it will have an exciting and productive stay in the Center.(Got a Japanese roommate)
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Eiga Sai Film Festival is ongoing in Up Film Institute. I missed the first run in Shang. I'll try to have time to watch the movies in UFI this week.

I've been tagged

2007-06-08T12:43:00.000+08:00

I've been tagged and I'm not tagging anyone after this.(Thats one of the weird thing about me. I'm not into rules sometimes :-) )

"Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about himself. People who get tagged need to write a blog entry of their own as well as state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to tag 6 people as well and list their names. Don't forget to let them know they've been tagged!"

The Six Weird Things About Me:

I really want to eat in every new fast-food/restaurant in town.
I love eating out and try new dishes for lunch and dinner. When I started working here in M.Manila, I’ve been to a lot of fastfood and resto in every mall around the metro. But the weird thing is that I have a schedule for every dinner. Sunday is always McDonalds Quezon Ave. Monday is either Ortigas or Makati. Tuesday is U.P or Philcoa area. Wednesday is SM North. Thursday is Chowking in Berkeley Square in Tandang Sora. Friday is any food place in Angeles. Saturday is Pizza or Spaghetti Night at home.

I changed clothes a lot of times
I love wearing different shirts in just a single day. Yesterday, I changed outfit for 4 times to go into 4 different places. I also love buying shirts even though at the end I have no plans of wearing it.

Love to go out of town and be drunk at the same time.
I did spend my whole summer going back and forth to every place that the Techfactors have assigned me. I’ve been to Zambales, Olongapo, Cavite, Quezon, Laguna, Pampanga in just a month. My favourite month so far is last February wherein I went to Boracay, Bolinao, Tacloban and Rizal. I am not well off so I always get the opportunity to be assigned and visit different places. Also, I love drinking a cold beer while spending the whole night at the beach.

I want to work in a call center environment but I’m too afraid with the workload
I never tried to apply in a call center company since I don’t like working 8 hours straight. My current work is just 5-6 hours and for me I can’t stay working in front of the computer for a long time. But, I hope I’ll find a way in the coming years to try working in those kinds of work. Maybe after working on my Masters 

I always assess what I have attained, accomplished and falls short every time I feel that I’m getting older and older
According to some friend, I always panicked with the way my life has gone to. I’m always in a hurry and I’m too afraid in loosing the battle. I have a lot of dreams and want all those goals to be achieved in the soonest possible time.

I’m not comfortable in sharing love topics in my blog.
Unlike other bloggers, I am not comfortable to talk about what’s happening in my love LIFE, Better to express them in a poem or in a song.

When Class Starts

2007-06-05T11:12:00.001+08:00

Its the first day of the class and that means it is the end of my two month summer break. I attended the first year orieWent to Powerbooks Makati after class and had grocery in the evening.
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I gained 5 lbs for the past two months. From 138.5 lbs, now I am 143.5 lbs.
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Also consulted my Graduate School adviser on what subjects I will take this 1st semester. She suggested that I need to finish the last core subject for the program (Edtech 206)of Dr. Robin Soria and another cognate subject either from Masscom, Lib Sci. But my kuya is insisting that I'll take the Video editing subject in College of Fine Arts. Still have this week to decide.
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Former students are making "gaga" over my new hairstyle this summer. Don't know why. I'll have a new one next week :-)

2007-05-23T10:02:00.000+08:00

Too busy this past week. Had conducted different trainings in Cavite, Pampanga ang Olongapo for TechFactors Inc. But I'm quite happy with the turnout of these trainings and I still have two schools next week in Angeles and Olongapo City.
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Had watched Taiyo No Uta (A Song to the Sun). A film screened in the 2006 Cannes Film Festival from a Japanese director and starred with great artist/singer YUI. Just want to share two of my favorite songs in the movie

Thanks to Rosette for sharing me the copy of the movie and introducing me to the great Japanese music :-)

Kapampangan Cu

2007-05-19T18:34:00.000+08:00

Ing Bangsang Kapampangan, pasibayu,
elilan na ne nanaman ing casalesayan
na ning mabilug a Filipinas!

Iniang 1571, metung yang Kapampangan
ing minarap salang caring Castillang
emanyacup qng Lusung!

Iniang 1981, daya yang Kapampangan ing
mitugtug qng NAIA, bang miguising ya
ing Filipinas bang itabi ne ingdictatura!

At ngening 2007, pepaquit ning
Bangsang Kapampangan qng mabilug a
Filipinas, at maguing qng mabilug a
yatu, na metung yang bangsang
marangal...bangsang e ra asali!!!

Busal ding mayupayang dambualang
masicampu a maglapo qng cualta,
pibandian at tauan, nio ing mayubu
tang talasuyung alang pibandian nung e
ing queang DANGAL at ing LUGUD ding
memalen...nio at menyambut ya bilang
peca-ibpa ning mabilug a BANGSANG
KAPAMPANGAN!!!

Luid ca AMUNG GOV. ED PANLILIO!!!
Malugud nang supling Apung Sinukuan!
Masala nang paintungulan ning
BANGSANGKAPAMPANGAN!!!

Techfactors

2007-05-04T17:42:00.000+08:00

Went to Cavite last week to conduct an IT training in Statefields School in Molino. The other three schools who participated in the training includes International British Academy, Elizabeth Seton School and Southville International School in Las Pinas. The training is my part time job this summer for Techfactors Incorporated, a company that develops E-Learning program for high school and elementary schools. I was very nervous in my first day since I am not that ready for the weeklong training. I got the materials a day before the actual training. I’m thankful and very lucky that the participants are really cooperative. I learn a lot from them since they are established teachers from the best International Schools in Metro Manila.
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My stay in Angeles is pretty relaxing so far. I met some old friends and colleagues during my college days. There is one consistent observation they told me. I looked matured now compared to the last time they saw me. Even one of my old friend asked me if I am already married and separated. I know it is a joke but I told him that I’m turning 24 next month and I am old enough to loo like a matured man. Maturity for me is a positive thing. Now, I am more responsible, independent and ready to mould my life in the way I want to shape it.
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The teachers that I trained last week are some of the teachers from what we can say the “high-end schools” or the “rich-kids’ schools”. Sometimes, what if I transfer to these kind of schools to satisfy the financial part of my life. Some offers were offered to me this summer when they learned that I am from Pisay and these offers are really attractive and appealing. I am not saying that I am not satisfied with what I am earning in Pisay. I am single and have no obligations to help my family members. At time, I even asked money for my tuition in graduate school. I am lucky that my dad and my brothers are not obliging me to share in our household. I am not saying that we are well-off since they don’t need my share. For me, we are used to live in a simple life and the extra were getting now are just plus side.

I’m still enjoying working in Pisay besides the pride of teaching the best high school students in the country. Undoubtedly, Philippine Science High School is the most prestigious high school in the country and being part of it is a priceless satisfaction that every faculty members are enjoying.
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Im not that sure if I will accept the next training that the TechFactors offered to me last week. It will be in Novaliches area and it is the same topic as the Cavite’s training. Start of the school year is fast approaching and I still have at least two training before the end of the month. My summer vacation is quite enjoyable and at the same time productive one.
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I

really weird

2007-04-17T12:43:00.000+08:00

The following are the feelings that linger in my mind lately.
1. I’m not satisfied with the job that I do. Working 5-6 hours a day is really appealing to others but as a young professional I really would like to experience the usual working hours. (Yeah I know what you are thinking! I’m kinda weird!)
2. The stress I’m experiencing at work is quite lesser on what I’m expecting in the real world after college.
3. Living inside the Pisay compound is one of the things I really can’t stand right now. Besides with my problem with the dorm manager, I want to experience the hassle and bustle in the road. Experience the long lines in the MRT/LRT, paying up a jeepney fare and taking a tricycle before and after work. I’m planning to transfer in UP dorm next semester.
4. Now, I HATE FASTFOOD! Since I started working here in Manila, my problem everyday is where and what to eat during dinner. I don’t have any choice but to eat in McDo, Jollibee, Chowking, TokyoTokyo, Rodicks, Wendy’s, Burger King, Sbarro and all those ‘fake’ food shop in the malls. (Name it! I’ve tried it!)
5. I am not satisfied with the education I am getting right now in the UP College of Education. Or maybe I have a lot of expectation with the quality of instruction that I might have with my stay in the college. Or (again) maybe, the Edtech program needs a lot of reform and amendment. Or (this will be the last time I promise) maybe, I need to look for another school for my graduate studies or think of another program that will satisfy my expectations.
6. I need a faster laptop. I’m into graphic design right now and having a Microsoft Vista as my operating system it makes my laptop’s performance slower. I want to go back with the Windows 2000 OS (Better than XP )
7. Lastly, I realized that I am the one who make complications in my life. I always have the reason to be unsatisfied and discontented in what’s ongoing in my life. But indeed I have a great life compare to other 23 year old guy in town. I am always in a hurry. I am constantly evaluating every minute that happens in my life.

Now as I’m ending my 23rd year in this life, I really need to change and live life the best way possible. Enough of being technical and procedural. I am not an expert in living life but what I believe is that I must enjoy the life that God gave us. In the coming days I am ready to face different set of failures and disappointment. I am all set to battle the dangers of life. And lastly, I am prepared to experience a new set of experiences that will ruin or improve the life that I am living.