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Eating, cooking, and more eating

2011-12-18T17:43:00.001+08:00

Yay! It's Christmas break:) I get to do stuff I want to do! I have decidedly set aside my homeworksss: research topic, analysis paper, and I just forgot the others because my mind's a clean slate right now. Haha

I am cooking! After my driving lessons, (my dentless record is over just because of our freaking gate) I want to try cooking. I know I suck. :)

Post-prod syndrome... or NOT.

2011-09-19T01:46:00.000+08:00

The prod's over, but why am I still not on the do-your-job and work-on-that-growing-pile-of-papers-on-your-desk mode? I am not happy with myself, though I enjoy driving with my dad instead of staring at countless papers and school stuff. Well, I just want this semester to be over. I feel that I had lost my energy with the prod. Honestly. I hope I'll survive 'til Tuesday, because I'll be starting to work on my homework just tomorrow, and I fear that it's too late to be able to beat the Wednesday deadline. But, yeah. It's my fault anyway.

RANDOM THOUGHTS

Tomorrow, I'll be applying for a driver's license. Now I really need to get a how-to-park-like-a-boss tutorial from Papa. I hate parking. Why can't there just be auto-park for my car? Haha:) Now I'm really owning that car.

My laptop's telling me that I should consider replacing my battery. Oh, well. This must be a sign of aging because just yesterday, the adapter stopped working for the second time. I'm lucky my parents bought me a new one, because if my laptop dies, I'd die.

Oh God, please shower me with good writing and speaking skills. I am very much intimidated. And there's the fact that I want to be a lawyer - which means I would have to talk and speak a lot more. Oh no. Here I go again. I'm talking about my dreams! For now I just like to take it one step at a time. I'll take it one paper (or journal or whatever it is I need to submit) at a time.

We saw that SLR camera at Picture City and Papa told me he likes it. ME TOO!!! :) I'd like to give photography a shot. I've tried playing the guitar, well, yes I suck but not the suck-est it can get. I just want to have another outlet for my creativity, if ever I have some. :)

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I was just ranting about the papers I should write but still haven't, yet I just finished typing a considerably long blog post. Yes, that's me.

Support our theatre production!

2011-08-18T21:51:00.000+08:00

Haven't posted in what seems like an eternity to me. Anyway...

I would like to invite everyone to watch a theatre production which I am so proud to be one of the production staff. Hello SponCom! :)

The Department of Humanities, UPLB SAMASINING and this year's THEA 107 class invite you to our theatre production entitled Junto al Pasig penned by our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Playdates are:

August 31, Wednesday - 10 am, 7 pm
September 1, Thursday - 10 am, 7 pm
September 2, Friday - 10 am, 3 pm, 7 pm
September 3, Saturday - 10 am, 3 pm, 7 pm

The play is to be staged at the NCAS Auditorium at CAS Annex 1, University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna. Directed by Prof. Dennis D. Gupa.

You can purchase your tickets at our ticket booth at the CAS Annex 2 Lobby. Tickets are Php 200.00.

Hello first sem!

2011-06-12T23:20:00.001+08:00

First week of classes

It's Sunday and I'll be going back to Elbi tomorrow for the second week of classes yet here I lie in bed with undone homework and other stuff to do. Yes, I am still on vacation mode, sadly. I hope the lethargy wears off fast.

I will be taking THEA 107 this semester along with 3 other core courses, one language elective which is Spanish, a PE subject, a GE subject, and CWTS on Saturdays. Actually, I am expecting a lot of sleepless nights. From what I hear, THEA 107 really is a ~~pain in the~~ time-consuming and energy-draining course. No more Sims 3 for me. How sad. Plus, what makes me nervous is that this is the first time that I will be involved in a theater production. I am having mixed reactions toward the subject. For one, I am excited because I am going to be a part of a production. I like theater plays by the way -- well, watching them for sure but being a part of its creation and staging? I am not so sure. There you go. I know it's going to be fun and all but I also know (and I am certain) that I will have to sacrifice a lot of things for it.

With God's grace I have survived four semesters, so I'm halfway through! For the pre-law part at least. But I am really nervous about this semester... Time management, people skills, creativity, responsibility -- these are hard for me. I tend to forget deadlines. I can't make friends easily. I can't think of something creative most of the time. And what more -- I often fail to do things I should do. Through all these, God has helped me for 19 years and still counting. I hope He continues to bless me and the other people around me. As the Bible says:

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
Philippians 4:6-8 #3

This is really going to be a tough semester, but through God, everything is possible!

Family matters

2011-05-23T17:33:00.000+08:00

I LOVE MY FAMILY. I WOULDN'T LET ANYONE RUIN IT, NOT EVEN MYSELF.
There may be tears, there may be sorrow, but what matters most is the stronger love for each other that we gain.

100th post

2011-05-16T11:27:00.000+08:00

As much as I want this post to be funny or anything to make you smile, it won't be. Because I'm having mixed emotions at this point in time. Don't ask me why.

I am yrttogorf (crack the code yourself -- or better yet, look at your keyboard and you'll know). Again.

I hate this feeling.

Peer Pressure?

2011-05-07T21:30:00.000+08:00

Everyone on Facebook got this "who you are" thingy so I got curious (yes, I always am) about it. I went to the site and saw the questions... Voila! We did this last year, during our bloc meeting! :) Anyway, here is the result:

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties. (Really? People like me? :) Haha. I don't know if I am really a good problem solver...)

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true. (Oh really? *sighs)

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might (You mean 'meet'?) that person. (Where is the freaking person?! Kidding! Someday, okay? Because I need to focus. Haha.)

The seriousness of your love:

You are very serious about relationships (Oh well...) and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love. (Oh really?)

Your views on education

You may not like to study (*winks) but you have many practical ideas. You listen to your own instincts and tend to follow your heart, so you will probably end up with an unusual job. (Unusual? I'm gonna be a corporate lawyer no matter what:) Hahaha!)

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life. (I must admit sometimes I am NOT practical.)

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure (I ADMIT) and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous. (Thanks! Let's do this!!!)

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel. (Why are you so accurate?!)

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve. (WHY ARE YOU SO FREAKING ACCURATE?!)

Hmmm.

Give this personality test a try! :)

I WANT TO EAT!!!

2011-04-27T17:32:00.001+08:00

I don't actually want to write a blog post just for the sake of broadcasting my craving for food, but I found these pictures on the Internet and it makes me want to go somewhere (like Kitaro or that store where I buy brownies and cupcakes from) to eat.

I WANT THESE!!!

Hello... bento?

Makes me want to eat my iPod!

Dear Manang, I hope you finish cooking the pancit canton ~~fast~~ NOW! Oh well, That's kinda far from these but at least I got something to eat. :))

Reaction, or not

2011-04-26T00:58:00.001+08:00

I don't feel like posting anything on my blog nowadays. Since it's vacation time for me, I just laze around and try to relieve all the stress I had last semester. Well, I saw a friend's post and then upon reading it, I realized it was actually about me. Well, not entirely but still, she talked about me. And the guy.

I understand why he did not come. I knew he wouldn't come. I did not expect that much from him at that time.
I admit, I was angry at him -- angry for not letting himself be heard. Angry for being selfish-- just wanting silence, peace and not listening to things that I might want to say to him. But then, I got over the anger. BECAUSE I AM SUPPOSED TO UNDERSTAND PEOPLE. (I'm sorry I sound like I'm complaining but I'm not. really.)

I think that if I type on and continue my ranting, this would make things more of a mess than it is already, so I'm just gonna say please stop making people hope. Seriously.

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TO YOU, perhaps you know who you are. You're the only one who used to drop me comments on this blog. Let's just all be friends. You're right. And besides, I'd rather have you as my best friend than nothing. I miss you. Just don't interpret this into anything, okay?

I had my faults. I made lots of mistakes, but it feels good when there are people who are always ready to give others their second chances. I love you guys! (Love is in its platonic sense, okay?)

I miss you. Always take care.

When I crave for chocolates...

2011-04-06T18:57:00.000+08:00

I blog about chocolates! I don't know but there's nothing on my mind except for chocolates right now...

You know what, you can give me one. Or why not one of these?

The Gingerbread Man! Or should I say, the ChocoGingerbread Man? (from iFood.tv)

Great to look at, greater to eat! (From Flickr)

Oh chocolates!!! But you know what, it would be better if you'd give me this:

Is this real chocolate? (from Daily Times)

Or maybe even this:

Now this is what I call a tasty ride! (from Luxuo.com)

I must satisfy this craving now!!! :D

Canon PowerShot [I forgot]

2011-04-06T17:57:00.000+08:00

I realized that I am wasting the power that our digital camera gave me -- that is, to capture special moments! This summer, one of the things on my to-do list is to learn photography! Yeah, right. I don't own one of those super expensive SLR/DSLR (what's the difference anyway? I need enlightenment) cameras but I don't really need one. So as I was playing around with our digital camera, I explored some of its functions and tried to shoot nice pictures. I am such a beginner. Haha:))

Check out some of my shots:

Testin' out how the Macro thing works

Now, to 'infinity' and beyond!

Angels.

Thank you very much to my models! :) Hope I'd improve on this.

Bliss

2011-04-04T19:51:00.000+08:00

Bliss. Yes, for me and my parents, it is bliss -- but for my sister or any other student who graduated last April 1, 2011 (or any other date for that matter), it isn't. All people who have been through school know that. If you remember, I have blogged about this back in 2009.

I was so happy to see her in her toga and finally receiving her well-earned diploma! I hope she doesn't mind me posting her picture on my blog:)

Here's Pau with Prof. Rollie, Papa, Mama, and Mrs. del Rosario from DepEd

My sister is the class salutatorian (why the heck does spell check tell I'm wrong with this word?)! I am so proud of you, Pau! Keep up the great work! As you enter the University of the Philippines - Manila, you'll be bound to encounter more obstacles and challenges but always remember that God, your family and your friends are all with you.

To the rest of Batch Kabaitan (I accept that you're more mabait than us, haha), God bless all of you and congratulations! May all your dreams come true. I'm gonna post your picture too, to shout to the world that DARWIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL produces great students even with the kind of "workbooks/textbooks" that we have (YES I AM TALKING TO YOU MR. ORONCE).

Batch Kabaitan with Prof. Rolando de la Cruz and Louis

Congratulations for ranking 1st in the NCAE in the Division of Bulacan and the whole Region III! You guys are great:) Never forget God because He made everything possible. We are all proud of you!

Goodbye, Bizarre Solitude.

2011-04-04T15:49:00.002+08:00

My first blog, nth template:)

In case you're wondering, Bizarre Solitude is the title of my first blog. I wanted to create some sort of online diary which people close to me can view so they can be updated with every useless (and semi-useless) thing I do. I am a person who likes to look myself up on Google, so one time when I looked up Bizarre Solitude, I saw two blogs of the same name. One was mine, of course. So I clicked on the other blog and realized it was 80% identical to mine. Minus 5% for the owner, another minus 5% for the other contents, and finally minus 10% for the horrible grammar errors (sorry for the adjective, I just have a reputation to protect). Upon realizing that the two blogs closely resemble each other -- layout, template, contents -- I decided that the guy plagiarized my work. It's not a big deal for the world, but it's a big deal for me. BECAUSE. IT. WAS. MY. WORK. Now, I think I m ready to forget this because my neurons' capacity are way behind this thing. I've got other stuff to mind and to care about. Just a friendly piece of advice to you fellow bloggers, if you'd like to reblog anything, or even use the same theme (although it's no big deal since most of the themes, I mean templates, are free), you can always ask for permission. In the Internet age, people are just a click away!

Have a nice day everyone:)

A love like no other

2011-03-24T15:48:00.000+08:00

Couples may quarrel, couples may fight,

Argue with each other believing they're right.

They share the joy, share the tears,

Care for each other through the years.

They help each other make it through the day,

Always stay together come what may.

Happy 21st wedding anniversary to Mama and Papa! It has been 21 years and the bond still remains strong. I and my sister love you both very much. I miss you, I'll be home soon.

Dilim - isang tula

2011-03-24T15:31:00.000+08:00

Dilim

Naupo si Kaloy sa sirang bangko,

Yumuko, mga mata’y sa kawalan dumako.

Mga problema’y sunud-sunod na gumapang sa pagod na utak,

Siya’y humiling: Tama na, Diyos ko, tama na.

Kanyang dugo’y animong nakasalang sa kalan,

Kumukulo, naghihintay ng mababanlian.

Init ng ulo’y umagos, dumaloy sa katawan,

Siya’y humiling: Tama na, Diyos ko, tama na.

Sa katanghalian, siya’y nakakita ng gabi,

Masasamang ala-ala’y tila sa panahon ay pinaghabi-habi.

Tinitigan niya ang kanyang mag-inang hapong-hapo sa kanilang pamumuhay,

Siya’y humiling: Tama na, Diyos ko, tama na.

Si Kaloy ay tumindig, mata’y singkipot ng di madaan-daanang eskinita,

Sinunggaban ang anak, hinila, sinipa, lahat ay sadya.

Asawa’y nagpawala ng luha, nagsumigaw sa pangamba,

Siya’y dumaing: Tama na, Kaloy, tama na!

Leaving, or staying?

2011-03-24T15:24:00.000+08:00

Sometimes I ask myself if I really do want to leave. Leaving, like a leaf that falls from a tree, and never coming back. I have made good friends here and equally good acquaintances too. Maybe I am -- though I hate to admit it -- afraid. I am afraid of staying. yet, I am also afraid of leaving. A lot of people think I am strong. I am always that 'girl who lived' (pardon me if I make you think of flying broomsticks and magic wands), who did well in high school and got into UP considering I had a brain tumor before. I ask not for you to pity me nor for you to admire me. I don't even ask for you to raise your eyebrows at me. Let us just thank God for everything He does to our lives and for all His plans for us. Maybe He planned to put me and let me stay here. Maybe its the other way around. Whatever He wants me to do and to be, I will accept.

He has given me great things. He continues to grant my every wish, my every prayer. I hope He gives me the strength to continue this life which I am forever grateful for. Wherever I may be, He will always be with me, my loved ones will always be in my heart.

Life's extra tougher.

2011-02-21T21:50:00.001+08:00

Sometimes I just feel like giving everything up, but with God up there, He keeps me going. I just feel the need to write down (or in this case, type down?) my thoughts because I might explode if I keep everything to myself.

~~School's~~ UP's tougher. I don't know what to do. It's like my plans are crumbling down before my very eyes.

Something's wrong with everything. I can feel it.

I miss my friends. I just don't know how to turn the feelings into words.

It's been so long and I'm lost without you,what am I gonna do? Said I'll be needing you, wanting you.I miss you.

Just a few more weeks.

2011-02-10T00:01:00.000+08:00

I can do this. God has always given me the chance to finish whatever I've started, and I hope this semester ends in a way favorable to me.

I am not being selfish, it's just that I have this ONE chance to change my future. LITERALLY.

I'm grateful for having this chance to be here where I am but I get this nudge on my mind and my heart that I can come out and try to seek for a place that might accept me and welcome me. I don't hate this place where I am in, it's just that I am not satisfied. So there I said it. Don't get me wrong. This place is very vibrant and exciting, but this is too far away to where I really belong. Where I feel at home. Where I am myself. I, and no one else.

Illusions.

2011-02-01T21:55:00.001+08:00

I thought it was over. I don't know. All these thoughts crowding my brain confuse me.

I still remember feeling very happy and excited when I got into Elbi but now, everything's are changing.
I am realizing a lot of things:

Failure - failure to force myself to keep on smiling and just be happy. Failure to just do my job as a daughter... follow, follow, follow.

Drive - strong drive to start voicing out my feelings, standing up for my beliefs, acting for my desires.

Mistake - a big mistake to tell somebody something.

Elbi's great. The trees, the wind, the late-afternoon walks... But this is NOT me.

Someone rescue me. Will you?

Interview Me.

2011-01-26T19:27:00.002+08:00

Do you have any pets?

Yes. Bitoy, Bebang, Chloe, Charmie, Dumbo. I also have some who left this world and went somewhere where eternal peace exists.

What color shirt are you wearing?

Blue.

Name three things that are physically close to you:

Medicine, books, gadgets (I made it a point to generalize. haha)

What is the last book you read?

Seven Deadly Sins by Robin Wasserman. Can't wait to finish downloading the movie!

Are you or were you a good student?

I think I am. I'm just lazy at times. Just let people who know me judge. :)

What's your favorite sport?

SPORT? What's that? Just kidding. I like badminton. Not a favorite, though. I also like bowling.

Do you enjoy sleeping late?

I enjoy staying up late.

What's the weather like right now?

Very windy. My umbrella almost flew away. Seriously.

Who tells the best jokes?

ME! Haha:)

What was the last thing you dreamed about?

My high school (and forever) friends, if I remember right. I miss them.

Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?

Yes, but luckily my father pulls up the handbrake to save me from crashing. :D

Do you believe in karma?

Yes.

Do you believe in luck?

Yes too, but I believe in God more.

Do you like your eggs scrambled or sunny side up?

Sunny side up's great. Especially if I can dip my bread on the yolk. Am I weird?

Do you collect anything? If so, what?

I collect books. Does that make me a bibliophile? I also collect bookmarks.

Are you proud of yourself?

Yes. BECAUSE I'M A CREATION OF GOD AND A SURVIVOR.

Are you reliable?

Yes. Just call my name and I'll be there:)

Have you ever given money to a bum?

I don't recall doing so. But I'm not selfish, I just find it awkward.

What's your favorite food?

Manang's adobo. THE BEST!

Have you ever had a secret admirer?

I don't know. I wish. Haha. If you discover just let me know. HAHAHA:)

Do you like the smell of gasoline?

NO! Makes me dizzy:(

Do like to draw?

Although I wasn't given the talent, I like to draw.

What's your favorite invention?

The invention of the automobile! How am I going to get somewhere fast enough?

Is your room messy?

Sometimes. And I mean it;)

What do you like better: oranges or apples?

Apples. Oranges are messy to eat.

Do you give in easily?

To what?

Are you a good guesser?

I think so. That's why passed the UPCAT. Just kidding!

Can you read other people's expressions?

Yes. But sometimes I find it hard to read their minds.

Are you a bully?

A nice type of bully. I don't bully, I make fun so everyone can have fun:)

Do you have a job?

I am jobless. Want to hire me?

What time did you wake up this morning?

7 am. And that's too early for me.

What did you eat for breakfast this morning?

Corned beef.

When was the last time you showered?

This morning. Why do you still need to ask that?

What do you plan on doing tomorrow?

Going to class, logging on to Facebook, updating my blog... The list goes on. And on.

What's your favorite day of the week and why?

Friday! Because I get to go home. I love my home.

Do you have any nicknames?

Shane. Rea. Shanine. Ate Shane. Want more?

Have you ever been scuba diving?

Nope. I hope I'll have the chance. I'd really like to experience the ocean (gosh, heavy) but I don't know how to swim. How sad. Another frustration.

What's your least favorite color?

Neon anything.

Is there someone you have been constantly thinking about? If yes, who?

Yes, but why should I let you know?

Would you ever go skydiving?

No. I think I can't handle that:(

What toothpaste do you use?

Colgate. Close-up at times, and even the brand I forgot which the dentist recommended. Why? Because I'm not a one-toothpaste kind of girl.

Do you enjoy challenges?

Sometimes. Most of the time I like to stay inside my comfort zone.

What's the worst injury you have had?

The one from my brain surgery. Wanna see my head? :)

What's the last movie you saw?

I forgot already. I watched tons of movies last week.

What do you want to know about the future?

I want to know what will happen to me, my friends, my family and everyone else. I want to know whether I'll achieve my dreams. And also, if I'll own a VW bug and give my father a Mini Cooper.

What does your last text message say?

"Thank you po." - sent to the person who texted me my midterm standing in one of my subjects.

Who was the last person you spoke over the phone to?

My sister:)

What's your favorite school subject?

Before it's Science. Then it became English. Now it's dismissal.

What's your least favorite school subject?

Math. Math hates me. And the feeling is mutual.

Would you rather have money or love?

Love. What's money without love? Oh wait. Can it be love and a little money? For daily sustenance;)

What is your dream vacation?

A world tour with my family and another with my best friends. I'm ambitious like that.

What is your favorite animal?

I love dogs. Even stray ones, but provided that they're clean and tame.

Do you miss anyone right now?

Yes. My family and her, her, him.

What's the last sporting event you watched?

The ME Bowling Tourney last year. I don't watch 'em much.

Do you need to do laundry?

No.

Do you listen to the radio?

Yes. I like 93.9, 93.1, 97.1, and 97.9. Sorry but I forgot the names.

Where were you when 9/11 happened?

At home? At school? I don't know.

What do you do when vending machines steal your money?

Never experienced. Vending machines love me.

Have you ever caught a butterfly?

No. Just a dragonfly.

What color are your bed sheets?

Here in Elbi, blue. The other one's white. At home, I sleep colorfully. Haha

What's your ringtone?

My cellphone is on silent mode most of the time.

Who was the last person to make you laugh?

You know that crazy show in TV 5? Face-to-Face? Very crazy show, but I watch it. The people there make me laugh.

Do you have any obsessions right now?

I am obsessed with humor blogs because I am stressed. With ice cream too, for the same reason.

Do you like things that glow in the dark?

Yes. Except for the creepy ones.

What's your favorite fruity scent?

Is there an apple scent? orange scent? banana scent? Fruit salad scent? I don't know.

Do you watch cartoons?

Yes. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS. I also watch Family Guy. Is that weird?

Have you ever sat on a roof?

Nope.

Have you ever been to a different country?

No. Someday, I will. I hope.

Name three things in the world you dislike:

Car freshener, assignments, Ink-less pens. They all make me crazy.

Name three people in the world you dislike:

Voldemort, Malfoy (and Dad), Bellatrix. Really mean people.

Has a rumor even been spread about you?

I don't know. I hope not.

Do you like sushi?

California maki.

Do you believe in magic?

What kind of magic? Magic tricks? Or the "spark"?

Do you hold grudges?

No. Apparently when I do, they wear off my system eventually.

Midterm standing = FINAL standing... Please:(

2011-01-26T15:38:00.000+08:00

I received a text message from an unknown number. At first I was like, uh-oh. Another freak. Yeah, I'm judgmental like that. But then I saw my student number and I got really ~~excited~~ anxious. It's my grade in a GE subject! I got a decent grade (THANK YOU LORD for answering my prayer!), but I'm actually worrying about my final grade. Well, I guess I'll just have to study harder and pay more attention to my classes.

11:42 PM -- Cram!

2011-01-25T23:46:00.000+08:00

So, here I am, torn between things I should and shouldn't do. I just hope I'll make it in time or I'll be in for some verbal cruelty. And mind you, I haven't experienced that directly ~~from a professor~~. Maybe tomorrow?

I need patience, I need time. Till I finish everything, I won't be fine:(

2011-01-23T21:18:00.000+08:00

How come I still have the guts to post something on my blog when I am here struggling to find sources for my research? I swear this is a difficult subject. Honestly, I have considered giving up and dropping it because I fear that I won't be able to meet the dreaded requirements. I haven't felt this way before, but I hope this isn't a bad sign. I really really need to have good grades this semester. Please God, help me:(

I won't give up just yet. I won't -- but I hope I'd be accepted in the campus I'll apply for. So much for living a hundred kilometers away from home and enduring the heavy traffic on weekends:(

PLEASE:(

Sources, please cooperate...

Pau's UPCAT result

2011-01-04T20:36:00.000+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS PAU!!! You did it. I'm so proud of you! The prayers were answered and hard work paid off.

God is great! :)

UPCAT Pending Case

2011-01-04T20:10:00.002+08:00

So, I realized that a lot of people are visiting my blog and going to my UPCAT post. If you're one of the pending cases team searching for help, I can try to.

If you're on the pending case list, don't worry too much. After all, they won't put your name in there if you didn't even reach a good score. I don't know the reasons why they might put you there, but as for my case 2 years ago, it turned out that they needed additional documents seeing that I stopped schooling during my HS freshie days. Took me 5 years to finish high school because I had a brain surgery. Well, let's get back to the point.

You may call the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) at UP Diliman to inquire about your status.

UPD OUR:

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION SECTION
Direct Line :+(632) 928.83.69
VoIP : 981.85.00 local 4555, 4556
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University of the Philippines, Diliman
Quezon City

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God bless and good luck. Hope this helps.

Would life have been different if I weren't made this way?

2011-01-04T19:45:00.000+08:00

What if I wasn't quite a responsible daughter? What if I like to do things my way? What if I wanted to try something new and take risks? What if I don't follow rules? What if I want to explore? What if I don't always stick to what's convenient for others? What if I speak what's truly on my mind? What if I stop caring about what others think of me? What if I try to be more independent? What if I don't do what others ask me to do? What if I tell you I'm not happy anymore and I want to do something about it?

I'd love to get out of the box you set on my life. Yes, I got sick. But that doesn't mean I can't do what others can. I can try and I will, but if you let me. All my life I have tried so much not to disappoint you.

For the first time I am ready to take a risk, but you won't let me. I don't understand. I know you care for me, but I also want to have my own decisions.

I never said things to you that would make you feel bad. I accepted all your decisions for me but now, I am getting older and seeing other things that might make me a happier and better person. I hope you understand me. It's not just you. It's the four of us. It's my life too.

My Christmas List

2010-12-14T20:32:00.001+08:00

Since I posted my Christmas list on this blog last year and I received some of them, I'm posting another for this Christmas, hoping that some wishes may also come true.

This year had been really tough for me. I've come across personal challenges, academic challenges, and most especially, social challenges. Yes, I blame my hypothalamus. Actually, right now, I am sitting on my bed typing this as I sacrifice time for reviewing for an exam tomorrow. BECAUSE. OF. MY. HYPOTHALAMUS. Go ahead. Make assumptions. I won't tell you why.

Back to my list. I hope everyone will have a happy Christmas. To those who don't celebrate Christmas, happy holidays. Especially you. You know who you are. I hope you enjoy your peace of mind.

So, top 1 on my list is...

I hope that the person who I want to talk to (in a serious way) will start talking to me. After all, what are "friends" for? It's not like I'm forcing something to happen or whatever. I just want things to be CRYSTAL CLEAR. So please, Lord, give this person the sensitivity and courage. Please.

Number 2: I hope my father stays healthy. I don't want to see him feeling bad.

Number 3: I hope my mother also stays healthy (not fat:D), and I hope she'll be worry-free. She doesn't deserve the wrinkles. Good thing she has her Pond's Anti-Aging Cream. Hahaha:))

Number 4: I hope my sister receives the recognition she deserves. I hope she passes the UPCAT and all the other exams. I hope her Christmas wishes also come true.

Number 5: I hope the rest of my family will all be happy. I wish there'll be no more conflict in the family. After all, we are related by blood. So, please. Let us all love one another.

I miss Nanay. I miss Lola. I hope they are happy wherever they are.

Number 6. I hope that even though Manang is not with her children and family, she stays happy -- because we consider her a part of our family and we love her.

Number 7: I hope our pets feel the spirit of Christmas. Oh, wait. How? Well, I just hope they stay healthy and happy and cute forever.

Number 8: I hope all issues in our country will be addressed by the government, especially the President. (Oh, Pres. Noynoy, Merry Christmas!)

Number 9: WORLD PEACE. Enough said.

Number 10: Good academic standing. Good enough to transfer in case a miracle happens.

Number 11: More friends. I hope to have more friends. And I hope the friends I have now and before will stay friends with me forever.

Number 12: I hope I stay healthy. No seizures, no attacks, no headaches. Please. Because I still want to be with my family and friends.

Number 13: I hope I get slim miraculously. Hahaha!!! I can dream, can't I? :)

Number 14: I hope I can have the money to buy that thing I want. :) Sounds materialistic, eh? I assure you, I am not that kind of person. It's just the time of the year so I'd like to buy something for myself.

Number 15: I hope THE person talks to me. You're still my best friend. I just want things to be clear to everyone. I miss you. :(

Have a merry Christmas, everyone! God bless us all.

Sem break's almost over.

2010-11-05T21:50:00.000+08:00

I have had too much of typhoons.
I have had too much FOOD.
I have had too much sleep.
I have had too much Facebook -- this one's still debatable:)
I have had too much waiting. So much waiting for SystemOne to give me a PE subject. It failed. But I wasn't surprised.

I wish I still can survive the coming sem. I still have lots of years to study and I hope I could find all the fuel to keep my engine running. LOL. My metaphor sucks.

I hate to have much more limited time to be with my best friends, but I am excited to be with my college friends again. Life's like that:)

Bye, sembreak. I will miss you. Thank you for replenishing my worn-out self.
Hello, Elbi. I must admit it, I missed you. :)

My former blog title? Nah.

2010-11-02T20:08:00.001+08:00

Now I'm really feeling the bizarre solitude. It's not that I don't have my friends physically around me these days. When you do something that puts your clique at risk, it's really hard. But something feels equally tougher, like when you keep something inside, and you're like, silently killing yourself.

I have logged in again to my abandoned, neglected and forgotten blog -- all because of these crappy things I have to type and shout to whoever wastes their time reading this post. Oh well, since I can't talk to anyone, might as well tell the whole world. Spotted my logic? I guessed the answer. Right, I'm losing all that precious thing you call logic. Reason. Probably even my brain. Just because I let another body organ control my life.

Cheesy, cheesy, cheesy.

Oh wait, it isn't even that body organ. It's the fault of the hypothalamus thing in the brain. Shocks.

Happy birthday Ma!

2010-09-03T12:54:00.001+08:00

I want to thank Ma for everything she's done and sacrificed for me and my sister.

Happy birthday Ma! Love you. I'll see you later okay?
Mwah:))

PAU!

2010-09-01T18:55:00.002+08:00

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, happy birthday... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

:)

I regret that I can't give you the top thing on your wishlist, but I'll pray that God will give it to you. Alam na!

Always take care. I'm always here for you.
MWAHMWAHMWAH:)

Birthdays!

2010-08-31T16:46:00.002+08:00

One of 'em birthdays which I am absent. I wish I could go home right after my class, but of course I can't. All I can do is grab my phone and call the celebrant (now, it's on the dictionary!). So, happy birthday Pa! I wish you get well sooner than soon. No more extra rice for you.

Next:
Pau's birthday tomorrow! Sweet 16:)
Ma's birthday on the 3rd. Sweeter 40-something:D

August 23, 2010

2010-08-26T19:16:00.003+08:00

I could not think of a title for this post and so I just opted for the date. I want to thank the Lord for making my father well, but I guess there will always be two sides of the coin, two (or more)"major major" happenings in a day, etc.

I'm sure you have heard about the hostage taking in Quirino Grandstand last Monday. Many blame the police, or the brother of the hostage taker, or the MPD chief, or the media, or whoever they like to blame. I guess that's the case with us people. We like to point here and there looking for mistakes. Don't get me wrong. I am not going to defend any of the people whom we blame. My point is, there are some people who blame our entire nation. I mean, sure the hostage-taker's a Filipino, but all Filipinos aren't like Mr. Rolando Mendoza. I am not about to defend him, I am about to defend my fellow Filipinos. Please, to those who have prejudices against us, we are not bad. We are people too. We have differences. So please do not discriminate us based on what you've seen on TV. The Philippines is not a country of hostage-takers. All I ask of you people is to be fair in judgment.

I am sure you've seen a letter telling people that Filipinos are not all like Rolando Mendoza. I've made one, because despite the lapses in our government and all sorts of issues in our country, I still love the Philippines.

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I mentioned "major major" above. Though I think Ms. Philippines meant "major, major" -- you know, that thing when you repeat an adjective for emphasis, I still think it has a good ring to it as an expression. Anyway, I want to congratulate Ms. Venus Raj:)

Enough of my ramblings.

UPCAT Tips - University of the Philippines College Admission Test 2011

2010-08-01T11:44:00.004+08:00

It's the UPCAT once again! This post if for my sister and her classmates:))

Guys, God bless you and I wish you the best of luck. Passing the UPCAT is not only a matter of brains or luck. It is also a matter of destiny. Well, that's my opinion.

Do your best, I know all of you will. As Bob Ong said, never underestimate your chances. ;)

I know all of you have worked hard to reach this part, and now that you are about to take an entrance exam that can change your life, pray to God, ask for His help and guidance, and relax, but not too much! :)

I'm not saying it's gonna be alright. I believe you need to feel a little pressure. Haha

Just some tips:

DO NOT FORGET to BRING your test permits!

Be there at the designated time early. As in. You know, to avoid traffic.

Be with your parents. Their presence really helps -- moral support and all. Plus, they're gonna provide you with "It's alright _______, no matter what happens, it's alright".

Don't eat TOO MUCH before the exam. Eat just the right amount of food.

Bring medicine for headache, or stomachache. Who knows, the exam may be too mind-bending or something may bother your stomach.

Bring umbrellas!

Bring some snacks and water. You know, the "regular" bottle. When I took the UPCAT I brought this really huge bottle thinking that I'll need a lot of water because the given time is 5 hours. During the exam I didn't even have a chance to drink or to eat my snack.

This one's depending on the building and room assigned to you. Some rooms are really cold, others I don't know. But just in case, wear jeans (or something comfortable) and bring a JACKET.

KEEP YOUR CELLPHONE IN SILENT MODE!

Don't forget to bring your pencils. I suggest you bring a separate eraser, because the one with the Mongol pencil can really get so annoying.

Have you practiced shading circles yet? You need to be really fast but make sure you shade them well or they might not be read by the machine -- but not to the point that you are already punching holes with the pencil.

PRAY before the exam. After all, whatever the result is, that's God's will.

During the exam:

Eyes on your paper! Haha:D I swear, even if you want to look somewhere else, you can't. it's like the paper absorbs you and your concentration;)

Sometimes you may get a really stiff neck. When I experienced it,I pretended to look at the time left, or at the board. I was really afraid to look anywhere else because I fear that I might be accused of cheating. Hahaha:) Crazy.

I know that you already know that UPCAT is right- 1/4 wrong. So I wouldn't suggest that you do "eenie meinie" or "my favorite letter". You can leave some items blank. SOME, because I recall that when I took the exam, I still guessed in some questions especially in the Math part.

Did you leave blanks? Watch out, you may just shade the right circle in the wrong number!

Be polite when asking for an extra sheet of scratch paper.

Don't waste time!

After the exam:

Do you feel good or not? If you feel good, well that's great. Hurray for you. If not, it's okay. We can never tell;)

Do not be intimidated by other students who brag that UPCAT is so easy. Maybe, they are pretentious little kiddies or proud relatives of Einstein. Did I just say do not be intimidated?

Now you can eat all that stuff you brought for your snack! :))

So the exam's done. What next? Oh, yes. TriNoma's there. You can put out all your frustrations or joy in Timezone. If your exam's scheduled in the afternoon, maybe you can just put out all your emotions at home;)

Now you can relaaaaaaaax! Wait for the results that will be released next year, most likely on January 2011.

August 1.

2010-08-01T11:34:00.004+08:00

This is a tribute to two of the great women in my life. The first influenced me indirectly and the second, directly.

Today is Former President Cory Aquino's first death anniversary. I really admire her because she changed a lot of lives. Being a mother is not easy, what more if you are also the President of the Philippines? The Mother of Democracy will surely stay forever in the hearts and minds of millions of Filipinos and the future generations to come.

Today is the birthday of my late grandmother. I fondly call her, Nanay. I really really miss her. I must say, she is a very great and loving grandmother to me and my sister. I hope she hears my prayers at night when I tell her I love her, for I failed to be by her side when she passed away.

I love you very much, Nanay. Everything I achieve is for you.

I'm everything I am, because you loved me.

Maikling Pamamaalam sa Aking Bughaw na Tsinelas

2010-06-29T20:11:00.002+08:00

Makalipas ang humigit-kumulang na apat na taon,
Ang aking bughaw na sapin sa paa ay bumigay na.
Tanggap ko ito,
'Pagkat nagampanan niyang mabuti
Ang tungkuling buhatin ako
Sa aking paglalakad
Paglalakad na 'di ko malaman
Kung saan ako dadalhin ng aking mga paa.

Aaminin ko na ang pares ng bughaw na tsinelas
Ay naging parte na ng aking buhay.
Kasama sa pagdarasal sa simbahan,
Pag-gala sa kapit-bahay,
Pagpasyal sa mall, pagmamadali sa eskwelahan.

Kani-kanina lamang,
Nang ako'y pauwi upang ipahinga ang napapagal na utak,
Ang isang bughaw na tsinelas ay napatid
Parang taong nalagutan ng hininga,
Ang bughaw na tsinelas ay sumuko na.

Hindi na niya ako mabuhat,
Mabawasan man ang aking bigat.
Sa aking patuloy na paglalakbay,
Hinding hindi ko malilimutan
Ang bughaw na tsinelas.

Having Error 1305 during installation?

2010-06-26T18:54:00.004+08:00

"Error 1305. Error reading from file E:\Setup\... Verify that the file exists and that you can access it."

I've been irked for two days now by some error that keeps on appearing everytime I install a game on my laptop (with Windows 7). Some file is missing or going crazy. The said file isn't missing, though. And I can actually access it but the error just keeps on appearing. I got an idea this afternoon that maybe I should try to copy the files from the DVD to my laptop and then install from there. It actually works! Don't ask me why the error appears or something -- I'm not really that knowledgeable about computers, I just manage to get by. Haha:D Turns out I was really lucky. So there you go, just sharing my luck;)

You can try copying the files on your DVD to a new folder in your desktop. Eject the DVD 'cause you no longer need it. In the folder, look for the setup application and you know what to do. The downside -- copying files can really take time.

You can also check Microsoft's site but I think it would be better to try the copying method first;)

Good luck.

Independence: Do We Really Want It?

2010-06-12T19:16:00.004+08:00

Today is June 12, 2010 and here in the Philippines we are celebrating the Independence day. I just think it seems to be ironic, because after all, our country lacks identity. You're right, I'm talking about neocolonialism. We depend on other countries like the US-- who can prove me wrong? Many Filipinos even take our own language for granted. When buying groceries, we buy those that are "imported". What happened to Filipino First? Are we really free from our colonizers? Or we willingly create the chains that bind us to them?

Just a thought.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROF. TATA! I REALLY MISS YOU. I LOVE YOU!!! MWAH MWAH MWAH:D

*photo by Willy Lorenzana

Rainy days...

2010-06-11T14:10:00.003+08:00

I just feel sad about lost opportunities, and I kind of blame myself for letting those pass. If not for the decisions I hastily made, my life would have been totally different. I realized that now that I am of the right age I must be really careful about those.

It's just the first week of classes and I already feel kind of sad. Maybe because I got caught in the "vacation" wave. Or maybe because I miss my friends and I wonder where they are right at this moment and what they are doing.

I am expecting lots of things to do, and I hope I could get past the stressful months ahead.

I just wish I am close to home:(

Quick post before vacation runs out:D

2010-06-07T01:45:00.003+08:00

I don't care if I am typing in the wee hours of the morning because I'll be on my way to Elbi "later". I'm not exactly looking forward to it -- well, don't get me wrong. It's not the issue about studies. Okay, I'll admit. partly. Haha:D But I don't want to spill everything here because I don't want to be misunderstood because that is what I am lately.

I hope everyone will have a great semester, and great grades;)

Freak.

2010-05-15T23:25:00.003+08:00

I have to admit: I miss blogging. It lets me express my thoughts (Huh?)... Especially when something unexpected happens, so I'll spill it all here. Well, not really. My mind's in a confused state right now -- all because of the freaking snatcher at the church. I mean, where could you be safe these days? The church is the House of God. How can the person have the nerves to do that?!

February Madness

2010-02-18T18:05:00.003+08:00

If you ask me what February means, I'll answer either of the two: my birthday or another month when I feel lethargic because of the coming vacation. I'm fed up with paperwork and films already, not to mention two field trips. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate studying. I just hate being away from my family and friends - away from home. In addition to this, I am beginning to think twice about my course. Communication Arts is a great course but, when I ponder about what I really want to become, I'm not even sure anymore. I used to say I want to be a lawyer, but things are changing now. As I see the complexity of life, I am beginning to have a hunger for simplicity - not because I am lazy or anything, but because I realized that I am just a simple person with simple wants and needs. Argh! So what should I take then? should I really shift? Or should I try to have more confidence?

Tuesday

2010-01-19T17:56:00.002+08:00

I am on a lethargic mode today. I don't know why, since I got enough (or should I say more than enough) supply of nutrients today... I want to go home. I really miss the comfort of my bed... and my family. Hmmm...

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T12:18:00.003+08:00

I hope everyone will have a very happy Christmas this year. Let us not forget this season's real meaning. It is not just giving gifts or treats but giving love and forgiveness.

Happy birthday, our Savior!

Christmas break and my muscle ache

2009-12-16T08:54:00.006+08:00

I am so excited for the Christmas break, even though it means balancing my time for fun and assignments. But, what makes me feel more excited is the real essence of Christmas, the day Jesus was born. I have my wishlist, and I hope even just one wish will be fulfilled.

My wishlist:

1. Peace and love in the family. Not really with the four of us, because we have always been peaceful and we love each other. What I mean is, for the extended family members as well.

Wait, is someone playing FarmVille next door? I can hear a goat and a horse. Okay, back to my wishlist...

2. Survive the second semester with good grades.

3. A better relationship with family and friends. Now that I am not always home and I don't see them often, it makes me miss them a lot.

4. Weight loss. I know I am the only person who could make this wish come true. Just support me, people:D

5. See and bond with the people I now rarely see and those who I never saw for the past 4 or 5 years.

6. Good books. I love books!

7. Justice for the victims of the Maguindanao massacre.

8. A guitar stand;)

9. A cure for my muscle ache. Really, it's annoying. Sometimes I have to go from one place to another then I'll have this muscle ache. It hurts, you know.

10. A cure for heartache.

and...

No more lives torn apart, that wars would never start, and time would heal all hearts. And everyone would have a friend, and right would always win, and love would never end. This is my grown-up Christmas list.

Second semester = BUSYNESS

2009-12-05T12:36:00.003+08:00

I thought it's gonna be easy.

Well, I'm partially right. At least I still manage to do whatever I want but a little less this time. I've got plenty of things to do -- most of them unwanted. I wonder why one G.E. subject is so demanding (considering I have no inclination in one of its parts). I won't mention the name so that if a student from UPLB happens to read this, I'll still be safe. *wink

I have decided to take three subjects under the Arts and Humanities domain and now I think I'm starting to feel the consequences. Hey, it's not that I take studying as a very stressful activity. It's just that I think it's... stressful. LOL.

(I'm not even laughing out loud when I typed LOL. LOL.)

I miss our house. Its warmth, comfort, and the people in it. Cheesy? No. I just hate it because I'm here in Elbi doing my assignments than being at home and chatting with everybody and playing with our pets. I hope you get what I mean.

...

20 days before Christmas. I can feel the cold wind already. haha

Back on track.

2009-11-21T14:00:00.003+08:00

After not posting for what seemed like eternity, here I am, wanting to be heard. So many things happened in the past months and I must say that I am neither lucky or unlucky.

The sem break was over. I can't get over this statement...

We are now in the third week of classes but my body is still in idle mode. After computing my grades last semester and realizing that I reached the requirement for being in the Dean's list, I now doubt if I could still make it this semester because even if I do not have any major subjects, the ones that I am taking now are my weaknesses. Hey, maybe I could change my point of view. Okay, I'll look at it from the positive perspective. I was once good in writing. Now notice the word "once". I realized that I have lots of rooms for improvement. Students with my course should be good at it - now this makes me feel pressured. When I hear or read my classmates' essays, they were all great, as in great. Oh, and mine? Don't mind it. It's trash.

Maybe I'm a little hard on myself but I really feel... Ugh. How do I feel? Like, stupid? I mean, I just lost my bag at a mall. That's stupid because I wasn't even holding it. I left it alone, just like a deserted little puppy waiting to be found by some other person.

Anyone out there to make me feel like the normal, cheerful, and happy me?

I'm back on track — the track of uncertainty.

The semester's gonna end.

2009-10-14T18:06:00.004+08:00

I feel my leg muscles ache frequently. Oh, well. Not a big deal but it really hurts. I did a lot of walking here in Elbi, and I believe I'd still be doing more because I need to.

The semestral break is coming, but first I have to deal with the finals week. I wish I won't be a "FINAList"... I still don't know when to get the class cards. Am I in a rush or what? I don't even know if I should take the final exams, but I am convinced that I don't need to. That's what I call fighting spirit:) I hope I'll pass all my subjects, and i wish myself good luck because I have three subjects under the Arts and Humanities Domain next sem. Hmmm... Anybody knows why SystemOne is such a... whatever. Never mind;)

How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls

2009-09-23T08:16:00.005+08:00

How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls
presented by Donna Dale Carnegie

1. You don't gain anything by condemning, criticizing, or complaining — or by reacting negatively when you encounter the three Cs in others.

2. By praising the best in others, you can inspire them to live up their full potential. And by living authentically and being true to your own values, you'll blossom into the person you most want to be.

3. The only way anyone will do anything is if you make them want to do it.

4. A smile and a genuine interest in someone new is all you need to make a friend.

5. The single most important way you can be a good friend, girlfriend, or daughter is to really listen to what the people in your life have to say.

6. You can't win an argument, but you can use common ground and questions to understand a situation better, shut down arguments, and open the road for discussion and compromise.

7. People aren't born cool or smart or sophisticated — you learn these traits through trial and error. If you make a mistake, admit it, do what you can to set things straight, and move on. You'll be a better person for it.

8. Be a leader. Expect the best from yourself and others, and you won't be disappointed.

For those who are interested in this book, visit this site.

Just a thought: I miss my classmates. I miss the Darwinians. My classmates gave me this book and I just finished reading it yesterday.

Makiling Challenge 8 (updated)

2009-09-15T14:18:00.001+08:00

The Makiling Challenge 8 was held last Sunday, 13th of September. We were required to join this event because it will serve as our final exam for our P.E. class. I was lucky because I had a lot of companions.

This race was really a challenge for me because it was the first time that I joined a fun run. Of course, why the heck would I join a fun run, given another option of having fun with my family and friends? But, I have to say that I also had fun. It was a new experience for me. I saw various kinds of people - young, old, women, men, in-betweens, and I even saw a physically challenged man. The sight of him trying to finish the race really struck me. The man had great inspiration, faith, and motivation. Well, he finished ahead of us. He's really great.

I never thought of doing this before. I never thought that I'll be doing this but, what the heck, I've done it! I have to say that I really loved the feeling of having finished the race. It was awesome.

The presence and support of my family and friends really helped a lot, and I am proud to say that I finished the Makiling Challenge 8.

Here's another problem, though. I've got to reach a distance of 60 km. Yes, that's SIXTY KILOMETERS. And for now I've got, like, 30 km. Which means I still have to attend my classes and do a lot of walking to complete the requirement. Duh. I'm not complaining - or at least I'm not complaining now when I am in the comfort of my room in our apartment with the aircon on.

UPDATE (September 23, 2009):

The Makiling Challenge 8 results are now posted in their website.

To view the 5km overall finish list, click here.
To view the 12km overall finish list, click here.

Good thing did not finish last:) Tito Jerry ranked 90th, Tito Abeth ranked 207th, Papa ranked 460th, I ranked 459th, and Anna ranked 458th.

Reminiscing

2009-09-15T13:27:00.001+08:00

Back then, things were different. Simple, if I may say.

Never too late for a tribute.

2009-08-11T18:41:00.004+08:00

We all know her as Ninoy Aquino's wife, Kris Aquino's mother, and the former president of the Philippines. Thanks to her, she brought democracy to our nation. She will never be forgotten - her legacy lives on. Let's all be united, don't waste what she started. Let's continue to carry the spirit of courage and bravery as our country faces different challenges.

Thank you, former President Corazon Aquino.

P.E.

2009-06-29T12:12:00.003+08:00

I thought Walking for Fitness was easy. Really. We walked around the upper field, and I think I came last. Haha:D

At least I'll be fit. 5 kilometers ang final exam, PE ba 'to o tino-torture ko sarili ko? Haha (kahit 'di masyadong natutuwa ang kalooban ko).

Gotta finish what I started. After all, I chose this subject. Crazy.

Elbi.

2009-06-15T11:39:00.003+08:00

Well, I'm kind of nervous right now. Sometimes I worry if I'll ever get the hang of college life. I guess I will - at least, that's what they say. I miss everyone back home.

We'll be on tour later. I hope I arrive into the assigned rooms in one piece. LOL.

Anyone from UPLB?

I heart MAROON:)

Menggay.

2009-05-21T20:28:00.005+08:00

Dogs bring a joy to me that's why I love writing about them (though there are really a few entries here about them), but now, I hate to type this. Menggay died just this morning. She is (was?) our "cuddliest" pet. She was five months old (born on the morning of December 24) but very, very small but I swear she's healthy. I used to joke that she has dwarfism. Well, that was funny before but now, she acquired Parvo (I really don't know what that is) and distemper. I'll miss her. I'll miss her wagging tail. I'll really do.

First, Namo. Then Tootsie's pup, then Menggay... Hmmm:(

Canine Headline

2009-05-20T20:17:00.004+08:00

Tootsie gave birth to a puppy last Monday. Unfortunately, the puppy died yesterday because of Tootsie's overprotectiveness. So much for a new pet.

This morning, Menggay, our other pet, was brought to the veterinary clinic. She hasn't been feeling well since yesterday...

What's wrong with our pets?!

ENROLLMENT AND ORIENTATION 101

2009-05-09T18:36:00.004+08:00

Anna and I enrolled last Thursday, May 7. I was surprised by the paying part - we had to list the serial numbers of the bills we are going to pay UP. Well, smart of them to do so because there are lots of fake money around. After the enrollment, we attended the PCO (Pre-College Orientation) facilitated by Gabay. I think it's fun, though I really didn't participated that much. The leaders of our small group, Kuya Jordan and Kuya Jessie, taught us some things like riding a jeep, avoiding absences, why not to have a photo with the Oblation, and blah. There were also hand signals to Manong driver, but I don't remember anymore:)

Slumdog Millionaire

2009-05-02T14:32:00.006+08:00

Destiny. Sounds nice.

When I watched the Oscar Awards on TV, I was surprised because the movie Slumdog Millionaire bagged numerous awards. I got curious so I watched it. This movie is about fulfilled dreams, genuine friendship, and true love.

I highly recommend that you watch this film. If you haven't seen it yet, you're missing half of your life. Really:)

By the way, its soundtrack, Jai Ho, sounds great;)

photo from Bollywood Buzz

The Climb by Miley Cyrus lyrics

2009-05-02T14:12:00.006+08:00

I don't like Miley that much but this song kinda makes me like her more:)

The Climb
Miley Cyrus

I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"
Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa...

lyrics from eLyrics.net

Namo's death='(

2009-05-01T11:02:00.003+08:00

I don't remember if it was Manang who told me the news but all I can remember was I felt extremely sad. Namo was a great dog. Though he is an askal, he was the nicest of our pets. He used to guard our house and bark everytime he sees a stranger. Everytime we'd go home from the bus garage we'll find him running after (sometimes before) us. Everytime I arrive home from school and he's there, he' d get up and "hug" me, then, not minding his smell, I'd pat his head. Sometimes I even shake hands with him. One time while sweeping the yard Pau told me, "Ate, tingnan mo o, nawawalis ko na si Namo pero 'di niya pinapansin". Just a minute ago, we swept the yard again and she called me and said, "Ate, nami-miss ko na si Namo".

Everyone in the house thinks that he was poisoned with monosodium glutamate, or vetsin. The employees found him there on the garage. "Nakita sa baba bumubula 'yong bibig, nasagasaan pa nga ng elf kasi 'kala ng driver aalis. Nawala na nga 'yong collar niya, siguro nahuli na yan sa labas no'n tapos nakawala lang, ayun, kinain sya do'n," my father told us.

We will really miss Namo. And whoever did the poisoning and the eating, may your conscience be disturbed and your tastebuds be worthless. You can't blame me for wishing this. After all, you poisoned and ate our pet. He's not just a dog, you know.

The Graduation Equation = Joy + Sadness + Fulfillment + Failure + Success

2009-04-08T19:19:00.006+08:00

I graduated from high school last 28th of March, 2009. Everyone was smiling, though I knew that behind those smiles is the incomparable sadness because we will soon be parting ways but we were still happy despite that for we achieved our goals and fulfilled our duties. My high school years in Darwin International School were truly memorable because I made a lot of friends, had many achievements, learned a lot and experienced suffering for success. As I look back, I remember the times I had with my classmates, schoolmates, and friends. I remember the laughter we shared, and the same sorrow we all felt as the graduation day arrived. I remember my teachers, especially Prof. Tata, who taught me lessons not only about school but also about life. I will never forget the times I had in my school, and I will always treasure the memories I had there.

We were complete - Mama, Papa, Pau, and I. I was so happy because everyone of my classmates managed to attend such a special occasion. As Prof. Jelai called my name, I cannot deny the fact that I seem to be in seventh heaven. And really, she called me a lot of times! I got numerous medals, and honestly, the big one is heavy. I've been stooped while I wore that.

College, here we come, UPLB, here I come!

Bubbles everywhere!

2009-04-08T18:34:00.005+08:00

Okay, I should have posted this way way back then but I didn't have the chance...

When I, Pau, and Papa went to SM, we noticed the old place of the Surplus Shop crowded with people and found these 'bubbles'. The children were obviously having fun because they seem to be floating in water. Well, I dunno what these 'bubbles' are made of. My father wondered what kind of gas is inside these things - who knows? These 'bubbles' may seem to be safe, but what if they're not?

Anyway, it reminds me of the movie, Bubble Boy, which shows the life of a boy who lived inside a bubble (duh, the title just said it).

The plot follows:

Jimmy Livingston is a boy born without an immune system. Because of this, he is forced to live in a bubble dome in his bedroom in Palmdale, California. For this reason, his neighbors nickname him Bubble Boy. Jimmy's mother, a devout Catholic, forbids him to leave the bubble dome because of his condition. She only exposes him to Highlights magazine and the Land of the Lost television show for entertainment. When he is a teenager, a girl named Chloe moves in next door. Jimmy is immediately taken with her, even though his mother warns him that Chloe does not seem like the kind of girl Jesus would befriend. Despite his mother's warning, Jimmy and Chloe become good friends. They develop a close relationship. At one point, Chloe tries to come into his bubble, but Jimmy is afraid of contamination and does not let her in.
One day, Chloe visits Jimmy and tells him that she is leaving for Niagara Falls to marry her long-time boyfriend, Mark. She announces that the wedding will take place in three days. She then asks Jimmy if he thinks that Mark is "the one," but Jimmy refuses to answer her. When Chloe tries to give him a gift, Jimmy refuses to accept it. Chloe is upset and decides to exit, leaving the present with Jimmy. Later, Jimmy opens the present, a homemade snow globe that contains miniature models of Jimmy and Chloe sitting on the phrase I Love You. Jimmy realizes that Chloe cares for him deeply. Overcome with guilt for having driven Chloe away, Jimmy builds a mobile bubble suit and sneaks off into the night, determined to stop the wedding.
Throughout his journey to Niagara Falls, Jimmy runs into a wide variety of people, including the Bright and Shiny cult, the Dr. Phreak traveling sideshow circus, Slim the biker and his gang of motorcyclists, Pippy, Pappy, Poonany, Pushpop the Indian ice cream man, and his parents. These people cause many problems for Jimmy throughout his journey but, through a comical chain of events, they help Jimmy arrive at Niagara Falls on time. Jimmy stops the wedding and takes off his bubble suit, allowing him to touch the girl he loves. He collapses and presumably dies. Jimmy's father then forces Jimmy's mother to confess that Jimmy had developed a fully functional immune system when he was four years old, and Jimmy realizes that he is not dead at all. It is revealed that Mrs. Livingston had hidden this fact from Jimmy to protect him from the world. Jimmy forgives her and leaves the church with Chloe. Later, Jimmy and Chloe are married with all of their new friends in attendance. Then, Pippy, Pappy and Poonanny drive the happy couple to their honeymoon (Wikipedia).

A journey of 2,775.8 miles begins with a single bounce.

My favorite quote/s:

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Confucius

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. - Lao
Tzu

Yeah, right. Lao Tzu has a version. LOL.

Its hidden meaning...

2009-04-07T15:31:00.004+08:00

I saw this in izabella's blog and it sparked my curiosity. It's called "What's your name's hidden meaning?" I typed my name, and got amused by the result.

You Are Carefree and Passionate

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

The Moustache Men.

2009-03-12T20:25:00.005+08:00

Monopoly. Pringles. Starr.

Who hasn't played Monopoly? Eaten Pringles? Chewed Starr? Way back then, I noticed something very common with these three - the moustache men! It's amusing because these three companies are all successful so I'm thinking that maybe the moustache is a lucky charm. Well, who knows? Maybe on an exam day, I'll probably put on a fake one;)

(photos from http://www.bbc.co.uk/, http://www.pringles.com/, and http://www.callueng.com/)

Stars:)

2009-03-06T17:55:00.006+08:00

I wrote this poem for our wall newspaper (a newspaper stuck on the wall, get it?). Ha ha!

Here it goes:

A Falling Star
by Shane Hermogenes

I dream to catch a falling star,
Yes, it seems so peculiar.
I watch the clouds disappear,
I'm trying to touch them but they aren't near.

The breeze blows in my face,
I stare up in daze.
One, two, three, a hundred thousand stars!
But, why do they seem so far?

I reach up, up above,
My heart flutters like a dove.
I stretch my hand and a star falls!
I looked at my palm, hearing my soul's call.

The wind embraces me,
I shout with glee,
For in my hand lies a star,
See, it's not really that far.

I want to reach my stars - my dreams and goals in life. I'm off to college, so let's see where my dreams take me.

National Achievement Test (NAT)

2009-03-06T16:58:00.002+08:00

My sister, a sophomore, will be taking the NAT on March 11.

God bless and good luck, Pau. You can do it:)

Same goes for all the examinees out there.

Seventeen.

2009-02-28T12:10:00.003+08:00

Carlisle: How old are you?

Shane: Seventeen.

Carlisle: How long have you been seventeen?

Shane: A while... ago.

Someone's imitating my blog.

My birthday is once again forgotten by someone.

I rushed while taking the Calculus exam.

My cellphone was confiscated.

My second birthday without Nanay.

What more could I ask for?

Happy seventeenth birthday to me.

Thanks to all the people who greeted me. You know who you are. As another chapter of my life unfolds, my moments with you, I'll always hold.

Blog Wars

2009-02-26T19:16:00.008+08:00

Before going further, visit this blog and compare it with mine.

Another BIZARRE SOLITUDE.

Is this plagiarism or simply coincidence? This is an odd thing.

Rafeliar, can you explain this occurence? Posting Taylor Swift's song and having the same layout are fine but your wording in the first part of your (or my) "Who am I?" section?! I am completely enranged.

BIZARRE SOLITUDE IS MINE.

Ijherafel, huh?

What? Plagiarism or coincidence?

She's too young for that!

2009-02-26T18:05:00.001+08:00

Eugene: Swimming is good for pregnant babies.

Shane: Pregnant babies?!

Yeah. Eug must have not meant that. Of course! Is there a pregnant baby? Then again, a thought entered my mind. I wonder who the youngest parents in the world are. Eug said they are aged 8 and 9 and they lived in China. Now, it's time for my research. I found out that the youngest mother (ever) was Lina Medina, 5 years old by then. She gave birth on 1939 to a baby boy. She named him after her doctor. Gerardo, her son, did not discover that she was his mother until he was ten. He died of a disease in the bone marrow.

Oh, about Gerardo's father? People never found out because when Lina was interrogated, she was not capable of giving clear answers. Like I said, she's five years old. Just five.

(Eug, sorry for letting the world know about your blooper. I know you'll forgive me. But see, we learned. Hehe)

Deadly Sins

2009-02-17T19:53:00.002+08:00

I hate and despise selfish, greedy, power-hungry, and moronic people!

Sorry if I expressed my anger through my blog. See, I hate them that much.

(Repost) My UPCAT - [not] a pending case:)

2009-02-15T08:10:00.000+08:00

I finally decided post this.

I got a pending case in UPCAT. Last Saturday, we immediately went to UP to inquire but the Office of Admissions was closed. Now I know that they're closed during Saturdays:)

This morning, my parents went back there and inquired about my status. They said they need a photocopy of my grade school diploma and a medical certificate. My heartbeat is a little normal now... I need to submit them because I stopped studying for less than a year due to my brain surgery. I thought my pending case was about my erasure (a FREAKING erasure) in my application form. Oh, well.

I am still happy and very thankful. After all, I still saw my name posted. Ha ha.

Gotta sort this out.

I'd like to express a million thanks to my family, mentors, friends, and others who supported me and lifted my spirits up. THANK YOU!

And of course, THANK YOU, GOD:)

UPDATE:

My sister checked the web yesterday and she showed me my UPCAT result. I passed! Though I'm 'in' in Los Baños and not Diliman, I am still extremely happy (take note of the adjective).

No longer a pending case.

To those who had pending cases and passed, my heartfelt congratulations!

To those who had pending cases but didn't qualify, it's okay. I know you did your best but God has better plans for you. Life doesn't end in failing.

To those who still have pending cases, God bless all of you and good luck!

Thank you, God! You're the best!

San Beda College Scholastic Aptitude Test (SBC-SAT) 2009

2009-02-08T17:37:00.004+08:00

I and my classmates took our last entrance exam, the San Beda College SAT, yesterday. My course is Legal Management, College of Arts and Sciences. It was pretty cold in there... I wish we'd have a hundred percent passing rate.

I'm thankful 'cause we didn't have a problem with our exam permits:)

UPDATE (Feb. 11, 2009):

I passed! 702541.

Click here.

Thank you, God!

A Warm Blanket for Mother Earth

2009-02-05T22:42:00.003+08:00

The very thought of gases trapped in our atmosphere disturbs me but it seems that every effect of global warming occurring nowadays is overlooked by humanity. The hotter summers, the fast spreading of dengue, the floods occurring everywhere, and the destruction of crops appear to be natural for some. It's as if we don't care, but do we really not care now that the disappearance of the Philippines is literally possible?

Global warming has been a major threat to our abused planet. It arises because of the so-called greenhouse effect. Greenhouse effect takes place when light from the sun passes into the atmosphere and some particles are disseminated by clouds back into space while some go to the earth's surface. On the other hand, some are stuck in our atmosphere, causing our planet to be warm. This is when global warming enters the picture. Excessive carbon dioxide emission, deforestation, permafrost (or frozen soil), methane emission, and erosion are the causes of global warming. As more heat is trapped in the atmosphere, changes in the climate and weather patterns is very likely. With global warming present, bad effects arise from it like the hastening of the extinction of species. I do not want my future grandchildren to miss the charm of the adorable penguins. We would not want to spend summer forever. We would not want to be caught in harsh storms. The shortage of water is very possible. Spreading of diseases such as dengue is quickened. Moreover, coastal flooding and the destruction of crops may sound like a nightmare. The connection between climate change and health is really appalling. Dengue, as mentioned, has boosted its rate of spreading due to the increase in humidity. These events are not fictional. These are for real. No one is to blame but us, humans, who caused this to happen to our planet.

We have terribly abused Mother Earth. I hope that we feel the urge to return whatever we acquired form Her. There are television ads asking to help save our planet. It's great to know that some people devote their time for the Earth. A book I have read, Maximum Ride: The Final Warning by James Patterson, is about a group of winged children led by Max, a fourteen-year-old girl with both avian and human DNA. They were tasked to save the world from the menace of global warming. This book is enlightening and it proves that young as we are, we can somehow help save the world.

Global warming may serve as a tough problem but it can be solved by being responsible and united. Together, let us make Mother Earth a safer and better place to live in.

Save yourself. Save the nation. Save the world.

Sources:

- Socyberty
- EcoBridge
- Wikipedia
- About.com■

*This is my editorial article, supposed to be. But it's okay... You may find some similarities with my other blog post. As for my new editorial article, well...

My NCAE result

2009-02-05T17:37:00.002+08:00

I and my classmates finally received our NCAE results. Yes, just now. Actually, I think it was worth the wait. I got a 99+ in the GSA (General Scholastic Aptitude) and an 84 in the TVA (Technical-Vocational Aptitude). Like I said, It was worth waiting for though I know I could have done better.

Ha ha.

Something new.

2009-02-01T13:54:00.005+08:00

My blog has a new look. Got this template from BTemplates. I think it's cute:)

By the way, I am still not working on my editorial article.

Want pizza?

National Career Assessment Exam (NCAE 2008)

2009-02-01T09:10:00.005+08:00

Last Friday, Prof. Tata announced something. Darwin International School is No. 1 in Bulacan based on the NCAE! Wooh! Kami 'yon! Fourth Year students!

Congratulations,

Coleen
Frances
Veni
Maxi
Lovely
Aya
Josa
Mikee
Jeremy
Nelea
Glo
Mela
Shane (ako)
Anna
Meg
Kat
Srj
Angel
Gab
JC
Kristian
Axel
Morena
Eugene

Thank you,

God
Mama and Papa
Pau
Darwin Admin
teachers
friends (all over the world, ha ha)
schoolmates
classmates
tablemates/seatmates (kahit palipat-lipat ako ng upuan)
sponsors (haha!)
fans (meron ba?)
supporters
everyone
Spongebob (my inspiration)

:D

National Career Assessment Exam (NCAE 2008)

2009-02-01T09:10:00.004+08:00

February...

2009-02-01T08:50:00.006+08:00

It's the first day of February.

I'll be turning seventeen in just 27 days.

Three weeks to go and I'll know my status in UP (well, the real status and not pending).

I'll be passing my editorial article tomorrow -- and I lost my folder containing EVERYTHING about it.

I have to type the stories for our club's book, due this month.

Our prom is on the 14th and I will be dancing. A. Formal. Dance. What more could I ask for? Ugh. I'll do it. This is our senior year anyway.

The formal dinner is on my birthday, but I don't think it's true. I think it's a tentative date.

We will stage a play next week. (Di nga?) Practice, practice, practice!

Patience, patience, PATIENCE!

I hope I lose calories after this month.

L.O.S.E.R.

2009-01-28T17:01:00.003+08:00

What makes you think that I don't exist anymore? I am complete, yet broken. Maybe you are the reason for my bizarre solitude. At least, I owe you. If it weren't for you, my blog wouldn't have a name.

Sheesh.

Why make someone hope - why make someone laugh - if, in the end, you'll be the reason behind the despair and the tears?

You're still a loser because you lost me, but deep inside I wish you'll still find me...

I feel like I've been cheated 'cause we never
said goodbye...

Taylor Swift's "Love Story"

2009-01-24T15:49:00.003+08:00

Album: Fearless
Genre: Country Pop

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes
And the flashback starts
I'm standing there
On a balcony of summer air

See the lights,
See the party, the ball gowns
I see you make your way through the crowd
You say hello
Little did I know

That you were Romeo you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go, and I said:

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet cause we're dead if they know
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while

Cause you were Romeo I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go and I said:

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

Romeo save me, they try to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real,
Don't be afraid
We'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story baby just say yes, oh,

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town I said:

Romeo save me I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said:

Marry me Juliet you'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad go pick out a white dress
It's a love story baby just say yes
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Cause we were both young when I first saw you...

Information: http://www.yoursonglyrics.com/love-story-taylor-swift/
Lyrics: http://www.metrolyrics.com/love-story-lyrics-taylor-swift.html

:)

:(

:'(

...

:D

University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET 2009)

2009-01-12T18:05:00.006+08:00

I passed the USTET! Yeah! I passed four, and I have been waiting for the UPCAT. Third week of January!

The Lord has been good to me throughout my years.

View the results: http://myuste.ust.edu.ph:8888/admission/results.jsp

Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET 2009)

2009-01-10T20:52:00.010+08:00

ACET. Hmmm.

Srj - accepted

Franz - accepted

Angel - accepted

Eugene - waitlisted

Shane -

So, what's my status?

Before typing my name, my sister promised to buy Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer for me if I pass Ateneo's exam. Great. Will I pass? I kept on saying, "It's okay. I'll accept whatever the result is." I am nervous. I was laughing, she was laughing.

How about me?

I hit enter. I minimized the window for suspense. When I opened it, I saw my name. I was accepted!

Shane - ACCEPTED

God, thank you!

Want to see the results? Here: http://www.ateneo.edu/results.php

For the pictures of the results in the Blue Eagle Gym, go here:

http://vincentpaul.multiply.com/journal/item/71/ACET_2009_Results

UPCAT 2009 results - false alarm.

2009-01-10T18:22:00.003+08:00

I thought it would be posted on the Net yesterday. *Sigh. I don't know what to expect. Well, according to the website, I can view the results online by the third week of January. I guess I'd have to hide my excitement and stop waking up everytime the first hour of the day comes. I think I'll just wait for the third week.

UPCAT 2009 results

2009-01-09T01:27:00.002+08:00

Coming Soon.

Sana makapasa ako sa UPCAT.

Whew. I have been waiting for this for almost five months now. The results will be posted today, January 9, 2009. I and my classmate, Axel, woke up early to view the results but... nothing. I don't know how I feel. It's my dream. I want to pass UPCAT. Sana. I believe that everything is possible if you believe. The Lord will grant it if we deserve it, for the fact that He gives us what is best for us.

To those who took the UPCAT especially my friends and classmates, may we all pass UP!

Wait, is it possible?

-edit-

To those who took the UPCAT especially my friends and classmates, may we all get what we deserve.

UPCAT results: http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/

Too many colors?

2009-01-03T22:15:00.005+08:00

I've been working so hard on making my blog appear colorful.I think I may have to make it look simple, though. I'm afraid I'd have another eye problem. Not sure if it'll help though.

Oh, if you are an authority on grammar, I'm afraid my blog would look bloody. Sorry for that;)

The reason behind it...

2009-01-03T21:38:00.008+08:00

I think I have to explain why I took too many college entrance exams.

Okay.

Mostly, it's because it is required in our school. Obligatory, compulsory, mandatory, necessary (I would like to thank my sponsor, Microsoft Encarta). You might think our school's a freak, go on. LOL. Kidding! I love Darwin:)

The system is that the higher the number of entrance exams we pass, the higher our grades are (for the final quarter, I think). They call these exams the external ones. Another reason is for me to have many options. If I can't pass my dream school, then I can enter another without much hassle.

As of now, I am still wondering when to take San Beda's exam because we haven't applied yet, or accurately, our teacher is not giving us application forms. *Patience. If you are a Bedan, can you explain to me why San Beda asks for an application fee that's greater (maybe the greatest) than that of the other universities?

I am nervous about the USTET. Well, not about my answers but about my shading. Why? Because the proctor of my friend's batch told them to use Mongol and not Stabilo Exam Grade as the machine can't read it. I used both, but much of the latter. *Sigh.

UP, Ateneo, La Salle, UST, San Beda, Mapua. I better pass all six exams. I don't want to waste the training my school gave me and the second chance the Lord gave me.

To me and to all the incoming college freshmen out there, good luck and God bless us!

Yes, sir!

2009-01-03T20:01:00.009+08:00

I am dedicating this post to Spongebob Squarepants, the best cartoon character ever.

There's something about him that makes me happy even if the earth comes crashing down on me. Well, that may sound cheesy but it's true. He has always been so jovial and cheerful. His genuine smile astounds me, even if he just has two teeth left, he never fails to show that he's happy.

I don't hate his stupidity, I like it. For us, it is enough to judge a person's character, but what the heck, huh? Some may have the money, the popularity, or the knowledge but they lack the most important thing - a big heart.

Troubles naturally exist but for Spongebob, everything has a solution. Stupid solutions, sometimes. He never fails to lighten the mood of everyone around him.

I admire his friendship with Patrick Star. They are really inseparable. It must be really good to go on through life with a friend knowing that he or she will be there through thick and thin.

Some people may think it was foolish for me to post something like this but I don't care because we are all kids at heart (and I'm not too old, I'm just turning seventeen and not the big seven-zero, duh).

To Spongebob, you rock!

De La Salle University College Entrance Test (DLSUCET 2009)

2009-01-03T19:01:00.016+08:00

DLSUCET results are out, and I passed! Thank God. I felt it was a lot harder than ACET but still I made it. Though I don't intend to be a La Sallian (correct me if I'm wrong), I still feel exuberant about it - after all, I'd get a high grade for passing all six external exams (maybe seven,including the NCAE). I still hope I'll pass the UPCAT. UP is where I really want to go to, but if it doesn't come my way, I'll be going to UST. Whew. Mapua and La Salle? Great!

The results: http://enroll.dlsu.edu.ph/dlsu/freshmen/

Thanks, Lord! You're the best.

How long have you been 17?

2008-12-11T20:59:00.009+08:00

I'm not talking about your birthday. I'm talking about Twilight. See the pic? After I read the book and watched the movie, I can't get over it. Though the book's quite better than the movie, the latter created excitement among my neurons. Lol. I absolutely like Dr. Carlisle Cullen - sorry, Edward fans. If you are not familiar with this (duh), it's about a human girl and a male vampire who fall in love with each other, Bella and Edward. You better read it, because if you miss it, you miss half of your life. Seriously.

I'm done with the first book and to say that I'm going through hell searching for the next books is an understatement.

"I have never given much thought to how I would die, but dying in place of
someone I love? Seems like a good way to go."

Mapua Scholastic Aptitude Examination (MSAE 2009)

2008-12-11T11:26:00.009+08:00

During our study tour yesterday, I received a text message from Mapua. I passed their exams! Though I don't intend to study there (you might wonder why I took the exam - that's another blog post), I am very happy. It convinced me that I really have a brain. Kidding! LOL.

Here it is: http://www.mapua.edu.ph/admissions/ExamResults.asp

God is great.

A chilly night...

2008-11-07T20:14:00.008+08:00

The weather's making me feel lethargic at this moment, though I still managed to eat choko-choko and type this entry. LOL. How ironic.

I feel pensive but not that mawkish in feeling, okay? Hehe. I wish I have Hermione's Time Turner. If I could just bring back time, I would do everything right.

We will soon be graduating and I don't know what to do in college. I mean, yeah, I am seldom sure of myself given my shyness (which is now turning to kapal-ness) but I don't know how to cope with a new atmosphere because it's always been hard for me to adjust.

Oh, well... So much for this. It has dawned on me that this scenario is part of growing up.

Exam Overload 2

2008-10-20T17:13:00.008+08:00

I took the DLSUCET yesterday with my classmates. After the exam, I went to MoA with my family and friends. We were so disgusted when we searched for nice but reasonably-priced notebooks. Though we were tired walking for miles, we had fun in Timezone (we found a blessing in the form of a boy who left his tokens). We had a blast (as I type this, I try to bear with my colds which got worse when I ate ice cream, so my nose got a blast too). Next mission: MSAE.

Exam Overload!

2008-09-09T19:10:00.005+08:00

Just took the UPCAT and the NCAE, and I'm about to take the ACET on September 14. Wish me luck! Oh, and about the results? Just wait for January - I hope that 2009 will be great for me.

Whew. . .

2008-06-17T17:02:00.004+08:00

Tomorrow's our first day of classes! Well, the regular ones. Darwinians aren't strangers to there-are-classes-on-Saturday or we-have-classes-on-March-and-April sorts of things, so it's really not new, except for the fact that we have to wear our uniforms. New school year, new teachers, old classmates. . . and a new pen!

Darn it. . . (sorry)

2008-05-27T18:45:00.003+08:00

Oops. . . Almost got into a trouble! Didn't really mean, though. Why do others tend to be "hot" sometimes? I mean, I don't really have bad intentions at all.

Easy. . .

Global Warming

2008-05-27T04:00:00.002+08:00

I've watched a documentary by Al Gore about global warming and I have to admit, that news is so disturbing. Global Warming has been a threat to our planet, and I hope every individual can and will cooperate to make Mother Earth a safer and better place to live in.

A lot of people have abused our planet. I hope they feel that they need to return to Her whatever they got from Her. Currently, there are TV ads asking to help save our planet. It's great to know that some people devote their time for the Earth.

I got this idea when I browsed a mag. The effervescence of sodas are caused by the carbon dioxide dissolved in the liquid. Does it mean that we contribute to global warming after drinking our fave softdrinks? Well. . .

www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/apr/30/yehey/metro/20070430met5.html

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/en/

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=emilJurado_feb22_2007

Until I get over you. . .

2008-05-03T14:36:00.002+08:00

Woke up today thinking of you
Another night that I made my way through
So many dreams still left in my mind
But they can never come true
I press rewind and remember when
I close my eyes and I'm with you again
But in the end I can still feel the pain, every time I hear your name. . .

The sun won't shine since you went away
Seems like the rain's falling every day
There's just one heart, where there once was two
But that's the way it's gotta be,
'til I get over you

Walked through the park, in the evening air
I heard a voice and I thought you were there
I run away but I just can't escape
Memories of you everywhere
They say that time will dry the tears
But true love burns for a thousand years
Give my tomorrows for one yesterday
Just to know that I could have you here

When will this river of tears stop fallin'?
Where can I run so I won't feel alone?
Can't walk away when the pain keeps callin',
I've just gotta take it from here on my own,
But it's so hard to let go. . .

:(

People always come and go...

2008-05-03T05:33:00.003+08:00

I think goodbye is the hardest thing to say especially if you love a person so much. It's never easy. Why do people go? Can they just stay and live life with us? Seeing them leave breaks my heart. I'm used to seeing them everyday, laughing with them, doing as in 'everything' with them. But I think saying goodbye is always a part of our lives. We meet people, then those people go, but no matter where they go, their hearts will always be connected with ours. I'm lucky because I met them. They have made my life more meaningful and colorful. Hey, don't be sad! Goodbye doesn't really mean that they can't go back.

butterflies. . .

2008-05-02T12:03:00.002+08:00

I just love butterflies!

They are so adorable.

Save the Vowels!

2008-04-27T11:12:00.002+08:00

I saw this ad on TV, it's the Save the Vowels Movement. I'm not so sure about the name, though. But we have to face the truth. Are we really becoming "spelling - minimalists" especially in English? People of all ages enjoy text messaging, but we don't know that it damages our so-called spelling powers. Okay, I've been into text messaging (take note of the tense), but this TV ad really made me rethink the whole text messaging thing. I'm not telling you to quit "texting". I'm just stating the facts here. . . I hate people who text like they are always running out of the typing space. People who'd rather type rply instead of reply. What's with a single letter anyway? There's a lot in there.

"wat tym wil we mit"
"hir na me, wer na u"
"c u @ skul"
"kol me l8r"

After texting for about three years (but not like a cellphone addict), I found myself guilty of this crime (I forgot how to spell embarrass). It's not really a crime, but we're killing vowels here, right? We knew them when we were about three years old, but now we're just ignoring them like bugs on our LCD screens.
We shouldn't take them for granted.

Because of texting, we forget to spell words, forget to use correct grammar, and forget to punctuate correctly. I'm not saying that I use the English language perfectly, but heck, I'm trying!

Next time you send a message to your mom about the dishes you left this morning, or your classmate about your Science project which you forgot to do, be sure to give life to some vowels.