As The Story Goes

the one invisible

2008-11-06T18:27:00.003+08:00

So I haven't been posting anything for the past couple of days. This is probably because I have been watching anime everytime I turn on the computer. Haha. Which also explains why I am always invisible in YM. :)) But sadly, quite a lot of people know I am online even though I am already invisible. Haha. They said they have this program for detecting invisble people out there. Haha. Oh well. Who cares. Haha. :))

So what's up lately? I though Nov.6 was a Friday, but apparently, I was wrong. Haha. It's actually today, which is a Thursday.

I went to elbi today to find out when they would release the form26. Good thing that I ran into one of my orgmates. It really saved me the trouble of walking all the way from the OUR to EE Bldg. Haha. Thanks guys!

I finally finalized my schedule. I kinda realized that waiting for the ROTC to extened their slots would just be a waste. Also, it is one of my orgmates' advice to finalize it as soon as possible so that my form5 can be printed as soon as possible as well, so that when it comes to getting m Form26, it wouldn't be that of a hassle. :)) Hope though that I would be able to prerog the subjects that I need. :))

I just got a call from my aunt/eye doctor, and she told me where I can buy those contact lenses I was asking her about. Haha. Yes, I am actually going to try if I would be able to keep up if I use contact lenses instead of glasses. Haha. Actually, I've been planning this for quite some time now. But you see, only lately have I actually done anything about it. Haha. Oh well. At least there's still a few more days to practice wearing it before the school starts right? :))

Also, I just finished Shaman King, thw whole 64 episodes from start to end. Haha. I kind started last week I think (can't remember which day) and I finished this Tuesday. Haha. The anime is really cool, even though it was kinda old. Anna-san is really hot! x_X.

Well, anyways, I also watched the latest episode of both Grey's and Gossip Girl. I don't want to expound on that since I'm not really in the mood. I really thought Nate and Jenny would hook up. And what's with Rufus? He's really becoming a pain in the ass for Jenny. Haha. As for Blair, congratulations for making it to Yale. Haha. :)) Alex and Izzie! Yeah! :))

Well I guess those are all the updates you guys should know. Haha. Don't worry though case I can sense that I would be blogging more often again since school would about to start. Haha. :))

Itte kimasu!

How could you do it?

the one wandering before sleeping

2008-10-31T20:42:00.003+08:00

Well I haven't updated for a while now have I? Haha. I guess I was just too caught up with the animes and tv shows I have been watching lately. Haha. Who would've thought that I would actually get to like anime? Haha.

It's halloween, and it feels funny cause it doesn't really feel like it. But the air of Nov. 1 is pretty evident, with the new having their coverage all over the country regarding traffic and incidents and all these other things regarding undas.

And since it is nov 1 tomorrow, not only it is a mark that october is coming to an end, nor the signal that we would be visiting the cemetery again so early in the morning to avoid the traffic, but as well as the signal that the semestral break, if it IS a break after all, is also coming to an end. Crap. x_X. In a few more days, enrollment would be going on once again, and it just starts all over again. Nice. x_X.

Lately, so many thought have been going/wandering in my head everytime I try to sleep or try to wake up. Thoughts about things I wouldn't usually think. Creepy. Haha. Oh well. I guess at some point I would need to think about those things. Haha. It's only a matter of attitude as they say. Haha. :))

Oh, a lot of people are having their birthdays today! Haha. Too many to mention but you know who you are right? It's the season of birthdays and such in the months o october and november. Don't know why though. Haha. :))

Anyways, til then!

It doesn't necessarily mean that when you are hated, you have done something bad. Sometimes, its because you have done something actually better.

the one in a diet

2008-10-25T19:22:00.003+08:00

Lately I have only been eating two full meals a day. x_X. I have been sleeping almost around 12mn and wake up between 11am to 12nn. In effect, I don't get to eat breakfast, but instead, start my day with lunch. Nice isn't it? x_X. Don't get me wrong though cuase there are still some small meals in between those two meals. Haha. :))

I've watched the 4th and 5th episode of grey's anatomy season 5. Finally Izzie and Alex are starting all over again. Hope though they make it right this time. Haha. :)) Meredith is making a lot of progress, and lately I think she is becoming more of a mature person. Haha. Cristina is funny as always. And George! George passed his intern exam. Oh well.

Also, I found a lurking webclip of the next episode of Gossip Girl. Apparently Jenny is going through some changes. Haha. Can't wait for he next ep! It's entitled Pret-a-Poor-J. x_X.

Well nothing else to talk about now is there? Haha.

You'll be surprised how a simple 'thank you' can get you.

the one who wouldn't be chased after all

2008-10-22T20:37:00.002+08:00

So quite a few things happened for the past hours...

I was able to find Justin Timberlake's What Goes Around piano music sheet. I was able to play only up to the part before the "what goes around goes around goes around comes all the way back around". Haha. I'm planning to work on the piece this week. I haven't played the piano for the past semester so this sembreak, I'm making amends. Haha. :))

Also, our batch (chem engg '07) had a little gathering last night. I don't really want to go into the details of what happened but it was really fun and "adventurous". Too bad not everyone, or so at least the people who said they would come, was able to make it. Oh well. I guess there are just people like those right? It's okay. At least we had fun. Haha.

I drank last night. Not beer. Not vodka. Don't know what it was but I was pretty sure that it was an alcoholic drink. Haha. But apparently my batchmates know how to mix these kinds of stuff so luckily I wasn't able to taste the "alcohol" in the drink. It was kinda sweet and tasty actually. Haha. But as they said, the drink was kinda strong. Don't get me wrong, I didn't end up dizzy or drunk but when I got home, my chest was all red. Haha. Allergic reaction? Mom says its pretty normal for one who just had his first time drinking a really hard alcoholic drink especially with "our genes". Seems that Mom also had the same body reaction long time ago when she drank. Haha. Oh well. But it's pretty much disapperaing now. :))

Finally, I was able to watch the latest episode of Gossip Girl - Chuch in Real Life. It was kinda feel-good episode. Dan and Serena talked again. Nate and Dan are pretty much being good friends. Chuck and Vanessa are getting it on. And Blair, falling again for Chuck. I like the ending of episode, though I can't make up my mind if Chuck only likes Vanessa to get back at Blair or he really really likes Vanessa. Haha. Hmmmm. Anyways, for sure though, B isn't going to be the one chased after all.

Well I guess that's all. I'm really kinda tired so I don't want to type a long entry. Haha.

Leaving is easy. But what happens to the one left behind?

the one who slept all day

2008-10-20T20:45:00.003+08:00

Haven't been productive today. Haha. Woke up at around 10am. Ate breakfast then went straight to the laptop. Haha. Then around 1pm, ate lunch. Laptop again. Around 4 I slept again. Woke up at 6:30. Ate dinner. Went to the living room to play the piano for a while. Then watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Then Will and Grace. Then took a bath. Then typing. :))

Very productive right? Perhaps the only thing I achieved today was to play Keri Hilson's Energy just by hearing the song. Haha. Nice. But it's not complete yet cause there are a lot of missing parts. Haha. :))

I can feel myself sleeping in few minutes. Haha. Crap.

Anyways, there's still about 3 hours left for this "day" so I guess I can make something productive out of 3 hours right? After all, I did sleep a lot today so I guess sleeping late won't hurt right? Haha.

I've been thinking lately if I should wear contacts or not. I don't know why. It's like suddenly I feel like taking off my glasses for some reason. Haha. But ofcourse that would really require a huge part on my side since my last "attempt" to wear contact lenses utterly failed because my eyes blinked every now and then. x_X. Perhaps I'll go to the eye doctor and inquire about it. Haha. :))

What do you think guys? Contacts or not? Haha.

We started nothing.

the one who has a microSD

2008-10-19T20:53:00.003+08:00

We went to ATC today for no valid reason at all. Perhaps we all just wanted to have a break and eat out again. Haha. Though eating at Shakeys doesn't really count as dinner out now does it? Haha.

Anyways, I am currently transferrinh some of my music to my phone. Appraently a lot of people always keep asking me about the songs I store in my phone. This time, I would have something to tell them. Haha. Yeah! :)) I bought a 4GB microSD card for less than 1k! Yeah! This is cool! :))

Also, I have transferred the pictures long stored in my phone to the laptop last night. Since the semester already ended for me - no more exams, just class cards to get - then I thought that it would be nice to start the sembreak clean. Haha. I'm also thinking to delete some of the old messages I have in my phone(s). For the both of them, I think I have aroudn 500msgs each. Haha. That's because I'm too lazy to delete msgs right after I read them. Haha. Oh well. :))

I found Skoog's (is the spelling correct?) book about analytic chemistry, but I didn't buy it since it wasn't hardbound or colored. Haha. Picky right? I don't know. It's just that I don't really feel like studying with books like those, the LPE ones. Haha. No offense ofcourse to those who buy/read it. That kind of book would be totally useful if I am not going to buy it, but since I want to buy a book, might as well be something that would last longer than I right? Haha. And something that would still look nice after a couple of decades. :)) Oh well.

But I did find something useful. I found a cool laptop sleeves for my laptop. Haha. I've always wanted one since the laptop I am currently using would perhaps be my laptop for the next 4 to 5 years, at least before I graduate college. Haha. :)) Now my laptop won't be dirty and dusty again. Surprising how my laptop gets so dusty even though I use it almost 5 hours a day. Haha. :))

Well I guess that's all. I think I will go to school tomorrow just to pickup my classcards from my teachers. Hopefully though that I do see them so as not to waste my trip there. Haha.

Till then!

Not everyone can become great artists. But certainly great artists can come from anyone.

the one with the sembreak :))

2008-10-18T20:42:00.003+08:00

SEMBREAK AT LAST!

Haha. Well at least for me, but I can't really speak for everyone I know since some of us still have final exams coming until this Tuesday. Haha. Good luck to those who still have exams for the semester! Hope you guys do well. :))

I have a lot of plans for this coming sembreak. Haha. As usual, they're just plans so no pressure. After all, no one would be affected directly with these plans in mind. Haha.

So far I have already done one of those goals - CLEANING MY ROOM. Haha. Since the past two weeks were kinda heavy, my room was filled with papers and exams and handouts scattered all over. Haha. But when I woke up this morning, which was actually 11:00am, I stood up and cleaned my room. Now it looks more decent. Yeah!

I guess I'll just update you guys with these goals. Haha. It's the sembreak so there's plenty of time to blog. :))

Enjoy it while you still can. Nothing lasts forever.

the one who slept in the couch

2008-10-16T12:24:00.003+08:00

I was supposed to update this last night after studying when I smelled something really bad. And it wasn't me becuase I took a bath before studying. But could it be? Haha. No. When I followed the source of the irritiating odor, the source was just at my window. I opened the blinds and BOOOM! X_x. It wasn't just the irritating foul odor but there were these hundreds of insects on the screen! These were small bugs that were moving here and there that exhausts realy foul odor. Perhaps a stinkbug of some sort? X_x.

So I got this Insect Killer spray and sprayed my window. Some were killed, some just slipped right outside. Haha. Morbid as it may seem, I kinda enjoyed killing those bugs. Reminds me of a game in a mobile phone that "kills bugs" using your mobile phone. Haha. Anyone remembers that game? Haha. x_X.

But that wasn't the end of it. So apparently some of the insects got into my room I was always holding this tape to kill them with. They're not really that fast so I didn't really have a hard time catching them. But it was kind hard when it comes to killing/smushing them not because I am an insect lover (which is not) but because once you kill them, they release twice the amount of bad odor as opposed to when they're just plain there. x_X. Fortunately, I was able to kill them all without fainting or dying. Haha.

But that wasn't the end of it either. I had to study for chem last night since I kinda felt that I my mind won't be set for studying today. So I studied. Then before I slept, I went out to get some water to drink. Then when I entered the room again, BOOM! The smell came over again. Maybe I was in the room too long that I never noticed the mixing smell of pesticide with the actual pest. x_X. So in an effort to save my nose, I didn't sleep in my room. Where I slept? In the couch. Haha. Nice.

By the way, I already watched the latest episode of gossip girl, New Haven Can Wait. I'm glad Blair and Serena are back in being friends, though I must admit that when both of them are fighting, they kinda get hotter. Haha. Also, a new twist! Dan and Nate actually talked about something other than Serena. Haha. This is cool. Hope Dan and Nate do become friends, so as Chuck would be pissed off. Haha. Oh well. Can't wait for the next episode.

I can't not know you.

the one with the womanizer

2008-10-11T17:54:00.005+08:00

X_x

Britney's back! Haha. And she's hotter than ever! x_X.

I know just what you are.

the one all or nothing

2008-10-09T18:34:00.003+08:00

Ah, so much has happened for the past three days. Exams. Debates. More Exams. Practical Exams. And ofcourse, a lot more exams. x_X.

The week hasn't ended yet so there are still long exams to pass and papers to do. Haha. Oh well. At least it won't be hectic as the last three days right? Haha.

I don't know if I did well with my exams this week. Perhaps there was just too much. I guess I did pretty fine, but I don't think I did exceptionally well with the exams. Haha. Oh well. I guess you can't win them all, and I guess it's only a matter of time till karma catches up. What goes up, must come down. Haha.

Nonetheless, I am satisfied with what happened this past three days. It may not be the best moment of my life but it certainly is a memorable one. Haha. Yeah! Go me!!!

I already got the take home physics lecture exam, and from the looks of it, it looks pretty damn HARD. Haha. Oh well. Perhaps that's why Sir made the exam take-home. And to think that it would all be easier. The worse part is that not only NO ERASURES but ALL OR NOTHING PER ITEM! CRAP! Ten problems = 6pts each, all or nothing. Great. Just great!!!

It's all or nothing.

the one S-T-R-E-S-S-E-D-!-!-!

2008-10-05T18:26:00.000+08:00

S-T-R-E-S-S-!-!-!

There are so many things to do. So many exams to prepare for. So many activities to do. x_X.

I guess that always happens during the last week of classes for the semester right? Teachers and Professors giving their students a run for their subjects and classes. Perhaps they want to make them as memorable to the students as possible. Hope though that what sticks to us students is memorable "passing" way, not the memorable "failing" way so to speak. x_X.

Lets' see what I would have this coming week.

MONDAY:

REVIEW DAY

TUESDAY:

4 - 5:30 PHILOSOPHY 1 DEBATE (equivalent to one long exam!)

5:00/5:30 - 7:00 MATH 37 PRE-FINAL EXAM (crap!)

7 - 8:30 CHEMISTRY 40 4TH LONG EXAM (so many reactions to "memorize")

WEDNESDAY

7 - 8:30 PHYSICS 13 LAB EXAM

8:30 - 10 PHYSICS 13 PRACTICAL EXAM

7 - 9 CHEMISTRY 40 LAB EXAM

THURSDAY

7 - 8:30 CHEMISTRY 40 PRACTICAL EXAM

2:30 - 4 SOCIAL SCIENCE 2 3RD LONG EXAM

4 - 5:30 PHILOSOPHY 1 DEBATE PART 2: FINAL SPEECH!!!

5 - RELEASE NG PHYSICS 13 4TH LEC EXAM (take home!)

FRIDAY

3 - PHYSICS 13 4TH LEC EXAM DEADLINE

12 MN - PE FINAL PAPER (email)

SATURDAY

ENGSOC SEM-ENDER! (relaxation!)

MONDAY

10 - PHILOSOPHY 1 2ND LONG EXAM

Boom! Nice schedule right? Last week of classes is so hectic. But at least thanks to my math and PE teacher, we won't be having classes next week. This means that I would have more time to review for the other subjects, that is if I do use it as time to review. Haha.

Basically Tuesday and Wednesday is my hell days, but since exam everyday, HELL WEEK!!! And it's a Sunday today, so that leaves me a couple of days to organize my thoughts and review for the upcoming exams. Great. Just great!!!

Oh well. I guess I just have to live by it. x_X.

In memory of what we used to call "in love"...

the one with the update

2008-10-03T22:58:00.003+08:00

It's been ages since I have blogged. Haha. So here are some of the few updates that happened recently and not-so-recently.

Last week was a hell of activities. I don't quite remember if I mentioned this here but I was actually a candidiate for Mr. Philosophy. Haha. Yes. There is such a thing/contest, and yes, I was chosen not only by my classmates but the other classes of our professor as well. You see, my professor handles four classes of Phlo1, and only one pair (a boy and a girl ofcourse) per professor is allowed to participate. I didn't really want to be part of it, primarily because I'm not used to joining these kind of contests. Haha. Then again, it wasn't my decision to be part of it or not, so I just had to go with the flow. Haha.

Well it wasn't that bad. I mean a lot of my classmates were watching, screaming and cheering for me. Haha. And it was a wonderful and memorable experience, something that I won't be forgetting soon. x_X. Yeah! I would like to congratulate the winners of the contest though. Haha. I didn't win. :))

Also, we had an informal debate in SoSc2 last week which was actually fun. No offense, but this subject really bores me. But that was the only class/meeting that was really really NOT BORING. Haha. Oh well. I guess I'm not really meant for the social sciences eh?

Last Saturday, we did not only have a WRITTEN EXAM in ROTC but an OBSTACLE COURSE IN THE MOUNTAIN as well. It was really really fun!!! Rapelling, going underground, the rain, the mud, the tires, the wall, the screaming, the shouting, the people, me, crossing an imaginary river with only a rope to hold on to, and all those other things as well. After that worthwhile whole-day experience, I went home as if I wasn't a decent person. Haha. As if I am. x_X.

This week didn't have as much activites as last week, but there were a lot of meetings that I had to attend. GA. Phlo debate meetings. And all those other things as well. x_X.

By the way, results of the previous exams were given this past two weeks, and I'm kind surprised and happy and nervous all at the same time. Haha. I won't really talking about that much here since I don't want to appear very "proud" to you guys. I guess I'll just keep it to myself. Haha. :))

HELL WEEK NEXT WEEK! Yeah! And to think that I don't know the schedule of the exams yet. Or so at least I am not sure. x_X. This is good.

Oh, one last thing. Systemone distributed the slots already last week, and guess what, I HAVE CHEM32 NEXT SEM! Yeah. At long last, I won't be delayed! Haha. Or so at least I hope. Hehe. Damn prerequisites. But I guess that will have to do. I can do this. WE can do this.

The bad side though is that every TTh, my schedule is from 7AM TO 7PM STRAIGHT. Nice. Very Nice. And WF are not so free either, though there are breaks within right? Haha. Oh well. I can do this!!! :))

So I guess that's all.

Bette Davis Eyes.

the one with the skittles

2008-09-23T23:26:00.003+08:00

Lately I've discovered that not only chocolates can make me feel awake during the night - so does candies! Haha. I've only discovered it last night when I was so sleepy. I went to the refrigerator hoping to find some chocolates. To my dismay, I found none. But there was this bag of skittles which was already opened, probably by my youngest cousin who always visits us to find something to eat. I grabbed three small candies and tada! I'm awake. Haha. And now, since I've just finished my Phys13 lab homework, I ate three candies again to keep me alive so I can start with my chem40 post-lab.

I feel that lately, I'm being unproductive. Haha. The weekend was free yet all I did was play, and eat, and sleep, and watch TV, and ofcourse play some more. So sad. x_X. Then again, the past is in the past, so I guess I can't do anything about it anymore can I?

Thursday as I see it would be a very busy day. Besides the post-lab report of Chem40 which I will pass earlier in the morning, there would also be a Philo Night to be held on that same day. I still don't have my costume, and my confidence is not helping me. Haha. Crap. I knew this was a bad idea. But no, my classmates beg to disagree. Oh well. I guess I just have to do what I have to do, and try to do it the best way I know how.

Internet is back again! Yeah!!!

We can only love the best way we know how.

the one with the "dreadful" exam

2008-09-19T22:54:00.003+08:00

This is a bummer. Youtube just pulled out the music video of Crush. Crap. Oh well. At least I was able to watch it before it went off. I think the video would be reposted soon enough. Haha.

We just had our so-called "dreadful" exam in phys13. Actually, not that I am boasting or anything, but it really didn't feel that dreadful. Haha. Well at least for the problem solving part. The conceptual part though was nothing new - still confusing as always. So honestly, I don't know the difference between this so-called "dreadful" exam and the other two previous ones.

There was this thing that if we were able to finish it half the time, the second problem's score, which was by far to sir was the hardest problem for the whole exam, would be doubled. I was able to finish the exam before an hour, and hopefully, I do get the bonus. After all, I'm not usually the type of person who would pass the exam ahead of time. Haha. x_X.

Since there's no more Physics Fair tomorrow, it's back to Saturday reality - ROTC. Haha. I just got my haircut this afternoon. Now come to think of it, would it be alright if my hair was short for Philo Night? Haha. x_X.

And since I need to wake up early tomorrow, then I guess I have to go to sleep right now. Haha. Till then.

Oh and by the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD AND TO MY GRANDFATHER AS WELL!!! (even though the latter passed away. x_X) Come to think of it, I kinda miss him.

Do you catch a breath when I look at you, are you holding back like the way I do...

the one "crushed"

2008-09-15T20:27:00.004+08:00

Only just now have I heard that David Archuleta actually released a single after Idol. Haha. Really. Just now. Why? Have you heard about his new song? Haha. I just actually heard from Myx where they just showcased the ringtone of his song. I only heard the chorus but damn the chorus was great! So I searched the net to find something and to my surprise, he already released a music video! What?!? Haha. Oh well. The video is kinda... childish? I don't know. But the voice rocks! Haha. And I love the piano on the pier part! Very... dramatic. Haha.

Anyways, I just got my student driver's license! Yeah! This is so great. After weeks/months of waiting, I finally had the time to fix things. In just a matter of two months (since that's when my birthday would be), I can change it to a non-professional driver's license! Woohoo! That means no more accompanying while driving. Haha.

I also finished studying for math, at least until the graphing part. The area formula isn't that hard as long as you know the formula. Haha. I'm really having a hard time with roses. They suck! Haha.

I also finished (at some level) my prelab report for chem40. I haven't finished drawing the set-up primarily because I don't know which ones to draw. I mean the suction filtration set-up is the only set-up I have to draw? Really? x_X.

Anyways, I can't get over David's new song. Haha.

Do you ever think when you're all alone, all that we could be, where this thing can go

the one with the reason

2008-09-14T14:05:00.003+08:00

I haven't posted anything this past week since there were a lot of things going on. It's been a long and busy week indeed. So let's start by enumerating once more what had happened for this past few days.

We had another General Assembly last Tuesday evening - the night before the Chem40 exam. Since I didn't want to be absent for the GA, I had to study before and during the GA. Haha. We talked about the plans for the upcoming second semester and at some point, evaluated the activites that were held in celebration of UPLB EngSoc's Anniversary month. Haha.

Wednesday was just a normal day except that I had to vote for the Student Council and the ratification of the 1984 Constituion here in UPLB. For those who don't know, UPLB didn't have any elections last second semester because of some political conflicts and issues that weren't resloved, so the election was held this semester instead. Being the good student I am, I did vote... but I didn't really know who I vote for. Voting for the sake of voting. Tsk tsk tsk. Isn't it obvious that I am not a fan of politics? x_X.

Also, we had our third chem40 lecture exam which lasted from 7pm to 8:30pm. It was... as usual, interesting, fun, and hard all at the same time. I was able to answer the other questions, but there were so many questions that incorporated concepts from the other two previous exams to answer them. Oh well. I have a sure one mistake though, but hopefully, my so-called "winning streak" in Chem40 doesn't fall out. Haha.

After the dreadful Chem40 exam, I had to condition my mind so I can review for SoSc2 since I have and exam for that subject the following day. x_X.

The exam for SoSc2 wasn't as dreadful as the first one, but there were certain questions which left me hanging about, if you know what I mean. I did fully grasp the conecpt of each of the philosophers, but it the full details and technical terms they used was just too much to handle. Like I said, I am not a big fan of the social sciences. Oh well. I hope I do pass this subject. x_X.

Thursday afternoon/evening, our Physics group for the Physics Fair met at our groupmate's house to start off our toy car. We did a lot of experimentation, and we had a lot of so-called "prototypes", and when it came to testing, boom! Failure. Haha. We lasted till 11:00 in the evening, so I came home about 11:30. x_X. And to think we hadn't realy finished anything. x_X.

Friday came. I woke up earlier than other Friday's since I had to go to my Philosophy teacher for consultation. I also went to SU with three of my brods and sisses to play billiards. It's been such a long time since I played this game, so as exepcted, I wasn't really that good. Haha. I also didn't have PE class since our teacher had a varsity game to atend to. After all, she is the coach of the team. Haha.

Our Physics group later that evening met once again to finish what we started the previous night. Haha. We had to force our minds and our bodies to work together since we were all so tired and sleepy. Imagine twelve people trying to make a tamiya-sized toy car that wil survive a rocky road, a six-foot fall from the ground, and a fiery path! Crap. We finished up to 2:30am. Nice one. I arrived home no later than 3am. 8 hours of working. Nice...

Saturday arrived. I didn't attend ROTC since I had to attend the Physics Fair. Our group actually WON! Haha. I don't want to go into the details how we won cause that would make this entry longer than it already is. We WON! Haha. At least our hard work paid off right? Yeah.

Congratulations F6L! I'm so proud of you! Haha.

So I guess that summarizes why I wasn't able to make an entry for the past few days. Sounds reasonable? Sounds reasonable for me. Haha. x_X.

But the "busy week" doesn't stop there. I can feel that the it's just about to start. Oh well.

By the way, I found this song on MTV and I got caught up with the melody and the lyrics that I decided to download it on my computer. Haha. It's Keri Hilson's "Energy". Haha. It's quite a sad song. Sad melody. Sad lyrics. It makes me sad all around. Haha. Weird.

There's no "we". There's only "you" and "me".

the one high

2008-09-08T20:14:00.004+08:00

So we had our first Philosophy Exam this morning. I know some of you won't believe that it's actually our first exam, but I guess that was our professor's decision since after all, we only have two written long exams for the semester.

Anyways, the exam was pretty much what I expected, more or less, give or take three to seven questions. One of my sisses (term used in our org) gave me so hints about how our professor gives exams, so I guess that kinda helped. Haha. Thanks by the way!

But I don't expect a perfect score in that exam since some of the questions got me off-guard, and some of them I am not quite sure how to explain (though I know deep inside my mind the explanation). I guess that's something I have to work - expressing my thoughts. x_X.

So after the exam, our lab section in Physics met up for the upcoming Physics Fair Project that is to be submitted/used this coming Saturday. Not much was able to attend but I guess we were enough to at least accomplish something, given the conditions we all have. Haha. I'm supposed to go to the technician tomorrow morning to give them the materials and the design, but I still have to contact one of my classmates to be able to have a basis on what we are about to do. x_X.

Pretty much, I was "high" during our meeting. Laughing here and there, and I wasn't quite sure whether I was in the right mindset or not. Haha. It's like I can't stop myself from laughing. I don't know why. Perhaps the effect of the exam in philo? Haha. Oh well. Maybe it's because of the cheese powder we ate. Haha. x_X. Oh well...

After our meeting, I went to our classmates house to pick up the materials since she won't be able to take it tomorrow to the technician. Then I went to the plaza to get my phone fixed (after all these years). Apparently, my phones isn't working well since two months ago (I think) to the point that my screen turns dark every now and then. Haha. It's a good thing that the LCD need not be changed so as my wallet would not complain once agian. x_X.

One exam down, two to go! Philosophy's done, but there's still Chem40 and SoSc2. x_X.

I need to study for Chem tonight since I feel that our org would have a GA tomorrow evening. Haha. x_X.

Do you know where your heart is?

the one with the link

2008-09-05T09:49:00.001+08:00

OMG! Last night, my friend just gave me link to a video of the first episode of the second season of Gossip Girl. Yeah! This is really great. I can see Blair again, and her very cunning and sly ways. Yeah! BLAIR IS SO FREAKIN' HOT!

Anyways, for those Gossip Girl fans out there who can't seem to find the second season's first episode, here's the link: Click here

Math exam yesterday was freakin hard. Hard not to the point that I didn't know how to answer it, but hard to the point that if you're wrong on the first question, then it's a long list of wrong answers till you get to the finish. It's as if every question is dependent of the previous question. This sucks! Oh well, I guess there will always come a time where downfall takes place. Hahahaha...

I can't get over Blair... x_X.

Ain't karma a bitch? We know Blair Wardolf is.

the one who's not busy

2008-09-03T19:02:00.003+08:00

We would have our third long test in math tomorrow, and apparently, I haven't started studying yet. Great! And to think that I haven't understand the lessons FULLY yet. x_X. But the night is still early, so I guess I would start studying later, or even perhaps not study at all. Haha. Joke.

It's been an not-so-busy week lately, which in fact is actually good. Lately, I've been arriving at home before the clock strikes 7, and I haven't eaten out for dinner yet. Yeah! This is a good sign, for my health and for my wallet as well, whatever's left of it anyway. Haha.

But even though that this week is a not-so busy week, the next coming weeks (possibly the next two, or even the whole month) would be quite heavy-loaded. A lot of exams and academic events would be held like Chem40 exam, Philo1 exam, and even Physics Fair. Not to mention the Math37 4th exam (yes, tomorrow's our third and next week's the 4th!) that is supposedly scheduled next week. Yeah!

I've just heard last night that the season 2 premiere of Gossip Girl was aired this Monday at CW in the US. Crap. This is so sad. x_X. I haven't found anything in the internet except for that 5-minute sneak peak on the first episode where most of it was just about a scene with Nate and his 40-year old partner. x_X. Oh well, I guess it would pretty much soon be "released" in the internet. BLAIR WALDORF IS HOT!!!

What good are words that I say to you if they can't convey to you what's in my heart.

the one who should be sleeping

2008-08-31T22:21:00.004+08:00

I should be sleeping right now, considering that I only got 2 hours of sleep this morning. Haha. Oh well. But I did also took a nap just this afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 I think. So that's plus 3 hours, and makes my total number of sleeps for the past two days to be 5 hours. Haha. Yeah!

A lot of events took place these past few days so I wasn't able to dedicate what's left of my time to blogging. Haha. But since tomorrow is a Monday, and ofcourse now, Mondays for UP students is a rest day, I guess it wouldn't hurt if I blog before I go to sleep right?

Hmmmmmm... Let's see.

Well Friday was like hell. I went to Pila to get my left license only to find out that they have actually lost it. Crap. And they blamed me for losing it. They said that I should've taken my license long ago. They were suggesting me to cut class just to get my student driver's license. Great. No wonder people don't get as far as they want to go. x_X.

But I didn't really waste my trip since I was able to attend the lecture and get my affidavit (is it the right spelling) stating that I did lose my license. Oh well. Haha. x_X.

Later that night, I went to dinner with Ms. Drill Night. Haha. Because we actually had free dinner sponsored by our ROTC class officers since we did win. Haha. Why does food always taste better when it's free?

Afterwhich, I went straight to C-Park to attend our batch practice in preparation for our batch presentation. To be honest, we weren't really in the mood to practice. Everyone was so tired that it seemed as though tension was all over the place. Haha. Not to mention the sense of pressure since the presentation would be the next day. Yeah! But, things turned out pretty well and we were able to go home before 11:00 pm. Haha.

Our recent training day in ROTC is quite brutal (relatively) compared to the other training days. We were crawling here and there, with no shade, at about 10:30 am to 11:30 am, rushing for our "lives" holding our rifles, and with the sun up with her shining glory and land we were crawling on heating up like an oven toaster. Crap. Haha. It was fun at first, but when it lasted a little longer, it wasn't fun at all. Haha. We all had bruises in our elbows - some bleeding, some were just plain skin "peelings". Nice term isn't it?

Then induction ball came. Haha. We were supposed to wear barongs so I rented one earlier. It was a nice event, so much like the prom - seeing the girls turning into ladies with their gowns and the boys, from shirts and shorts to slacks and barongs. Haha. It started kinda late though, thereby delaying the program and food as well. Haha. The event ended around 12:00 if I'm not mistaken, and afterwhich people went on to different paths - some left, some went swimming (since it is a resort after all), some drank, some slept, and some just watched people do what they are actually doing. Haha.

Then we left the resort around 3:30am and went back to our place. Haha. Mind you, this was a spontaneous act. Haha. Not really my plan but I guess my mind wasn't thinking straight so I agreed. Good thing that my parents didn't disagree or anything. The only problem was when it came down to sleeping - we had to pack 4 of ourselves in a double-sized bed. Too bad the other two slept in the floor. Sorry guys. But I think they had more sleep than we did. Haha.

We woke up at around 7am (considering we slept at around 4:30am) and played around with the PSP. Haha. We took turns since we only have one. And before they left the house, we indulged ourselves with the webcam of the laptop so as not to waste the "experience". Haha. Yeah! (see my multiply for our pictures!)

Oh well. I guess that's basically it. Nothing much really. Just an ordinary week. x_X.

Time after time, I tell myself that I'm so lucky to be loved by you.

the one feeling mixed feelings

2008-08-28T20:31:00.003+08:00

Mixed results corresponds to mixed feelings as well. Apparently, it's one hell of a roller-coaster ride today, especially the results of my exams.

My Chem40 exam(s) were not yet released since Ma'am hasn't finished checking our bluebooks.

Math tentative standings were released, and to my surprise (really, it is a surprise for me), I got a relatively high standing. Yeah! Haha. That's good news. But that's only tentative standing, so worst case scenario would be two steps lower I guess. Haha. Oh well.

SoSc2 exams were given hours ago and frankly, I was noy surprised at all. I guess this would be my first failed exam in UP huh? Haha. Oh well. I guess I really suck when it comes to GE subjects. I never really expected myself to ace those subjects, but I always do try (though not always my best). I was not surprised because I know that I wasn't listening during his lectures, and that my mind always flies away during class period. Haha. So now, I guess I need to listen more to sir and do more notes, and if I need to, I guess some research on the net would help. Haha. What my score in the exam I won't tell. There's still a probability that I would pass that last exam since Sir hasn't finished checking the essay part. Haha. Oh well.

We also had a surprise quiz in Phlo today which was... I don't know, surprising? Surprising in a bad way since it was after all a surprise. But it was also surprising in a good way since I was able to get a higher score than expected (though not passing). Haha. Oh well. Guess I'll have to do better next time. Yeah!

Mixed feelings right? I guess that's why I chose an engineering course - because relatively, I do good with math and the natural sciences. The humanities and social sciences, not so much at all. Haha. I guess I can't be good at everything right? Haha. Oh well.

Tomorrow would be another busy day, so I'll have to sleep early to recharge myself. Haha. Yeah!

That's a secret I'll never tell.

the one with a busy week

2008-08-27T10:47:00.003+08:00

So internet at home is not working well as of this morning, just when I needed it the most. x_X. Oh well. I guess it happens sometimes (or rather most of the time).

Anyways, this week is another busy week. Yes. Busy. I can't really say it's hell becuase it's not. There are no long exams this week, but there are quite A LOT of requirements that needs to be done, and A LOT of events that I need to attend to. Let's see.

In a few minutes, we would have a quiz in Math class in which I haven't studied a single thing since my classmate, who by the way was also my schoolmate in high school and up to now, borrowed my notebook. He kinda needed it more than I do (I think) so I lent my notebook. But now that I am practically thirty minutes from the quiz, I kind wish I had my notebook all along. I guess I would just go to class early so as to "review" with my other classmates, assuming that I can actually study in that kind of scenario. x_X.

Later this afternoon/evening, we would have another GA. Great. x_X.

Also, I would need to type our group Philo paper that would be due the next day. 25 Filipino words that have the same spelling but have different meaning. It may be of different dialects, as long as the dialect is native to the Philippines.

Tomorrow. Well, nothing's on tomorrow as of now. But I think I would have practice/meeting for our Philo activity since we have to submit a radio play next week. x_X. Too many requirements for Philo.

Friday, I think, would be the day where I would try to divide myself into several copies so as to attend the needs of everyone. Haha. I'll have a dinner event for ROTC, practice for our batch presentation in the upcoming induction (i think practice would be at our house), and even REST for the next day.

Saturday wouldn't be rest day this week. I would once again wake up early and go to ROTC for about 5 hours. Then by 3 pm, I'll be needing to go to my driving school to attend another lecture for 2 hours. And by 7pm, I need to be at the resort for the induction ball, which I think would last until the next day.

Great week isn't it? Not so much of acads but still, it's a tiring week to look "forward" to. Oh well. Guess it happens once in a while right? Or maybe even more than once in a while. Haha. x_X.

I'm hearing all these words but I just can't make a sound

the one about evening

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

So I just finished watching Evening in HBO, and I must say, it is a good movie. I don't really know if it's that great but it's definitely worth watching. Though somehow, I think the ending wasn't appropriate. It kinda left me hanging for something more. Haha. I guess I expected too much. Nevertheless, it is still a movie that I can recommend for people to watch, especially those who are of the romantic-kinda type of people. Haha.

But I did love the singing part of Claire Danes. I don't know if that was lip-sync or what but it definitely was a scene worth watching. I got goosebumps while watching that scene. Haha.

I didn't do anything much today. Went to church, played PSP, ate, slept, played some more, ate some more, watch some, and internet once again. Haha. I'm so lazy and unproductive lately, and yet I've been complaining about the things I am not able to do becuase of the limited time in a day. Haha. Maybe I need to rephrase that. I am not able to do the things I like/need/want to do because there is only a limited time that I am "alive and kickin'" to do those things. Haha. Oh well.

I only know what I know.

the one whi became mr. drill night

2008-08-23T20:25:00.003+08:00

"I will go down with this ship, and I won't put my hands up and surrender. There will be no white flag above my door, and I'm in love, and always will be"

Haha. I was just watching HBO when I watched the commercial trailer of Evening. It would be premiering on HBO tomorrow, I think. Or is it next Sunday? Haha. Never mind. But I do think that the movie is great. I don't know why. Maybe because Meryl Streep and Claire Danes are on the same movie. Haha. Yeah! Anyways, I'm really anticipating this movie, so I hope I would like it. Haha.

I have so much to tell.

Last night was our drill night. It's like ROTC students' night out with partying and all that (except for alcoholic drinks ofcourse). Every platoon needs to come up with a production number, and luckily we won! The reward is a whopping 75 merits for each member of the platoon, so that was really really rewarding. Plus, we really worked hard for it, so I guess we deserve it. Haha. Feeling.

Also, that was not the only surprising thing that happende. Jizza, who was my grade6 schoolmate and coincidentally is taking up ROTC just like me, and I won the Mr. and Ms. Drill Night 2008! Haha. Very funny because we never really expected to win. When we are asked to put on our best pose as a pair, we just actually stood there and smiled at everyone, unlike the others who had time to think about their pose and really put up something on the stage. But like we said, honesty is the best policy. Haha. Oh well. I guess this is something I would never forget.

Another thing - it's not everyday that I get to attend a party that has a rave. Haha. Yeah! Last night, I was dancing my heart every song, and really it was a nice feeling. But when it came to the mushy-lovey-sweet love songs, I was all out. I just sat there by the corner and watched the people dancing with some other person in a very... "romantic" kind of way. Then it struck me. Something I can't really explain, or perhaps something that I don't want to explain. But I guess all of you has pretty much a good idea about how things went for me. Then again, that's part of life I guess, until you meet that special someone, or actually realize that she is your special someone.

Too dramatic...

Regarding my driving lessons, I was able to attend my first lecture class this afternoon. To my surprise, I was actually supposed to attend 6 meetings of the lecture class every Saturday from 3pm to 5pm to receive a certificate of proficiency from the driving school. X_x. Oh well. I'm still thinkin whether to get the certificate or not. It would require a big effort on my part, but I guess it's somewhat worth it in the end. Oh well. Depends on my mood. Haha.

So I guess that's pretty much what happened. Haha. Yeah!

ALPHA FIRST! BONGGANG BONGGA!

Don't stop me now, don't need to catch my breath, I can go on and on and on.

the one when it ends early

2008-08-19T21:39:00.003+08:00

It's not everytime that our GA ends very early. Really, it doesn't. And that is why I am home early (relatively) compared to other nights. Haha. Yeah! But I think it's kind of a waste since I really don't have anything to do or any homework that is due tomorrow. Haha. Oh well.

Earlier this morning, I woke up at 8am. While I was eating breakfast, my mind kept debating about whether I should go to Pila and attend the seminar to be able to get my student driver's license or not. In thew end though, laziness took over, and I finally decided not to go. Besides, it's too risky, especially when my first clas for the day/afternoon is organic chemistry. x_X.

I was supposed to type my Philo script for our skit this coming Thursday when I turned on the TV and saw Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale on the screen of my TV. Instantly, I took off my eyes towards my TV because I instantly knew that it was The Prestige. I really like this movie. Even though I've watched it a couple of times, the movie never ceases to amaze me, and even mystify itself. Haha. I just found out that the movie was based on a novel. I'm planning to find a copy of the book and read it. Haha. For those who haven't watch the film yet, I advise you to watch it. For those who have HBO, the movie is premiered this week, I think. Hehe.

Anyways, I just sent a gazillion messages to people informing them about my new number. Haha. And up to now, my phone is not yet finished sending those messages. Haha. Oh well. x_X.

Tomorrow's a Wednesday, so that means that I would have to go to school very early once again. x_X. Oh well.

Being cold is simply inhumane.

the one promiscuous (not me)

2008-08-18T14:11:00.003+08:00

"Promiscuous girl, wherever you are, I'm all alone and it's you that I want"

Haha. I've never heard of this song since fourth year high school. Haha. Wow. It's been so long. x_X. It's entitled Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, which also features Timbaland. It's amazing how Timbaland is able to earn so much money just by "featured" in a music video. Well I guess that's not all he does. I think he also co-produces music if I'm not mistaken. Haha. Oh well.

Today is a holiday. I believe that the holiday that was supposed to be in Wednesday (or Thursday?), which is Ninoy Aquino Day, was moved today. Haha. UP is really smart to move the "no classes"/rest day to Mondays. Haha. Oh well.

But like I said last night, it's not really a holiday for me. There are so many things to do today that it barely equates to a normal class day.

But at least I am able to do the first two things for the day. I was able to finish my driving lesson earlier this morning. Three hours of non-stop driving and parking was not as stressful to my head as I would have expected. Haha. But it certainly is a pain in the ass, literally. Haha.

Then our group was able to meet for Phlo class. Haha. I can feel that our presentation/skit would be something to watch out for. Haha. I'm pretty excited. Hope my expectations of our presentation will be met. Haha. Yeah!

So all that's left for me is ROTC practice. Haha. Oh well. That's why I am actually here in netopia now, because I need to kill time. Practice starts at three, and come to think of it, I only need to wait thirty more minutes. Haha.

Crap. I haven't had lunch yet! x_X.

Don't get mad, don't get mean.

the one with the conference

2008-08-17T21:35:00.003+08:00

So here I am in my room, typing this entry whilst having a conference with different people around the world. Haha. Why am I having this conversationg with them? It's really simle - because of our alliance in a game.

Remember that game that I've been advertising here in my blog some time last summer, well i'm still playing it up to now. Haha. My account on one server achieved already so much that I got bored and created another in another server. Then I joined in an alliance since I'm new to that server, and ofcourse it would be much safer to play with some people behind your back right?

To my surprise, the people in my alliance are very approachable, helpful, and sociable to the extent that they asked me for my yahoo id. Haha. We just had a conference and at some point, it's nice to chat with people whom you really don't know personally. You know what I mean? The thrill, the questions people ask you, and all those things. And to think that our group actually clicks. Haha. Nice!

Anyways, we would have another conference tomorrow night, so I'm looking forward again to that. But I'm not looking forward for the rest of my activities tomorrow.

I'll be neeeding to wake up before 8 so that I would be able to attend my driving lessons at 9am. It's my last "training" day tomorrow so I have to do good. Haha. That ends at 12 noon.

Then, by exactly 12 noon, I would need to attend to our Phlo group meeting in the hopes of being able to come up with an idea for our skit and be able to practice it since I don't think that everyone still has the time. Our skit should be about what the world would be without words. Haha. Great!

Then by 3:00 pm, I would be going to Vega to join my platoonmates for our practice. You see, we will be having a presentation this coming Friday evening, which is the same night as our drill night. Crap. Oh well.

Supposedly, I should be getting my student driver's license tomorrow at 3. But then I realized that tomorrow is actually a holiday. x_X. And since it is a government agency, I don't think that they would have work tomorrow. Crap. This only means that I won't be able to get my license this week! Not unless if I try this Tuesday morning since I don't have Math class. But that's a gamble because my class would start at 1, and Chem40 is not a subject you want to be late at. Oh well.

I'd take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you.

the one who wore white pants

2008-08-15T16:31:00.003+08:00

Earlier this morning, I was faced with a dilemma whether I should wear my white pants or not. I looked outside my window and saw the sun shining. I never noticed though the sky if there were clouds coming here or not. So I said to myself, what the heck. Why not wear my white pants today? After all, there's no PE today.

Why not? Because it's raining outside. Yes. As I am typing this entry, I can hear the raindrops crashing from the skies to our rooftop made out of a sheet of metal. Crap. I knew it. I shouldn't have wore this pants all along. x_X.

Oh well. Now that I am back home, I guess it's time to change to a more suitable outfit for the weather outside. And perhaps I should also bring my jacket on the way out. I still have Phys13 exam to worry about so I still need to leave and review for my exam. Haha. Sir says it's easy, but you never know how people define the term 'easy'.

Doing what you can possibly do sometimes is not enough.

the one who felt uneasiness

2008-08-14T10:11:00.003+08:00

I was on my here to Netopia comign from PhySci, when I noticed someone looking at me. At first I didn't mind. Then I looked at him again, and right now, while I was alking towards his direction, and he was walking towards mine, he was now staring at me. I looked at another direction and ignored him. When we passed by each other, he said "Suplado". That's when I turned my back.

We stared at each other, and a moment of uneasiness gushed forth like the wind. By the time, I was thinking, recalling "Where did I meet this person again?" or "His face seems familiar but I can't quite recall where I saw him". These phrases resonated in my mind. He offered his hand, and that's when I realized that he was actually my ORGMATE. X_x. Crap. We hadn't got to talking because from the looks of the situation, he was late for a class. It really made me feel uneasy.

Why wasn't I able to recognize him? Perhaps because I wasn't able to report to him, or by the time that he was being introduced to me, so many things were happening that I just said "Ui". Oh well.

When I go back to our tambayan, which is something I haven't done for the past few days due to the numerous long exams I've been taking up lately, I guess I'll have to ask my orgmates who he was again. But I don't think I would be able to know his name because there are actually a lot of people to choose from, and my memory isn't much of a reliable source as it used to be. x_X.

Going on to a whole new different topic, I wasn't able to sleep early last night. Though I had already planned to sleep early right after using the laptop, I had a hard time executing it because my mind was just not yet sleepy. So I turned on the TV and kept scanning the channels, searching for what show I did not know. Then I came across MYX, and right then and there, I realized one thing - that Mariah Carey is SEXY. Yes. She is. I don't know if she recently was, but now she is. And in her latest music video entitled "I'll be Lovin' You Long Time", she really did flaunt about her body, with all the side shots and top view of here sexy body. Haha.

And since when did people know what they really want?

the one who survived the day

2008-08-13T21:28:00.003+08:00

Hell day is over at last. I just finished three exams today, two of which were taken consecutively. It's a good thing my neurons didn't pop out of my brain during the exam. But I guess they're popping right now inside my head, but they're just not able to exert that much force to break out. Nosebleed.

So how was my day?

My day started off very early. I woke up at 6am and left home at 7am to go to Pila to get my student driver's license. I arrived there at 8am, and waited for a long long time, about an hour and a half I think. When it came to claming my license, they told me that I should first attend their lecture that was scheduled 11am and 3pm, any of those schedules would do. It wasn't really a problem because my classes would start at 2, but then I realized that I had to review for the three exams that I would be dealing later that time. I wasn't able to get my student driver's license, but I'm planning on claiming it next week, assuming I can STILL claim it. x_X.

PE exam wasn't as I expected it would be. It can though of as a good way or a bad way. Th good news is that there were less questions about the human anatomy. The bad news though is that a lot of the questions that were in the exam was not what I expected, therefore something I didn't review. x_X.

Math midterms was... surprising. The questions were RELATIVELY easy compared to what we usually take during long exams, but there was one particular question where I had to dedicate a whole page of my blue book to answer that 7-point question. That only means that there's a big chance that my solution was wrong. But I don't see any other way (at least for the time being) on how to solve the problem. x_X.

The 2nd long exam in Chem40 was expected, and perhaps a bit easier compared to the first one. But I had a mind-block moment so I'm sure that I already have a mistake. I forgot the reaction of an alkyne in the presence of Mercuric Sulfate, Sulfuric Acid, and water. x_X. Damn you keto-enol tautomerism. Damn you! On the other hand though, the "unknown analysis" part of the exam, the last one, was very exciting and fun. Yeah! Also, one weird thing about the exam is that when I counted the total number of points, it summed up to 121! And to think that exams are usually over a 100. Haha. Does that mean that 21points of which are for bonus? Hmmmmm...

All in all, I think I did fine today, given the circumstances I am/was in. I was able to do what I could do, and the question that always leave me hanging everytime something like this happens is whether what I have done is enough to get me a passing or a high score. x_X.

What good is love when it keeps on hurting me?

the one who made a pretty good guess

2008-08-12T21:15:00.004+08:00

So Chem40 lab exam just ended an hour ago, and I have to say, the exam was pretty much more or less what I expected. Haha. As usual, I suck when it comes to conceptual questions so I don't expect a high mark regarding that part. About the problem solving part, I was pretty unsure about the chromatography question. I was only sure about where cytosine would be located, and the other four amino acids I didn't know which of the spots they were. I had a pretty good guess, then again, it's just a guess. I think I did what I could do, but it all comes down whether what I could do is enough to get me a deserving mark on that exam. Haha.

Speaking of exams, I still have a lot of other exams coming up tomorrow - PE 2, Math 37, Chem 40. Haha. Good thing though that my classes would start at 2pm since I don't have Math class and Physics Lab tomorrow morning. But I would need to go to Pila to get my student driver's license since my driving instructor instructed me to do so. Haha. Hope I can still review tomorrow morning.

I'll be needing to take a bath now since I feel so sweaty, and I need to freshen up a bit so I can study for the upcoming exams tomorrow.

Wish me luck guys!

When it's over, that's the time I'll fall in love again.

the one with the headache

2008-08-11T22:00:00.002+08:00

Earlier this morning, I had a headache - not because of reviewing but because of driving. Yes, driving. You see, I've been having my driving lessons for the past two weeks, and frankly, it's very stressful. I mean everytime I drive for more than hour makes me want to bang my head on the wall ten times to chase the pain away. Crap. Oh well. I guess it's just something I must get used to. My driving lesson would end next week, and I'll be getting my student license this Wednesday. Oh well.

I've played our PSP again, X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse. It's a great game, at least for me. The visual si good, and the powers are great! Haha.

So hell week will officially start tomorrow. x_X. I've reviewed for my upcoming Chem40 Lab Exam tomorrow. I don't know if what I reviewed is enough to get me a reasonable score. My practical exam was not the best of me, so I'm trying to do better this time.

Good luck to us!

Keep breathing and keep living.

the one looking forward

2008-08-10T20:38:00.002+08:00

Just read two chapters in McMurry's Organic Chemistry, and my eyes are kinda sore. x_X. I hate reading because my eyes get stressed everytime I read. I like to learn to love to read (does that make any sense at all?), but somehow, I just can't. x_X. Oh well.

This coming week is sort of a hell week. Sort of because it's only three days that I would be having my exams. But you see, one of those three days is complete torture. x_X.

Supposedly, Math midterms should be tomorrow. But apparently, the department decided to move it to Wednesday, which is the same day as my Chem40 lec exam. Also, my PE teacher scheduled our first long exam on Wednesday as well. Besides Wednesday, I'll be having my Chem40 lab exam on Tuesday and Physics13 exam on Friday. Crap. Crap. This is a whole load of crap.

In short...
Tuesday - 7pm-9pm: Chem40 lab exam
Wednesday - 2pm-3pm: PE Exam
5pm-7pm: Math Midterms
7pm-9pm: Chem40 Lec Exam
Friday - 7pm-9pm: Phys13 Long Exam

Woohoo! Looking forward for one hell of a week

I've started reviewing though just now. But I wasn't able to study earlier because I had to move my things and clothes to my new room. Bwahahahahaha.

And in a matter of days, this laptop would be in my room, all for myself. Haha. Selfish. x_X.

In anycase, there is so much more to do, but I'm too sleepy and tired. I guess I'll just sleep, or perhaps watch TV instead. Hahaha.

The road not taken.

the one after the practicals

2008-08-09T18:42:00.003+08:00

So, we just had our chem40 practical exam hours ago, and to tell you the truth, I don't think that I won't pass that test. Well, the exam was relatively easy, because I know what the answers are. The thing is, the time wasn't enough for me to write everything. x_X. Crap. I'm mad not because of the questions but because of the alotted time. x_X. Oh well. What's done is done, and I guess I won't be able to do anything for now about that practical exam. All I can do is do better next time right?

In anycase, the org had another activity today - rob invasion. For those who don't know, there's actuall a Robinson's Town Mall here in Los Banos, but to the people who are used to seeing malls in the metro, don't expect much. It's just a town mall, so expect that it's not that big, and believe me when I say that it's not that big. Anyways, the activity was about global warming, and we had a poster-making contest, essay-writing contest, and impromptu speaking as well. I wasn't able to start the activity though since I had ROTC and chem40 practicals earlier. But I was able to make it just in time for the impromptu speaking to begin.

Overall, the activity was succesful, given certain conditions ofcourse. Haha. Congratulations EngSoc! We did it once again! Hahahahahahahaha.

My ab (not abs, because it's just one) hurts. PE was like hell yesterday because we were made to do numerous crumps and v-pumps. V-pumps, I can live with. But crunches? Crap. Haha. Oh well. At least based from what my instructo said, if my ab hurts this weekend, it means that I did good. If my neck hurts on the other hand, then I'm doing everything all wrong. Haha. x_X.

Last night, I was able to watch part of the Opening of the Olympics in C/S. The fireworks were awesome. Good thing that Beijing was able to finish the Stadium before the start of the Olypmics. It was featured in the National Geographic Channel numerous times saying that there were a lot of problems back then in accomplishing the Stadium. Haha. Oh well.

Tomorrow would be rest day! Yeah! Finally, some rest and relaxation.

Then again, hell week is next week!!! x_X.

We live and learn to take one step at a time.

the one who finished his paper

2008-08-07T10:55:00.003+08:00

I just finished my Philosophy paper due later at 4pm. Whew. But I still have to do my Chem40 lec homework that would be checked this afternoon, at 1pm. Haha. These cramming momemnts make me miss Pisay, where everyday is cramming day. x_X.

Why am I cramming? Simple really. Becuase I forgot. Haha. I am a very forgetful person, especially with homeworks. So usually, when I go to school these past few days, my homework becomes my schoolwork. Oh well. At least I'm not failing right? Or so I think I am not. x_X.

Last night, UPLB EngSoc hosted is annual quiz contest entitled PagalENGan at SOCatan ng talino 6. It was fun, but it was also tiring for the members. The quiz contest started at 7:30 and ended a couple of minutes before 10. Haha.

Finally, most of the major activities are done. Haha. It's the anniversary month of UPLB EngSoc, so there have been a lot of activities lately. Haha. Oh well.

At least I'm still alive right?

I was counting on forever, now we'll never know.

the one who slept in semi-formal clothes

2008-08-03T10:50:00.003+08:00

Last night was Nikki's debut. Supposedly, or at least according to the invitation, the program was supposed to start at 6pm. But since it is a debut, it started about 7:30. Not that I am complaining or anything, but somehow, all the debut that I attended always start late. Haha. Well, at least this time it is a good thing, becuase I was also late. Haha. Thanks to the very accomodating and fun traffic at SLEX, I spent almost 50% of my travel time staring at the Asian Hospital. Haha. x_X.

The debut was actually fun, partly because of my tablemates. Haha. I'm in table12, and as well as other Truth people. Me, Jayvee, Andrew, Revee, Gian, Gela, Mich, Jenjen, Anne, Lia. Haha. It's been so long since I've been surrounded by Pisay people, nontheless, Truth people to be exact. It's nice to be around them again - catching up, laughing, cracking jokes, making hirit to one another, and even reminiscing the old days. It made me realize on my way home why I chose Diliman over LB as my first choice campus - because Pisay is my comfort zone. I guess at the time, I never really wanted to let go of all the people that I have met during my four-year stay in high school. Then again, we have to move on, and keep moving forward, and perhaps at some point let go, to achieve other things, our dreams, and perhaps be a better person.

Too dramatic. Haha.

Anyways, I got home very early - early in the morning that is. I guess it was around 2am. When I got off the car, I went straight to my bedroom and slept, because then I've realized that I have only 5 hours of sleep (which is not good for my mood). Haha. So I slept, with my semi-formal clothes on. Haha. Oh well.

I haven't move my things yet to my new room. I'm still on the phase of deodorizing the room with the smell of paint. Haha. But I have moved my books though, on the table that is, not on the shelf. My clothes are still on my old room, I guess I'll be moving them this evening or tomorrow evening. I'll be having driving lessons tomorrow morning, afterwhich I would have to meet my groupmates for Philo class to start our comparative analysis of the articles about SONA. Also, I need to get the book that I left for binding. Haha.

That's all for now. Till then!

The problem of other minds is OUR problem.

the one moving

2008-08-02T10:32:00.003+08:00

I'll be going to Manila tonight. Apparently, I'll be attending Nikki's debut at Hotel Rembrandt and Quezon City. Supposedly, it should start at 6pm. Haha. Assuming that it would start at that time, I would be leaving by 4pm. Haha. x_X.

We don't have ROTC today. Yeah! Haha. Finally, a break from Saturday training days. It's been a long time since I woke up late during Saturdays.

I do have to do quite a lot of things though this weekend. I need to study for Physics because I haven't been listening to Sir ever since last week. I need to catch up with the lessons so as not to cram everything the night before the exam. Also, I need to study my Physics Lab Manual because we would be having our first lab exam this coming Wednesday.

I also need to do two papers for Philo1 - one as a group that would be passed this Tuesday and one as an individiual for the question about God. Supposedly, our group for Philo1 would be meeting this Monday at SU building. We are supposed to make a comparison between three articles regarding the SONA, and do a little bit of insight as well.

Another thing is that I need to move my things. My room is newly renovated and I have to move my books, clothes, and everything else to my new room this coming week. But I doubt that I would be able to move everything today. Perhaps the books would only be the things that I will move for today. Haha. After all, I do have "a lot" of books in my room. x_X.

For the next few weeks, I think that I won't be able to save money as I usually do. There are so many things that I need to buy, photocopy, bookbind, and all thos other things that students usually spend on, or at least normal students would. Haha. Oh well. I guess that means that it would be a long time before I visit the bank again. Then again, maybe I would be able to save some money despite this financial crisis I am facing. x_X.

It's too late to apologize. It's too late.

the one after SocSci2

2008-07-31T10:14:00.002+08:00

It's the last day of July, and this has been my 10th entry for the month. Wow. I guess I've been really busy this month that I never got the chance to post an entry.

But then I recall, all those times that I have been doing nothing, I wasn't in the mood to type a blog entry. When there's nothing to do, there's nothing to blog about. When there's so much to do, there's no time to blog.

Yesterday, we had our open tambayan. It's the first time I've ever seen a long line for food here in UPLB. I guess the Open Tambayan of EngSoc is really famous, known for the lechon we serve every Open Tambayan. Haha. Yeah! Go EngSoc! And to think that there were still food left for us to eat (Just food, no plates or utensils! haha).

We had our first SoSc2 Exam. From the moment I entered this class, I knew that I wasn't going to do well in this subject. For one thing, I'm never good when it comes to Humanities subject, especially with the Social Sciences. I guess it really comes natural to me that I suck at these subjects. Nonetheless, I did try, or so I think I did. I studied, at some level. I didn't really study to that level where I sacrificed everything and everything just for the subject, but for the sake of studying, I did study. I reviewed my notes over and over, and tried to understand and memorize the things that needed to be understood and memorized. The exam, for me, was easy, if only I had studied harder. There were typical expected questions that were easy, but there were also other questions where my head turned upside down. Even though I think it's easy when I studied, I don't expect myself to pass that exam. After all, it's right minus wrong. x_X. Oh well. Sir says we have two more exams to go. I guess I'll do better next time (or perhaps next next time)

I can feel that hell week 1.2 is approaching.

Aug 6 - Phys13 Lab Exam
Aug 8 - Math37 2nd Exam
Aug 11 - Math37 Midterms
Aug 12 - Chem40 Lab Exam
Aug 13 - Chem40 Lec Exam
Aug 15 - Phys13 Lec Exam

Isn't it fun?

Ofcourse, the schedule is tentative, as far as my memory is concerned. But more or less, that would be my schedule for next week and the week after that. Great!

I was addicted to this song yesterday. The song just kept playing and playing on my mind. Haha.
It's Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl". Haha.

There's always that one person that will always have your heart.

the one who was ironically early

2008-07-26T19:01:00.002+08:00

I feel like vomitting. x_X. It's like I'm not used to eating a lot anymore. Haha. I guess that always happen to me when schooldays come. Oh well. It only means that I need to adjust my appetite every once in a while. x_X.

Supposedly, I should be doing my/our Physics13 lab report. I'm supposed to the the results and discussion part, which I think is relatively easy compared to the others, especially when the experiment is not that hard. But apparently, I am not in the mood to do homeworks. Besides lab report, I still need to research for SoSc2 reporting, and even review (which means reading almost the first half of a 'novel') for the same subject since our first long test will be this coming Thursday. x_X.

I woke up late today, but I wasn't late for ROTC. Ironically, when I wake up early, it's either I am just on time or relatively late for ROTC. But when I wake up 30 minutes later than the time I am usually or rather supposedly to wake, I am 10minutes early in my class. It's not that I don't take a bath or eat breakfast. Perhaps we can say adrenaline rush? Haha. I should do this more often, the adrenaline rush I mean.

There's one thing that I've realized lately - it doesn't really matter where we are, cause in the end, what we leave behind will always come back running to us in the most unexpected ways. Running would only delay things, and there will come a point wherein we have to break ourselves in or to find another way to ge to the other side of the wall. We may be able to run away from the people we feel that we should run from, but some similar person will always come to our lives, and I guess it's up to us whether we stay the same and repeat the whole process again, or try to re-evaluate things and be able to avoid what had happened in the past.

I am currently addicted to the Pussycat Dolls' new single entitled "When I Grow Up". The beat is really cool and "enticing" to say the least. I can just imagine Heidi Klum, Nikki Taylor and other renowned fashion models walking down the runway in this song. For some reason, I have a thing for supermodels and models with fierce walkers. Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh! (...drool..)

Be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it.

the one after hell week

2008-07-23T18:09:00.003+08:00

So many things are happening that I barely have the time to type a blog entry. Haha. Since I have a dinner event that I have to attend to in a few minutes, let's make this quick shall we?

Last week was hell week, and if ever you think that I wasn'a able to survive all those crap, then you better think twice who the hell is actually typing this entry. Haha.

Exams were just alright. I don't know if I would pass or fail or even excel at the exam, but what I am sure of is that I couldn't have done any better. x_X.

Deliberation was also just alright. I wasn't much in the hot seat, but I think that I wasn't able to answer one of theri questions right. Haha. Oh well.

Finals was also last week. Tiring. Stressful. Physical anf Mental. But I am glad that it's all over. Finally, I am now a member of UPLB Engineering Society! Woohoo.

I went to Diliman just this Monday in the hopes of seeing people and moreover to get my transcript. I was able to do the latter goal, but I wasn't able to see EVERYONE since my wholed body was still in pain due to the finals.

I was able to validate my ID! Haha. Funny thing is, she knows my last name. Haha. Oh well.

I guess that's all. Nothing more. Haha.

Nothing's real until you let go completely.

the one in hell week

2008-07-16T10:15:00.002+08:00

I haven't been blogging lately. A lot of things have been happening so I rarely have the time to touch the computer to actually blog about things. Haha. But now, apparently, I have the time. Bwahahahahahahaha!!!

This week is Hell Week 1.1, peaking this Coming Friday to Saturday. x_X.

Friday I'll be having two first long exams, Math and Physics, which apparently is the only subjects that I have this Friday since we won't have any PE classes this week. Also, I'll be wearing a semi-formal outfit the whole day since I'll be having my deliberation night on Friday evening, courtesy of the EngSoc. And afterthat, our batch will (supposedly) be having a practice for our batch presentation and batch song. Supposedly it's an overnight. If everythings goes as planned, I won't be having any sleep since I have ROTC 7:00 sharp the next morning. It would end exactly at noon, and by 4:30, I need to go once again to attend the finals.

Crap. Crap. Crap. Just thinking of it makes me tired and stressed already.

Oh well.

Cause everyone needs a friend to hold

the one about the third training day

2008-07-12T18:36:00.003+08:00

What to write in this entry? Hmmmm.

I woke up grumpy today, for the sole reason that my sleep wasn't as relazing or as long as it should be. Usually, I need at least 6 hours of sleep to be able to wake up without complaint. I sletp at 10:30, and I woke up at 5:30. Oh, wait. That's 7 hours. Haha. I don't know. My sleep didn't feel right. Haha.

In any case, we had our third training day in ROTC. I was relatively late, while they were forming in the platoon, I was looking at them far away from the jeepney that I was in, thinking in my mind how the hell would I be able to catch up. Haha. But in the end, our platoon commander "spoiled" us late ones and didn't require us to do push-ups or anything. Yehey!

Apparently, there is something to shave in my face. Crap. And to think that they wouldn't notice it. Oh well. I guess next time.

Our platoon was relatively advanced compared to the others because we are fas learners. Haha. The only thing that we, or rather I, am not good at the time was determining which one is right and which one is left. Haha. Our platoon commander even asked me if I ate breakfast, which I did. But nevertheless, we executed the commands correctly so we finished with the marching drills earlier, perhaps too early.

In order to kill time, and so as to not waste time sitting in the grass, our platoon commander asked us if we want to do the rifle training. All of us enthusiastically said "Sir YES Sir". Haha. So we did proceed to the rifle excercises, though only a few commands were taught since we only had limited time. But nonetheless, we were able to do the rifle excercises which were supposed to be taught on out SEVENTH training day, not the third. Haha. Our BatCom (I don't know if it's true or not) told us that we were going to be the Rayadillo Company of our batch since we are fast learners and that we know more compared to the other platoons. Haha. I do hope so that we would be the Rayadillo Company so I won't be needing to audition anymore, but I think he was joking. Haha. Oh well.

That's all for ROTC I guess.

Prove your worth.

the one who's happy

2008-07-10T21:02:00.004+08:00

I'm happy.
Happy not because I was able to finish 40 members as of today.
Happy not because I know almost everyone in my batch of applicants.
Happy not because I was able to go home early today.
Happy because of YOU.

I won't expound that issue anymore, cause I guess it finally has come to an end. Finally, you're doing great. And finally, I'm also doing great. I know things ended up badly between us, but I guess ending it badly made some good things out of you right? So I'm happy for you. Because when you're happy, then I am also happy.

It is finally done.

Stop. Look. Listen.

the one with the homework

2008-07-08T21:03:00.003+08:00

I have a lot of homeworks, not academic ones, but org homeworks. Haha.

Last week, I'v decided to join UPLB Engineering Society. It's not related to UPDil's EnggSoc, but they do hope though to be tied up with them in the near future. Haha. Oh well.

Reporting wasn't as hard, but it wasn't as easy as I expected either. It really eats up time. Just this Monday, I spent my whole day reporting to the members and I've only reported to 20+ people that day. Crap. Haha. At this rate, 1 hour = 1 person. Haha. Oh well. I guess it just proves that appling for an organization is not an easy task, and it does require at least some level of skill regarding time management.

For those of you who don't know, reporting is like having a one-on-one conversation with a member. The member gets to know you, and you get to know the member and the organization in this s0-called reporting process. Haha.

Most of the comments I had was that they thought of me as a very silent, shy, quiet person, which actually I am. Haha. I guess at first, I don't really mingle or be the bubbly person that I am back then. I guess it takes time. Haha. But if ever I do pass the screening for the application (which I hope I will), I guess they will realize that I am not all those things, in fact, the complete opposite. Haha. Oh well.

Relativelt, arriving home at 8pm is early. Haha. Oh well. Go me!

My schedule starts at 7am tomorrow, therefore, I need to sleep early. Haha.

Better think twice before you roll the dice.

the one deprived of sleep

2008-07-05T18:47:00.002+08:00

ROTC wasn't tiring as I expected it would be, but the whole week turned out very stressful, physically that is. Haha. I don't know why, it's just that for the past few days, I have been depriving myself of sleep because I always come hope relatively late. Haha. Oh well. I guess I just have to adjust regarding my body clock and all those other things.

ROTC was fun today. Drills were taught to us today by our commanders and coincidentally, since I was the tallest in our platoon, I became "the guide" or as Dad would say the platoon leader. Haha. Oh well. It's no big deal though, but it makes me really nervous because I am always going to be notioced since I am relatively "separated" during formation. Haha. Feeling.

Funny thing. While we were practicing our drills, I had a hard time determining which way is right and which way is left. There were times where I was turning right and they all turned left. Haha. Oh well. That sucks, but at least during the competition, in which the winning platoon will receive 6 merits each, I was able to determine which way si right and which way is left. Haha. And surprisingly, WE WON! Yeah! 6 merits for me, no demerits yet. Haha. Oh well.

Relatively, ROTC isn't as strict and as stressful as CAT, as least not yet. I guess it's not for me to decide now, since ROTC isn't finished yet. Haha.

In anycase, I have decided to join EnggSoc, but to be honest, I didn't expect it to be this demanding. Haha. But it's alright. I just have to mentally prepare myself for the reportings and the application process. Haha. It's just two weeks, and soon it will be all over, and I would be a member, at least that's what I assume.

I think I need to sleep early since I have to make-up for the lack of sleep I had this past few days. Haha.

Till then.

Nothing can keep us together.

the one torn

2008-07-02T22:15:00.003+08:00

I think I'm too tired to type an entry. But I guess here it goes.

I attended another org orientation today. The last time was last Wednesday. Today was EnggSoc, last week was SChemES.

To be honest, I'm quite torn on which organization I would join this semester. SChemES is a great organization basing on its achievements, activities, accomplishments, and even their alumni. They are already a well-established organization for (I think) 25, plus or minus, years. But from what I hear, and basing it from my first impression on their organization, their application process is harder and I feel that I won't be able to enjoy the whole application period.

EnggSoc is also a great organization, basing it on their "supposed" application process, their warm and accomodating welcome in the orientation, and perhaps the number of co-apps that I would be with whom I have already known these past few days. But they're relatively a new organization and they don't have that much 4A's (refer to the previous paragraph) as compared to that of SChemES.

So where do I present myself?

Crap. This is crap. Crap. Crap. Crap. X_x.

I asked my former schoolmate about this, and she told me that it was just like choosing KEM and ALCHEMES. And back then, we chose ALCHEMES. So what now?

I think I know what I would do. All I need to do is inform my parents and the people that are involved.

Oh well.

Hope this is the right decision, and I hope that everything goes well.

I need to sleep. Tomorrow's Thursday, which means early day! X_x.

Be careful. You can never tell.

the one about the interview

2008-07-01T20:57:00.002+08:00

At last, the day has finally ended.

I had my interview today at the Japanese Embassy. My interview was supposed to start 9am. I decided to leave home by 6:30am because by experience, leaving home for the embassy by 6:00am would only mean that I arrive at the embassy more or less around 7:30 in the morning. Haha.

I arrived at the embassy 30 minutes early. The wait wasn't long because right outside the embassy, I was singing to chase the nervousness away from me. Haha. I didn't want to be shaky in my interview now do I? Haha.

The interview pretty much went well. I won't post any of the questions because I think that the interview deserves some amount of confidentiality. The good thing about the interview that I had today was that I was not nervous at all. Well yeah, maybe just a little, but it certainly (at least from my point of view) didn't affect my speech in any way. You see, I expected the interview to be really really big where there will be a lot of people in the panel, and they will question everything I say and wrote on the application form, and all those things that we usually expect to be the worst. Luckily though, it wasn't like that. When I entered the room, it wasn't as scary as I imagined it to be. The room wasn't that big, and there were only two people who were going to interview who pretty much look like nice people. One was Japanese for sure. Her name was Nozu, or at least that's what I understood. I'm not certain with the other one but he looks like Indian or Filipino because of his color.

I expected some of the questions that they threw at me so that's good. But there were also questions which caught me off-guard, but I was able to manage to get a comeback.
I do believe that the mere fact that I wasn't nervous during the interview is a breakthrough for me. I feel that whatever happened earlier this day during the interview is the best thing that I could've done given the circumstances. So yeah, I think I did what I could possibly do. I just don't know if my best is enough to get me through this scholarship. I really have no idea. So yeah. Oh well. Like I said, if it's for me, it's for me. If it's not, then I know that He has other and perhaps better plans.

Physics Lab class is at 7am tomorrow. Crap. Oh well. Haha.

Everytime you walk away, you run away and take away a piece of me with you.

the one handling the pressure

2008-06-30T19:53:00.003+08:00

Tomorrow's another big day. If last week, I was worrying about the exam, well this time is much more to worry about: the interview.

Like I said, I passed the exam, but there is still an interview to go through. I'm the first one tomorrow, 9am. I hope everything goes well, and I hope that I will be able to express my answers in the right and correct way. Waaah!

The pressure is on. Crap. I hope I don't snap.

Anyways, pray for me guys! My future is on the line tomorrow. I don't want to spend the next six months blaming myself for not doing the best I can in the interview. Haha.

Just kidding.

I waited till I saw the sign, don't know why I didn't come.

the one after lab class

2008-06-26T10:22:00.003+08:00

I'm hungry, and I'm tired. Chem40 lab was okay, but the last couple minutes (or seconds) were pretty much a blur because everyone was moving so fast that it seemed as though everything was moving in fast forward motion. Haha.

So I slept late last night, and for those who know me well-enough, late is a term I use when I am still awake past midnight. So right now, I am very very sleepy.

Lack of sleep, hunger, and stress makes me grumpier than usual, but fortunately, nothing of it affects any of my activites for the day, as far as noon is concerned.

I wasn't able to post everything I wanted to type last night because I was too tired to type everything. So the previous entry was just too short compared to what I really wanted to say. Haha.

For one, yesterday turned out to be a pretty great day. Though I don't think I would be abkle every little detail about yesterday, but I'm pretty sure that I would remember those 'memorable' and 'life-changing' events that happened.

Where do I start?

So the yesterday started off the usual. Late to rise, but not late at class, or at least not significantly late. Haha. Physics lab was all about Coloumb's Law. Apparently, our experiment was all about an electroscope and the Van De Graaff. Haha. For my high school batchmates, they know this pretty well, especially my classmates at the time. You see, we had an actvity that we were supposed to make an improvised electroscope using copper wires, aluminum foils, and a glass jar with it's lid. Haha. I still remember that day, and everyone was rubbing their plastic sheets as though their whole quarterly grad depended on it. Haha. And the Van De Graaff (I don't know if this is the right spelling), I still remember when one of my female classmates volunteered to touch the instrument, then all of a sudden, her long hair started rising. Haha. Memories.

I also made new acquaintances with one of my PE classmates. His name is Won, and he is an exchange student from Korea. He can speak and understand simple English, but he really has an accent that I never heard of, so I had a problem listening to what he was saying. Fortunately though, he understands my English, whatever English it is. Haha.

Haha. I guess that's all. There's som much more, but then I relaized that putting everything would just take me longer here in the internet shop, cost me much more, and is rather pointless. Haha. Oh well.

My next class starts at 11:30, and apparently, I have straight classes until 5:30 in the afternoon. x_X.

Also, my oh-so-new blockmates have invited me their block dinner. They still don't know where, but they do know when and where to meet. Haha. They're pretty much very accomadating, according to my perspective that is. We'll see. Haha.

It doesn't really matter now you're gone. You never were around that much to speak of.

the one who got a callback

2008-06-25T22:41:00.002+08:00

I just got home from UPLB. Yes. It's almost 11 in the evening. What did I do? Nothing really. Just attended an orientation from UPLB SChemES a.k.a. University of the Philippines Los Banos Society of Chemical Engineering Students. Hehe. It sounded like the org I joined in UPDil, UP ALCHEMES - University of the Philippines Academic League of Chemical Enginering Students. Haha. Oh well. I'm not saying that I would join UPLB-SChemES, but as I said in the orientation, I want to keep my options open for now. I mean, if I am going to spend my whole collegiate education here, might as well join an organization right? Hehe. Oh well.

I got a callback today! Woohoo! If you only saw the smirk painted on my face when the Japanese Embassy called me during PE class. Haha. Yes! Finally, after a year of waiting, I finally passed the exam. Mind you, the exam was pretty hard. I recalled one of the math questions clearly that when I asked my Math37 professor about it, he wasn't able to answer it. You have to understand though that the question I was asking him had nothing to do with derivatives or integrals but with tricky geometry. Haha. I'm not good at Geom.

I haven't passed the scholarship yet. The last screening would be the interview that would be happening this coming Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Crap. I don't think I do well on interviews, and I think it won't help either if the conversation is in pure English. Crap. Oh well. I have to do this! I can do this! I'm so close to seeing the cherryblossoms fall during the season. Waaaaah! Oh well. Wish me luck guys!

I'm making friends today. Haha. And to think that the idea of transferring here to UPLB would only cause me total social annhialation. Haha.

I'm sleepy. My classes start at 7am tomorrow. Crap.

Be all that you can be, cause you only got one chance to do it.

the one who took the exam

2008-06-24T20:47:00.002+08:00

Haaaay. The day has finally ended. I have to say though that the day turned out pretty well, a bit better than expected.

So I woke up today at exactly 5:00AM in the morning. I was excited a bit though. My worry self was still asleep, and I was able to do things smoothly. I left the house at about 6:10AM. Surprisingly, I wasn't able to sleep during the whole period of travelling, or did I? What I am sure of is that most of the travel was spent on thinking - not about the upcoming scholarship exam but of other things that's been in my mind lately.

I was able to arrive at the embassy at around 7:30AM, an hour and a half before the start of the exam. I spent my first 30minutes of boredom in the car recalling all those electric field formulas, those trigonometric identities, and whether aldehyde was R(C=O)H or R(C=O)R'. About 8AM, I went to the Japanese Embassy's gate and waited till the exam started. The whole time I was waiting, I was also busy texting Razel. Apparently, she wasn't able to find a taxi immediately so she arrived later than us, but not really late for the exam proper itself. Hehe.

The exams were pretty much what the sample exams were, except that this time, the problems were a bit higher and the topics were pretty jumbled up. I don't know if I would pass that exam or not. I was able to answer questions confidently, but there were also questions that left me asking myself. Haha. I don't know if my confident answers is enough to get me through, so it's pretty much a blur. Haha.

We will be notified during the week about the results and whether we passed or not. Yes. Within the week. The proctor said that the latest would be this Friday, because for the undergraduate category, the interview would be scheduled this coming July 1, Tuesday. I don't know why they keep scheduling it on Tuesday though, cause if I do pass that crappy exam (which I don't think I will), then that means that I have to "cut" all of my Tuesday classes - Philo, Soc Sci, Chem, Math. Oh well. As Razel said, "it's for your future so it's reasonable." x_X.

If this is for me, then I'm sure He is going to give it. But if it's not, then I'm sure He has other, and perhaps better plans for me in the future.

In other aspects, I was able to fill out my classcards. Haha. I am now officially registered for this semester. I'll be posting my schedule really soon, if ever I have decided to post it. Haha.

Dad says I should sleep.

Haha. Till then...

The harder you try, the harder you fall.

the one with the chipmunks

2008-06-23T21:23:00.005+08:00

Tomorrow's the day - the day I've been waiting and preparing for these past couple of months. I do hope everything goes well. On my part, I did tried to do everything I could do, especially these past two days. If this is for me, then it's for me. If it's not, then it's not.

I can't embed the original video of Vertical Horizon's "Everything You Want", so I guess this will have to do. Haha.

I am everything you want. I am everything you need. But I mean nothing to you and I don't know why.

the one with the mango tree

2008-06-22T18:43:00.003+08:00

Word got out that classes are cancelled in Manila. Don't know if the announcement applies to all of the schools there but at least it does apply to ADMU and UPDil. I just don't know if that announcement would also apply here in UPLB. Haha.

But it really doesn't matter if we would have classes tomorrow or not, because for one thing, I really don't have any classes tomorrow. I do hope that whether there would be classes here tomorroe or not, the Admin buildings would still be open. Last day of lat registration here in UPLB is on Tuesday, and I have an appointment on Tuesday with the Embassy. Crap. I just hope that I would be able to enroll tomorrow. All that's left is assessment and payment. X_x.

Oh, wait. I still have to do something tomorrow. Haha. I need to look for my professors for my Tuesday subjects. I am not attending class since I have to go to the Japanese Embassy for the scholarship I am applying for. I did already warn some of my teachers (Math and Philo), so the only subject teachers I have to hunt is my SocSci2 professor and my Chem40 lecture instructor. Haha. This really sucks, first days of formal classes and I am not going to be present. x_X. Oh well.

I've been really waiting for this scholarship ever since graduation from fourth year. The reason why I wasn't able to apply back then because I was too young. Haha. But now that I am qualified, and luckily my documents passed the screening, all I need to do is pass that scholarship exam this coming Tuesday. Crap. I've been studying a lot lately, and there's so much more to review. I'm working my ass of, but the weather keeps telling me not to study but instead, sleep. x_X. There's still an interview though, but I must first pass the exam before I proceed. Waaaah!!! Pray for me guys!

In any case, because of the typhoon Frank, not only did it cause to sink a ship near Sibuyan Islands (condolence to the families, my prayers go to you), our mango tree got ripped apart. Haha. Yes. Ripped apart. Our mango tree, which was actually blooming by the way with very sweet mangos, are no more than ripped branches. Oh well. x_X. I guess it will take a couple of years before it grows back and produce sweet mangos again.

I just heard Paramore's "That's What You Get". Mom says that the vocalist is a beautiful girl. Haha.

He won't give you something you can't handle.

the one who got a slot

2008-06-20T21:12:00.005+08:00

Bwahahahahahahahaha!

At long last, after days of anticipation, I have finally got that precious Chem 40 slot. Woohoo!

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the course, it is the counterpart of Chem31 an Chem31.1 combined. Although here, the course is only 4.0 units instead of 5.0. So instead of spending 6 hours every week for the laboratory part of the course, I only get to spend 3 hours a week. Yeah!

I never really got the preferred Chem40 slot since by the time I got to the designated room where they would announce those people who were given the slots to, there were already names enlisted on the class. So I had to sign up for the only one section that would not conflict any of my majors. I did cancel though one of my GE's, but it's no problem. After all, they're just GE's. I can get them any time. Perhaps during the summer? Haha.

It was really a tiring day, but all the tiring activites were concentrate on my last hours in the university, since I can't really do anything unless they announce whether I got the Chem40 slot or not.

After I confirmed my slot, I looked for my lec teacher ni NASC3, the GE that I needed to cancel because of the conflict. She told me that the lab professor was the person I should inform. Then she realized that our lab professor wasn't in the university for the day, so she decided to sign my form26 and just notify the instructor at a latter date. Yeah.

It was kinda hard looking for jeepneys that would pass the engineering building(s) coming from PhySci. So in a desperate attempt not to waste time, fearing that I might not be able to find the poeple that were supposed to sign my form26, I just walked.

I was able to find the people that were supposed to sign my form, and I was able to make it to the College Secretary to have my form26 "validated". Hahahahahahaha.

And so ends my day. In the end, I was able to make the most out of it. I wasn't able to get assessed though, but I think that won't take long or much effort. The only reason I see that would make the process long is the presence of a long line right outside the OUR bldg this coming Monday. Haha.

For those who prayed for me, thanks!

Bwahahahahahahaha. This semester is not Chemless anymore! Weeeeee

I can't get it back, but I don't want it back.

the one with the difference

2008-06-19T20:25:00.003+08:00

We don't have any classes today because there exists a "Laguna Day" which apparently is considered a holiday. Do all provinces have their own provincial holiday? Haha.

In any case, I promised someone that I would make this entry last night. Apparently, I wasn't able to post that entry for a few good reasons. I was helping one of my fellow scholarship applicant to downloan the sample exams from the internet. I downloaded the sample exams a few weeks ago. I was able to answer most of the questions, but there were still those who refuse to be answered. In the hopes of being able to pass the scholarship examination happening this coming Tuesday, I am now planning to ask my professors about those questions which I have no idea how to answer or solve it. Haha.

I don't know what to say. It seems that the culture here in UPLB compared to UPDil is much different than I expected. For one, their enrollment/prerog procedures are very different, in which case I had to adjust quickly so I can get my desired majors for the semester.

Another thing would be that PE's here are not as much as in demand as there in Dil. There were still a few good slots in PE, and I was a bit shocked to see those slots still up for grab since it was already the second day of classes. In Dil, everyone wants to get a PE, whether they actually like that PE or not, as long as they get it. Haha. At least that's what I presume.

Also, the jeepneys here, as one of my friends said, are like taxi's. Even though they are definite routes to follow, it's still up to their passenger's destination where they would go through. It's like dictating to the jeepney driver (if you're the first one and no one actually objects) where to go, IKOT or TOKI, although here we call it KANAN or KALIWA. Haha.

But the most striking surprise of them all was how united their blocks are. Ofcourse, this is just purely based on my first impression on them. Their chem eng'g blocks are really bonded. At some point, you can actually say that their blocks are like orgs. Haha. They have these block shirts, block dinner parties, block swimming parties, and all those other things. It's kinda intimidating and it makes me feel jealous all at the same time, not to the point of wanting them to break apart or something. I had my fair shair of blockmates, but it seemes though as if our block never really bonded that much. We never had a party, we never had a shirt (though we planned to have one), and we never really got to know each other that well. I'm not saying I don't like my block. I like my block and my blockmates. It just so happens that we weren't able to maximize the time that we were blockmates. Haha. Perhaps there is a factor of from what high school you come from. I mean let's be honest - if you have someone in your block that was your former schoolmate, you would rather hang out with that person than the others right? Haha. Oh well.

Enough about drama. These are just mere presumptions. I don't know if what I wrote is actually true or not. But what I am sure of is that what I wrote is how I feel or how my mind is thinking. Haha. We'll se if this is true for the next following weeks.

My class would begin at 10am tomorrow, but I still have to do some things for my transfer. Oh well. It doesn't mean I have to wake up as early as 5am, but it does mean that I have to wake at 6. Haha.

Till then.

And if I never see your face again, I don't mind. Cause we got much further than I though we would tonight...

the one who talks about his day

2008-06-18T20:30:00.003+08:00

It's been a long and tiring day. Should I talk about my day? Haha.

So I alarmed my phone at exactly 5:15 AM, since my class would start at 7AM sharp. I was able to wake up, but as any usual day, I fell asleep once I turned off the alarm. I was able to get up from bed about 5:30 AM. I ate, watched a bit of tv, took a bath, change my clothes, and left the house about 6:45, 15 minutes from my class.

As expected, I arrived 20minutes past 7:00. But apparently, my teacher was waiting for me to arrive, since I was the last one to complete the section - the minimum number of students in a lab class. Haha. Yes. Our section is in danger. Once someone cancels a slot, our section is automatically dissolves. Crap. I hope it doesn't dissolve, or else I would be underload. No!!!

Next class was still 11:30, so I did some paperwork regarding prerogs and all those other things. I also ate lunch, and I was able to arrive in Math class just in time.

Then I continued arranging my paperworks. I arrived at PE class at about 2:10PM, 10 minutes late since I had trouble finding where the "weights room" is. Hopefully, this section won't dissolve either because there were only a few of us who attended the class today.

I went to Phys13 afterwards. I made some new acquaintances with some of my fellow chemical engineering students. Apparently, they all came from one-block. It is kinda weird to be in a group of people where everyone knows each other well except you. But I guess that's something that comes along when transferring. Don't get me wrong, but I was happy with them since they welcomed me as if I was their blockmate. It's too early to say though if I would be with them. Hopefully I would. They seem like nice people, and in fact fun people to be with.

Last class was Chem40. I still don't have a Chem40 class, but I am planning to be in the section that I went today. G-3L. There is one slot left, and I hope I can get it. The instructor said that it would be better if I attend the lecture session just so I won't need to catch up just in case I get the slot. Apparently, lab class determines your slot in lec class, much like in UPDil.

I've learn quite a few things here, mostly regarding how things go on in this university. But I'll talk about that tomorrow perhaps. After all, we don't have classes tomorrow since there is such a thing as Laguna Day. Haha.

Pray for me guys! I need to get that Chem40 class! And my PE and Phys13 should not be dissolved! No....

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. If that's the case, then I don't think anyone would have any eyes or teeth left to offer.

the one trying to get a major

2008-06-16T12:14:00.002+08:00

It's noontime already. Most likely, everyone I know is having their lunch as of this moment. I beg to differ. Haha. I already ate my lunch. Haha.

I woke up very early today, hoping that I will be able to get my the 7-1 lab schedule of Chem32. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get it. It wasn't really a surprise though because I did expect that "grabbing" a slot in Chem32 would be a hard task, perhaps even an impossible one. I'm not expecting that I will be able to get a slot in Chem32, but I am hoping.

Chem32 is not the only problem I have. There are still majors I am still not enlisted in like Chem40, Math37, and Phys13. Yes. Oh yes. This only translates that I have to work hard to get those desired majors/subjects. Yeah!

I heard Ne-yo's song yesterday from MTV. It's entitled "Closer", much like the movie of Jude Law and Julia Roberts. The song is great. It has a good and catchy beat that fashion shows can actually use or perhaps people can dance to. Haha. But really, the song is great, at least for me.

Got to go. It's nearing 1. Haha. Prerog once again!!!

And I'm leavin, never looking back again...

the one after the dream

2008-06-13T19:53:00.002+08:00

This is a sequel to the previous entry.

So I got up, hurried downstairs, and ate breakfast hastily. I went upstairs, took a bath, changed my clothes, and ran off to the main street where jeepneys go by.

I left about 7:20 in the morning, and I arrived about 7:50. Relatively, it was a long journey because it usually takes me just about 20 inutes from home to UP. But since there is morning traffic, there was nothing I can do.

I arrived at OUR and saw a line. It wasn't long, yet it wasn't short either. So I fell in line and waited for an hour just to be entertained.

Technically, I wasn't entertained. I was devastated.

Working your ass of all summer just so you can transfer, sacrificing the connections you had, giving up your wonderful complete schedule, travelling back and forth for a couple of days that takes up about 110php and 2 hours of your life per one-way trip, and getting 15.0 units of pure GE, one 3 of which you have already taken, is not a good combination. Crap. Crap. Crap. This sucks.

But hey, I "wanted" this. And there's nothing I can do anymore because it's already here. All I can do is make the most of what I have. That's why nect week, it's going to be one hell of an adventure.

Oh well. I guess it's just a matter of time that bad luck would come. Maybe Friday the 13th is unlucky after all. Then again, maybe not.

Till then...

For once in your life, stop accepting crap and demand for something more.

the one who had a dream of death

2008-06-13T19:07:00.004+08:00

It's Friday the 13th. Crap.

Last night, I planned on waking up early today for my enrollment. Yes. I planned to wake up early. I set my cellphone to alarm at around 5:50 am, so that I will have allowance just in case I decide to wake up and stare at the ceiling for awhile.

I did wake up at 5:50 am, thanks to my phone. But the moment I turned off the alarm, I came back to dream world again. It would've been nice if the dream that I went back to was nice, happy, fun, exciting. But it wasn't. You what it was all about? Running. Running away from death.

It's not the first time to dream about my death, not that I want to dream about it or anything. Perhaps it just happens. The last dream I can remember that was all about my demise was when I was being chased by someone with a gun. It didn't "end" as the movies would. Instead, I woke up just before the bullet hit me right in my head. Haha. Too close for comfort as some would say it.

This time, it wasn't about bullets. It's about knives. Yes. Knives.

From what I recall, I was trying to "sneak" in to our house. Yes. Sneaking to our house. I was with a friend though who I cannot recall as of the moment. Anyways, as I was trying to break in to our house, some guy caught us and screamed that we were intruding. He just got out from the bathroom though so we had some time to actually break in and run. We ran as fast as we can, the man behind chasing us, but then we diverged to our different paths. He went upstairs while I head to the kitchen. At first, the guy followed my friend. But then he cam back for me. I quickly took some knives and ran. Then some girl tackled me to the ground. The next thing I know, she was on top of me with a knife to kill me with. I grabbed the knive I brought and literally "sliced" her. But I didn't slice her that deep though. Just some scratches.

And then I woke up.

I woke up at 6:50 in the morning.

And to think that I wanted to arrive at UPLB by 7:00am.

the one who has an extended vacation

2008-06-11T20:28:00.003+08:00

I said this before, and I'll say it again. The season 4 finale of Grey's Anatomy was simply fantastic. Haha. It's been days since I watched that last episode and still, I can't get it out of my head. Perhaps I am beginning to fall in love with Meredith Grey. Haha. Just kidding. But really, the last episode was great. You should watch it. Haha.

So everyone is having ther first day of classes this week. Haha. I have to tell you, a lot of people are not happy with their schedules this semester. Haha. But I guess they're just going to get used to it, and in time, maybe they'll appreciate their schedule after all. Haha.

I am getting bored because if this extended vacation. Really, I am. I would rather be doing homeworks and lap reports and everything else that needs to be done. Hey, at least I am going to be productive in that way.

Why I have an extended vacation? Simple. Because I am still not enrolled yet. Haha. No. I'm not enrolling in Diliman. I've transferred to UPLB. Haha.

Perhaps you are surprised. Perhaps you are not. But whether you are or not, it won't do anything. It's done. I'm already accepted, though I am still not "enrolled" yet. Haha. Since I am a transferee student, my form 5a will be released this coming Friday since first day of classes here in UPLB is next Monday.

I am hoping though that I will be able to get all my major subjects so that I won't be delayed. The subjects that I took in Diliman were all credited (yeah!), and it would be a damn waste if I get delayed because I never got a slot. Haha. Oh well. Here's for hoping.

Extended vacation really bores me. Crap.

Oh well. At least I still get to spend time here at home.

I'm tired of running, but that doesn't mean I'll stop.

the one who is not in the mood.

2008-06-08T20:20:00.004+08:00

I haven't been blogging lately. It's not because there weren't any significant events that happened for the past few days/weeks. There were a lot of significant events that happened for the past few days. It's just that lately, I wasn't in the mood to type them all. Now? Haha. Still not in the mood.

I watched quite a number of shows/movies for these past few days.

Last week, our family watched Indiana Jones because my grandma wanted to watch it. It was a nice movie. As dad would say it, it's like the "National Treasure" of their time. The movie didn't start as most movies would started theirs. First scene, ACTION! Haha. Oh well. It's a nice and fun movie. You should watch it, especially for those who are a big fan of aliens. Haha.

Just this Friday, we watched Prince Caspian. It's a GREAT movie, really. The fight scenes were good, and the storyline was simply amazing. But I think some of the parts weren't as accurate as the book. But I guess that happens right? After all, almost all of the book-based movies I have watched so far never really followed the book all the way.

Also, thanks to Kevin Guillermo, I have already finished watching the 4th season of Grey's Anatomy. Hooray! Hahahahahahaha. The last episode was spectacular! Really, it was. For the first time, Meredith did something very unusual, and I think that she's finally realizing who and why she is. Callie has a new thing going on. Mark is "growing" as he would say it. Haha. But I won't spoil anything though, since I presume that studio23 has not yet finished airing the whole 4th season. Hahaha.

This may sound stupid, but my brother and I have decided to buy a USB cable for his PSP. Haha. You see, he didn't know that we can download games from the internet, and I was just too busy and lazy to tell him and actually find a store that sells a USB cable for our PSP. Just this week, I/we decided to buy a USB cord, so that we will be able to download the games we want without spending that much (damn you UMD Discs!!!). The only problem left is that we still need to buy a new memory card so as to store our favorite games all at a time. Haha. Oh well.

So I guess that's it then. There is something I want to blog about, but I guess it'll have to wait. It's not the right time yet. Haha.

Till then.

Almost believing this was not pretend.

the one who bought a book

2008-05-27T18:13:00.002+08:00

Hooray! Finally, I was able to buy the single hard-bound organic chemistry book in ATC National Bookstore. I've actually been looking everywhere for a good organic chemistry book since I'll be taking it up sometime soon. Not only till now did I find the best book I have seen so far. It's hard-bound. It's colored. It has good paper quality (like the chem16 book) becuase it is not reprinted. Haha. Hooray! Even though it costs a lot, I still am happy that I was able to buy it. Haha. Nerd!!!!!!!!

So crs is conducting it's last batch run as of the moment. I hope I do get a PE class. Haha. Even though it's not that important as of now, I do want to get a PE class because I want to finish all of my PE's as soon as possible. Haha. Oh well. Just so I won't worry about it anymore in the near future.

A blackout happened early this morning, about 12am according to Mom. Apparently, blackouts don't wake me up. Haha. Dad thinks that the blackout that happened early this morning was the supposed blackout that should've happened yesterday morning.

Perhaps it is very difficult to forget someone who you have actually been with for a considerable amount of time. There are moments when you can't help it but remember the good times. And when you remember all those good times you had, you will always get back to the reason why you want to forget.

Forgive and forget - a wise advice, but not the most practical one.

the one who thought it was a saturday

2008-05-23T19:38:00.004+08:00

It would be too late if I make this post about AI. Haha. David Cook won. Surprising to others, but I guess he deserves it. I think that any of the two David's deserve to win. It was just a matter of votes I guess. Haha. Oh well. Some are furious about the resultes, while some are ecstatic. Haha. Oh well. But I bet both of them would release their own albums, sooner or later. And basing it from their talents (meaning excluding the pressures of media and press, such as what happened to some of the recording artists we know), I think both of them would get far. Haha. Oh well.

It's my brother's birthday today. Happy birthday Carlos! Haha. We had a little swimming party today. We went to church first early in the moring, and for the first time our family had a complete attendance during a daily mass. Haha. Then around 9:30 am, we, together with my cousins from both sides and my brother's classmates, went to a nearby resort, which is just about a walk away from our house. From 9:30 to 2:30, we swam and had fun. Haha. Very tiring though since after the pool party, I took a bath and went straight to bed. Haha.

So, lately, I've been helping my grandma publish/finish her book by doing some data arranging. Haha. It's kinda stressful, not because it is hard, but because it is long. Very very very long. Haha. I'm rearranging the data gathered from her survey about high school students. Some of their answers are pretty funny, while some are very dramatic (in a sad way, not in a sarcastic one). Oh well. I guess that's life.

I though it was a Saturday today. I don't know why. It just felt like a Saturday,

I would like to extend my condolences and regards to those who have, according to Revee, lost the lives of their love ones and their livelihood because of the typhoon that came by to the country. I pray that those people can recover from the tragedy they have experienced.

Cause if you don't dream big, what's the use of dreaming.

the one about global warming

2008-05-20T19:12:00.002+08:00

I don't know why but rainy days are fun for me, as long as there are no lightnings, thunder, and very strong winds. Here, in Los Banos for the least, such of these things haven't occured yet. But it seems though that in some parts of the Philippines (and even in the world perhaps), these things have already happened this month. It just shows that global warming is already taking its place in our world.

Ever since I can remember, global warming has always been discussed in classrooms. From grade 1 to grade 6 (and for some, up to their high school), there always comes a certain time that the teacher would discuss about global warming, specifically the technical scientifc part of it. But does that technical scientific part of global warming really count these days? I mean, it does count when it comes to classroom discussions. But what about outside the classrooms?

Global warming has always been the issue. Teachers have always discussed this at least a couple of times in the classroom. But it seems though that steps are not being taken, and that some people and politicians do not take this event seriously. I presume that these politicians do not take it seriously because they fear, as Mr. Al Gore said in his documentary, that they would not be able to balance the environment and the economy. Tsk tsk tsk. What is the use of the economy when the coastal waters have already taken over about half of your country? Or perhaps the intense drought has already destroyed your crops? Or even the intense typhoons/hurricane that have already flooded almost one-third of your province up to the resident's knees? Who would be able to need the economy then?

I salute the people who are trying and exerting their efforts to prevent this global crisis that is evidently happening in our world today. And I commend those companies and institutions that are taking steps, even little by little, to combat this global crisis. Perhaps, it is human nature to act, if not too late, when the problem is already causing a lot of damage. And perhaps it is human nature to take things for granted which really should not.

The Earth, as of now (cause I don't know if they will be able to find another planet that people can actually live in like we see in futuristic movies), is our only home. And I think a lot of people (perhaps not the reader of this entry) fail to realize this, and maybe they won't realize it until they get affected directly by this global crisis we are facing.

From my previous post, I typed something about the Mayan's prediciton about the end of the world, being in December 12, 2012. Could it be possible that global warming would cause the end of the world?

From the news about a week ago, Kuya Kim (the weather reporter in TV Partrol), reported that it was the first time for the Philippines to encounter two typhoons at the same time during SUMMER TIME. Evident enough?

Oh well. I don't expect people to change by this post, cause really, change is big thing. But I do expect people to rethink and reevaluate their actions. That's all.

Do not do tomorrow what you can do today.

the one with the end of summer classes

2008-05-19T18:59:00.004+08:00

We had our finals for Eng1 today, and I also got my classcard today since I asked Ma'am Malata if I can get it earlier than scheduled because I am a cross-registrant. She understood my condition, and so she did. Yehey! Thanks Ma'am!

I expected my grade to between 1.00 to 1.50. Haha. I know I have high expectations, but ever since Ma'am gave our tentative grades, I expected more. When I got my classcard, I got a 1.25! With all things considered, I did good. Not great, but good. You see, my supposed grade was supposed to be 1.50, but since I had perfect attendance, I got a one step up, making it a 1.25. Haha. So academically speaking, my grade was actually 1.50. Haha. Oh well. It's okay. After all, it is the summer, and I never really studied that much for the subject. (Excuses excuses)

I was able to look at the computation Ma'am did for my grade. It just shows that I am never good at Final Exams. Haha. Apparently, Final Examinations should be blamed for my grade. Haha. My grade in the Finals was the pulling down factor. Oh well. There was just too much writing that not only my hand but as well as my head hurt. x_X.

I pretty much miss my 4th year study habits. Haha. I never really studied that hard as much as I was in fourth year. Hmmmm. How can I get it back? x_X. I must regain it soon.

So I watched a documentary in the History Channel about Nostradamus and his so-called predictions of the world. Though I don't believe that much in his predictions, I find his predictions very interesting. What shocked me the most was his prediction of the end of the world, December 2012. Isn't that strange? Same month and year as the Mayans. I also remembered that this was also the proposed date by one of the special episodes NatGeo aired one time, about the bible code or something.

Hmmmmm. End of the world? Is it true?

Well, whether it is going to happen or not, I guess it just shows that time should not be wasted. Perhaps it is a reminder that what we can do now must be done immediately, for we never know when our life is going to be taken. Oh well.

Even though summer classes have ended, I still have a lot of things to do. I still have to study for the upcoming examinations I'll be hopefully taking. I still have to arrange my enrollment this coming semester, and the papers that comes with it. Crap crap crap. Haha.

I hope everything goes well as I planned, and I hope that He has planned this as well.

So much to do, with so little time.

the one recuperating

2008-05-17T18:37:00.002+08:00

I woke up today, thinking that it would be just another ordinary day. But I guess when you expect the day to be nothing less than ordinary, it actually becomes exciting.

We went to church today - not just me and my brother. My dad didn't come with us because he was way too sleepy. But instead, mom went with us. She just had a major operation a month ago and still is in the process of recuperating as she will always say. But she insisted. She wanted to go. But that wasn't the only thing she wanted. She wanted to drive the car. Wow. Haha. We came back and forth from the church alive, though she was still a bit slow in driving because of her condition. Go MOM! Haha. It just shows she is finally recovering, and that's good right?

We ate breakfast, then I went straight to my laptop to charge the iPod. Since it would be a waste if the computer was on just for the sake of charging the iPod, I decided to use it anyway since we're going to leave about 1 hour from then. I opened my CRS accound, and to my surprise, I enlisted 15.0 units! 15.0 units! Crap. I enlisted all my majors, a GE, and CWTS! Woohoo! At last, CRS loved me for once. Yeah! I am looking forward to a good semester. I still don't have a PE though. Any FEASIBLE suggestions out there?

Our family, together with my grandma, went out today for lunch. It was supposed to be a post-mother's day celebration since we celebrated last time without mother or grandma. Haha. Oh well. So we went to Alabang, checked out some cars that dad would possibly buy this coming June, and went straight to ATC. Last week, we ate at Outback. Now, we ate at Tony Roma's. Wow. My parents are certainly feeling rich these past few days, considering that none of them is actually earning. Haha. Oh well. But don't get me wrong, the food was great. The dessert was fantastic! Haha. I hope though that the next time we eat at that kind of restaurant, one of them is actually earning already. Hahahahahahaha...

I looked for some books at National Bookstore and Powerbooks. Not those classic novels and such, but those I would actually read and use in the near near future. I looked for an organic chemistry book which I would use this coming second year. I found two interesting organic chemistry books. One was entitled "The Essentials of Organic Chemistry" and the other was simply "Organic Chemistry". Even though the latter was simpler in title, it has more information than the earlier. It has more chapters. It's hard bound. It's colored. It has a good quality of paper. And it is 1000php more expensive. Haha. I didn't buy any of them though because I wanted the latter book, but I still don't have the money, and asking dad for that ****.**php would just be too... uncomfortable for me. Haha. Oh well. Maybe next time, when I really need it. Haha.

But I did a buy a Japanese Phrase Book. Haha. All of a sudden, I had the sudden interest in Nihonggo. Haha.

I am reviewing some of the math topics that was already discussed in the past, specifically Matrices. Haha. Matrices, how I longed for you. Haha. I recalled everything that Ma'am Orate taught us in second year when I read the book. Determinants. Cramer's Rule. Operations. But there was a certain topic though that she didn't discuss - minors and cofactors. It was easy to understand though, and I think I well understood the concept, given that no one really taught me this topic and it's just self-study. Haha. Nerd!!!

Oh, and by the way, Ma'am Malata already released the tentative grades for Eng1. Relatively high, but not that good for me. Haha. I must study for the finals this coming Monday! Haha. As if that would happen. x_X.

It's not the pale moon that excites me and delights me. It's just the nearness of you.

the one who spoiled himself

2008-05-15T12:15:00.002+08:00

Haha. Due to intense boredom, I have spoiled myself with the Idol results that is going to be aired here in the Philippines tonight. Haha. Oh well. Should I spoil you guys? Haha. I guess by the time you're reading this, you would already know the results. Haha. So I guess there's no use whether I say it or not. But just to be safe, I won't tell. Ahahahahaha...

About last night's show, I really wasn't able to start it since I had to go somewhere, so I arrived home about 6:15PM. Haha. But I did enjoy those performances that I was able to catch. Dancing chihuahua. Haha. David A's performance of "With You" was really "funky" for me. Haha. I was smiling the whole time (as if I wanted to laugh so hard) because he was dancing to the tune. Haha. I'm just not used to see him singing this kind of songs as the judges said. Bwahahahahahaha...

Syesha's HOT! Hahahaha. I want her to succeed as an artist, but I just don't want her to pass through this week, for the reason that a lot of people would be enraged not being able to see the David vs. David faceoff they have all been waiting for since the season started. But she had a good performance, I must say. I'm still startled by the fact that the producer's picked the song "Hit me up" for her. Why?!?

David Cook's performance was as usual, great. Haha. But I'm not an avid fan of his. Haha. I just don't know why. Hahahahaha...

I'm still thinking og my schedule for next semester. I can't seem to arrange a good schedule that fits all my goals such as...
a) having at least 30min of break everyday
b) avoiding the 2:30 math since I think I won't be able to get the slot
c) my longest non-stop break beinng 1 hour and 30 minutes only
d) being able to get PE, GE, and CWTS

Haha. Is that too much to ask? x_X.

I wasn't able to go to church today. x_X.

Kyou watashi ga nihon no taishikan ni ikimasu.

the one about the korean movie

2008-05-14T10:47:00.002+08:00

Why is the internet here in Netopia so slow?

My head hurts ever since I left Eng1 class. We watched a korean movie so we can write our "reflection paper" on it (our written requirement for the semester). It was a good movie. Not sure with the title though because it was all korean. So that means that I won't be able to find some reviews in the internet. Haha. Oh well. It's okay. I'll blog everything I can remember as of now. Hahahahaha...

The movie was about two korean entertainers in the past. They were guy entertainers (as in performers) who ran away from their place, since one of them, the one with fairer skin, was alway being molested by a man after every show they put on. They went to Seoul, to seek their fortune. They joined the local performers. When they decided to mock the king, they were arrested and tortured. But the entertainers and the official (the king's adviser) have agreed to give them one more chance if they were able to make the king laugh with their mockery. They were able to showcase it to the palace, and the king was delighted. They were allotted a place in the palace, and for every now and then, they would perform by the king's request. Everytime they perform, the king was delighted yet decides to kill someone within the royal court because of the revelation of their corruption. The king fell in lust with Gong-gii (the guy entertainer), his partner being jealous. This also caused the consort to be jealous, causing her to plot a scandal against Gong-gii. The plan was executed, but Gong-gii's partner sacrificed himself for his love. Gong-gii "broke up" with the king, and in the end, they confessed their love for each other.

Haha. I'm never good in making summaries. Not my forte. Ahahahaha...

Reflections.

The storyline was actually good. It really showed the love between two people, and the corruption that happens in an empire. It also showed the pressure being exerted by everyone to a king who succeeded a great one. It also showed the cruelty, the tyranny, and perhaps the brutality of one's rage (the king) can be. Yet it also showed how one can sacrifice himself and his well-being for his love one - going as far as sacrificing your eyes and diginity for that person.

The movie was good. Haha. But I can't seem to advise people to watch it because as of now, I don't know what the title is. Haha.

This isn't gonna be my reflection paper though. But this entry would be my basis. Aahahaha. I have occasional short term memory loss, so just in case I lost my thoughts about the movie, at least my blog is here to help me. Bwahahahahahaha...

I already photocopied the forms. Hooray!

For the first time in quite some time, we were early for the 6:00 AM mass. Achievement!

My head still hurts because of the subtitles. x_X.

Everything that you want to take from me, is everything that I can ever be.

the one who must

2008-05-13T15:24:00.003+08:00

What's up?

The doctor's clinic will start at 4pm, so I decided to kill time here, in the internet shop. Haha.

Techinically speaking, we had English class today. But the truth is, we just listened to Ma'am, copied the things on the board (the format for our composition) and left the classroom about 10 minutes after she came in. Haha. And to think that it was raining outside. My time wasn;t wasted though since I had to go somewhere near UPLB today. And besides, because of the early dismissal, I had ate at Mcdo today! Guess what I ate? Haha...

There wouldn't be any studying tonight since I need to answer the assignment as soon as I am free (meaning the time when I don't have anything else to do). I have to finish it today because I'll be away this coming Thursday. We don;t have classes on Thursday in English to make room for our "writer's break" in order to write or written composition. Haha. But instead of writing, I'll be going somewhere else. So I guess I have to finish my composition tomorrow evening. I must be able to do this all as planned. Hahahaha. I MUST

I still don't have anything to write. x_X.

I was able to pre-enlist my classes on crs. Haha. But I don't really like my schedule that much. But it's ok cause I will be able to go home early during friday's. Haha. Yeah! Hope crs favors me this time. Any luck on PE's?

It's been raining every now and then since last week. Is it connected with the earthquake that happened on China? I hope the people there are alright. Natural calamaities. x_X.

I must go now. Haha. Must not be late. Bwahahahahahahaha...

It's all because of you

the one with the short brownout

2008-05-12T18:50:00.003+08:00

Wow. A short brownout just occured. It lasted about half a second. Haha. The modem didn't shut down so I have to say that it was just a short brownout.

I just got back from Diliman today. I went to Pisay and UP to get the papers and certificates I have requested some two weeks ago. Everything went well, and I was able to get everything I needed all in one trip. Haha. I'm good...

So, as expected, everyone is currently waiting for crs. Haha. I wonder why people are so excited pre-enlisting when they know that it's a "batch run". Haha. I wonder why. Maybe because they want to pre-enlist sooner rather than later even though it doesn't change their chances, and that pre-enlisting sooner would only cause traffic to them and the other people who are so excited to pre-enlist? Haha. Oh well. Don't get me wrong though. I am pre-enlisting as well. Haha. Hypocrite. It's a good thing though that I have the list of all the classes' schedule they are offering. Haha. Just only my major subjects though. Sorry guys. Haha.

I hope my plans work. I really hope it would, so that everything will fall into place.

Contrary to today's adventure, I still have a lot of things to do tomorrow. I'll be needing to go to a lot of places once again like the japanese school I enrolled myself in last semester and the medical clinic here in our locale. Oh well. Just one more day to complete everything. And then, I'll be all set. Bwahahahahahahahahaha...

They are watching a "A superhero movie" because there is no cable due to the short brownout. Apparently, even short brownouts affect the cable as well. Crap. But it's a good thing it didn't affect the internet connection that bad. Haha.

He's everything inside of you that you wish you could be.

the one with a dejavu.

2008-05-11T17:55:00.004+08:00

Just came back from Alabang Town Center. Haha. Our family went out for mother's day. We watched Iron Man and then we ate ate Outback's. I must say, they serve plenty of food. But they also charge a lot so I guess it's ok. Their dessert was HUMONGOUS! Really, it is. Haha. Oh well.

I just remembered that we would have our LAST eng1 exam tomorrow. It's all about paraphrasing ang precis writing. It's not something I am familiar with. Before, I thought paraphrasing just by changing some of the words. But when discussion came, it seems though that I was still plagiarizing. But, now that I know, I guess it won't happen again. But ofcourse, that's just a guess. Haha. Hope I do well on the exam tomorrow.

I was able to get the apicolordotical view (nosebleed) X-ray last Friday. To my relief, the suspicious apical density is actually nothing to worry about. Yes! I am not sick! For a moment there, I thought that I was seriously sick. Oh well. That's good to hear. Thank You Lord!

Tomorrow is May 12. Therefore, I will visit Diliman once again. I'll go to Pisay first for my transcripts and certificates, then I will go to UP to get my TCG. Haha. But ofcourse, exams come first. So I guess I'll be able to arrive at Pisay about one-ish. Hehe.

I just realized that this is like dejavu. Eng1 exam. Pisay. UP. Monday. Haha. Oh well. I think it happened last April 27. Haha. The only difference is that instead of ordering for transcripts and such, I will be just getting them. Haha. Hope they are ALL finished, so that I don't have to go back to Diliman again.

I am having problems with accessing youtube from my laptop. Apparently it suggests that I download the latest version of the Flash Player, which I already did. Then it suggests that my Javascript is not on. Crap. Oh well. Haha. I guess I don't need youtube that much anymore, at least for now.

Cause everything you wanted me to hide, is everything that makes me feel alive.

the one with the density

2008-05-08T18:48:00.003+08:00

Wow. There's a pinoy version of Betty La Fea coming up at ABS-CBN. Wonder how Bea Alonzo would portray it. Haha.

English 1 exams were pretty good. They weren't great, but they were good. Haha. I have to do better next time though so my grade would not be below 2.00. GC.

Also, I was able to get my lab results yesterday from the health clinic. All values were pretty normal, except monocytes. I presume it's a kind of WBC found in the blood. Can anyone here care to explain what it means when you have there is an excessive number of monocytes in the blood? Haha. Nerdy question.

It's not everyday I get my chest X-ray results with something different written on it. When I say different, it means that it's not your typical chest x-ray result. Most of you would probably have "normal findings" written all over on the sheet of paper. Mine was different today. I can't recall the exact words written on it but I do recall the more siginificant ones - "There is a presence of a suspicious density lying on the upper right..." Does it mean I have an illness? Crap. But my doctor said it was nothing. She advised me to take another chest x-ray with a different view. I'll be able to know if this suspicious density is something to worry about tomorrow.

I think I need some sleep. Haha.

I have a facebook account! Haha. At long last, I finally decided to make one for myself. Haha.

Good news! Ma'am decided to give us the final exams on May 19, the last day of classes. It's weird because the finals will start from May 20 to May 23 here in UPLB. I don't know what got into here, but it's pretty good. It means that I'll be able to get my grades sooner. Bwahahahahahahaha!!!

I'm currently addicted to the songs of Vertical Horizon. They really have great songs. Woohoo! Go Vertical Horizon!

Remember what you used to say that I'll be the one who runs away, but I'm still here.

the one with the hand-tiring activity

2008-05-06T16:45:00.002+08:00

Goldilocks' polvoron is really good. You should try it. Haha.

This is nice. I found a site that contains the remaining episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 4 that I haven't watched yet. Haha. Hooray! The thing though is that it eats a lot of time just for the whole video to load. Not as fast as youtube. But it's the closest thing I found so I'll have to settle for this. Haha. And besides, episode 12 is really funny. Haha. Living in a hospital in two straight weeks... x_X.

Ma'am haven't finished checking our papers yet. After all, it wasn't as objective as the previous exams since it's all about formulation of questions and combining sentences into one. Oh well. She did announce though that my bonus answer was the funniest of them all, and how she wanted to kill me for that. Haha. And she said that someone got a 2/75 score, with bonus. How amazing. Hope I PASS that exam.

We had a very hand-tiring activity today in Eng1. We were supposed to make a three-level topic outline from a one-page article. Then we have to make a three-level sentence outline out of the topic outline we made. The work was done in pairs, but it still is very hand-tiring. Haha. Oh well.

After class, I went to the clinic to have some tests like urinalysis and blood chemistry exams. I had to have a lot of blood since they're testing for a lot of things. Waiting for the doctor to get my blood was very long indeed. I almost spent 40 minutes of my life just waiting when there is actually no one before me. Haha. Oh well. But the chest x-ray was fast, really fast. It only took me less than 10 minutes in the radiology section.

I'll be getting the results tomorrow, both the clinical findings and the long exam. Haha.

Everybody thinks they can do better, but only a few can show they are better.

the one maximizing

2008-05-05T18:07:00.002+08:00

What is the deal with friendster? Why do people like it? Wrong question. Why are people ADDICTED to it? It's like everytime I go to an internet shop, half of them are playing online or network games, while the other half are updating their friendster profiles. Crap. Haha. Oh well. I guess people really do love friendster...

Another entry for the day. Yes. How exciting. I just wanted to maximize my 20php worth of internet. As I said hours ago, internet at home sucks. So I have to walk about two minutes just to touch a "connected" computer. Haha. I wouldn't actually bother to walk to a "connected" computer if it wasn't for my account in a certain game. You see, I have to update it more often than I update this blog. Haha. I have to upgrade the buildings, build soldiers, the things you expect on a strategy game. Haha. And ofcourse, losing is not an option. Out of the top 15,000, I rank 3800++. Haha. Yeah! I'm not sure though if the 15,000 is just a cut-off or there are 15,000 players currently playing the game. Hahaha...

Dad's interview went well according to him. Good. Haha.

I have to wake up early tomorrow. It's a must. When we went to church today, we were late. When we arrived, the priest just finished his homily. Great. Just great. It won't happen again. I promise.

I did manage to buy a DVD copy of Grey's Anatomy Season 4. Hooray!!! But I have only managed to watch until "Lay Your Hands on Me", the last episode they aired before the writer's strike. Haha. Oh well. I have to find the remaining episodes. I think I should return the DVD I bought since it's not complete. But I already watched it. Haha. Hmmmmm... What do you think?

I'm still hungry even though I just ate dinner. x_X.

When I received my English quiz I took last Friday, I was surprised to see my score. I expected a not-so-good score since when Ma'am discussed the answers, my answers weren't really so near to hers. But when I got the half crosswise sheet of yellow paper, I was shocked to see a score 20/20. Woohoo! Hope my long exam is that high too. Haha.

Last time, her bonus question was "UP Naming Mahal". Now, it's "Lupang Hinirang". What's next?

I never left you, yet you are constantly leaving me.

the one with the connect-disconnect

2008-05-05T10:38:00.003+08:00

Crap. English Exam sucks! x_X. I guess that's what you get when you don't study the night before. But I did view my notes the night before. Haha. Oh well. I'll get it next time.

Internet at home is going crazy. Connect. Disconnect. Connect. Disconnect. It's a like a loop that never ends! x_X. I'm going to PLDT right away, after posting this entry. Haha. I'll have a word with the technician. Bwahahahahahaha...

As Cecile said, the Season 4 Grey's Anatomy series can only be viewed until Episode 8 part 2. Grrrr. Therefore, I need to find a DVD copy right away or I'll be forced to throw the laptop out of the house. Haha. Just joking...

As some of you might know (though I doubt it since I don't remember saying anything to anyone who is probably reading this), Dad retired from work. Yes. From San Miguel. So, in essence, no one in the family is earning. Haha. Great. Just great. Yet everyone is still spending (such as myself). Dad has an interview today with coke. Hope it goes well. He is planning to do business though. Hope it comes out pretty well.

I just realized that Netopia Internet Rates are not fixed all throughout the country. Haha. It is locatin dependent, just as Ardie said a long time ago. Just sharing. Wonder how much Netopia charges in the mountains. Hmmmm...

The problem with being good at something unexpected is expecting being good at it the next time it comes around.

the one who didn't wake early enough

2008-05-03T18:06:00.003+08:00

It's a Saturday. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to wake up early enough to attend the 6AM mass. Sad. Oh well. But I will still attend mass the next following days. Promise.

Grey's Anatomy season 4 episode 6 part 1. Yeah! Improvement! I started last night with episode 1. After eating breakfast today, I hurried to my laptop to watch. Then, after lunch, I slept. from 2 to 4:30. Haha. Then I practiced piano. Then I ate dinner. And now, I am watching again. Not-so-very-productive day indeed. The only thing I accomplished is watching. x_X.

Looking at the bright side of life, I was able to take a nap, something I haven't done for quite some time now. Maybe the reason why I wasn't able to wake up early is lack of sleep. Haha. I expect myself to wake up early tomorrow. Haha...

Is it possible to survive a 12,000 ft fall?

Sometimes, no matter how the thing we hold on cause us pain, it is more painful to let go.

the one settling for youtube

2008-05-02T19:19:00.002+08:00

Haha. Since I was too lazy too look for a DVD copy of Grey's Anatomy season 4, I have to settle for youtube. It is a good thing they have the episodes on the net. Yeah!

I'm going to try to avoid putting haha's and oh well's from now on. I just noticed that a lot of my previous posts contained these words. Haha. Another one. It seems it has been my hands's "mannerism" as of to date. Oh well. Guess there are some things you just can't change all the way.

Something came up today. Actually, everyday, something comes up. But today, that something was really BIG news. I can't tell because it's not sure YET. But I plan to tell, as soon as the papers are final. I hope that what I am doing is the right thing, and I hope that people would understand. Maybe, this is for the best - sooner rather than later.

Enough drama. English was very stressful today, not that it isn't. Coordination and Subordination are not the kind of topics I love in English. We had a quiz and a boardwork which we had to combine four to five simple sentences to one sentence which only contains ONE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE! Crap. And to think that we will be taking the exam next Monday. I know that I'm not that ready for the exam, but I don't really think that I would be in the mood to study for the exam. Oh well.

Dad got 4 numbers from the lottery today. That was good. But to think that the other two number he didn't get was in the other set of six numbers was simply just cruel. Oh well. Maybe next time, we will win the lottery.

If you asked me to stay, then I will. But till that moment comes, I'll be away.

the one who took 15 minutes

2008-05-01T20:56:00.003+08:00

I am currently addicted to the song "So Close" from the original soundtrack of Disney's Enchanted. Haha. I downloaded the album days ago, and I just can't get it out of my head as of the moment. Haha.

Moving on, Brooke got booted out of Idol. Seems fair, but I still think that Jason should've left. Haha. If only both of them could leave at the same night. Haha. I'm still hoping that Jason would be soon booted out. Haha. Oh well. I guess Americans just love him don't they?

I continued my room cleaning just before typing this entry. Haha. Actually, I can't really say that it's room cleaning. It's more of rearranging some stuff to make them look more organized. Haha. I separated the college books from my high school ones, so as not to confuse myself when looking for a certain book. And I also grouped some of my stuff like those I am not really gonna use as of the moment. Haha. But it's still not finished, so I guess I'll have to continue some time.

I woke up early today for mass. Hooray! But we were still late, because even though I woke up early, it took me a darn 15 minutes just to convince my body to get up. Haha. Oh well. Maybe if I sleep earlier, I'll be able to convince my body to get up earlier. Haha. We shall see.

I also watched Grey's Anatomy today. Haha. I just kinda miss it, that's all. Speaking of which, I'll be hunting the complete season four of the series. Haha. I got turned off when the writer's strike affected the flow of the season. Oh well. Haha.

Everybody has secrets. Some are shared to many. Some, to a few. But most of the time, to none.

the one when april ends

2008-04-30T19:29:00.004+08:00

Before I turned off the television last night, I saw Miley Cyrus' controversial photo. Hope she doesn't turn into another Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan.

Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" music video is very funny. It's like Beauty and the Geek, the music video. Haha. Yeah! Go Mariah! It's from her new album E = MC^2. Haha.

I downloaded a lot of songs last night since I didn't have anything much to do. But the download process was being constantly cut since the internet kept disconnecting. Oh well. But I was able to download everything right before lunch today. Haha.

I am beginning to appreciate Desperate Housewives, since I am watching it's first season on Star World (I think). Haha. Marcia Cross a.k.a. Bree is gorgeous! Haha.

I just watched AI, and I was a little bewildered by what Paula Abdul said when Ryan asked the judges about their comments on the first round. She was already talking about the second round! x_X. Haha. Only after I read Mam Vea's blog that the reason behind it was she already wrote comments during rehearsals. Haha. Wow. That's something new. The judges are also good actors. Haha. Oh well.

April is ending. Therefore, the month of May is about to start. It's a good thing that the start of May is a holiday. Hooray! But this also means that I have to start waking up earlier than usual since we have to attend the 6AM mass everyday. So that means I have to wake up between 5:30 to 5:40 in the morning to be able to dress up for mass, since the church is just a walk away from our house. Haha.

And besides attending mass every morning this May, enrollment, enlistment, exams, finals, grades, and all those other things are coming as well. Maybe not enrollment. But at least the papers for cross-registration. x_X. Oh well.

I can't tell anything as of now to you guys since nothing is really sure about everything. There is the intent, yet nothing materializes out of it as of the moment. I'll tell you once I got the confirmation. Haha.

So close, yet so far.

the one who saved two hours

2008-04-28T20:25:00.002+08:00

Why are there times when the internet disconnects and reconnects in less than 3 minutes? It's really irritating. x_X.

A lot of unexpected things happened today. Haha. First of all, I was able to woke up before 7:30am! Hooray! Haha. That's a big achievement for me since it is summer. And because I was able to wake up earlier than usual, I was able to arrive at UPLB earlier than usual too, therefore giving me extra time for the examination since Ma'am Malata got in early today. Around 10AM, I was contented with my answers since I felt that I can't do anything to those questions which I don't know the answers. Then, I was able to leave UPLB earlier and I was able to eat LUNCH! Around 10:35, I got on to the bus going to Cubao.

Commercial: Creepy! Someone opened the door, and no one's inside... x_x.

The bus that I rode showed the movie The Golden Compass. It's a nice movie, but it never really got stuck to my memory. So while I was watching it, it was like I was watching the movie for the first time.

I arrived at Ortigas earlier than expected - 12 noon. Since I knew that the admin offices of Pisay will open at 1:00PM, I decided I should go around SM Megamall for awhile, just to kill time, since I knew that Pisay was only 20 to 30 minutes away. I left at around 12:30PM and rode the MRT. It felt as though ages has gone through since my last visit to MRT 3. They had a new feature. There was a recorded voice that was being played everytime it stops to a station, much like in airports. Haha. Weird to say the least, but it was kinda cool. Haha.

I arrived at Pisay around 12:50, so I went around first before going to the Guidance Office. I met the cafeteria staff, and it was nice to know that they still know me. Haha. I went to the Guidance Office to do some stuff, and went back and forth between the Registrar, the SSD, and the Cashier's Office for my transcript. Surprising since they don't charge anything when you order a certificate of graduation. Haha. And transcripts costs only 10php! Woah!

While I was about to leave, someone saw me - Sir Vlad. Haha. We got to talking, yet eventually I left since I had to go to UP also. Apparently, he never received my new number. Haha. All this time he was texting my brother. Oh well.

I left Pisay about 2:05 and arrived at UP Cashier's Office at around 2:30. I ordered 3 copies of TCG's (True Copy of Grades) and went to Eng'g Admin to fill out the forms. I arrived there only to find out that I had to go back once again to the Cashier's Office since I need to order 3 copies of my Certificate of Last Enrollment (there is such a thing?). So I had to walk all the way back, just to pay an amount of 40php (20php/copy for TCG and Certificates) and go back all the way again. x_X. That was really really exhausting. x_X. But I survived, and by 3:00PM, I was done. I was able to see some friends, but we never really got to talking since I have to leave early beacuse my mother who came from the hospital fetched me.

I was able to arrive home at 6PM!!!

Lesson of the story? Waking up 20 minutes early can save 2 hours of your life! Haha.

There is a catch though. I forgot to go to the borading house. x_x. Oh well. Maybe next time.

If you want it, you already got it.

the one who didn't finish cleaning

2008-04-27T21:29:00.003+08:00

I have so much things to do tomorrow. And no matter how much I want to do them today, I can't. x_X.

I have to wake up 7:30 in the morning once again so I can catch up to my 8:45 class, in which we will have our first long exam. Eng1. I hope I can do better on that exam. Haha. Ma'am says that the exam is easy. One of her colleagues (meaning one of the teachers in UPLB, likely to be in the Humanities Dept) said that it seemed as though her exam was way easier than the quizzes she gives us everyday. I hope that's true. Haha. I didn't study that much. x_X.

After a dreadful first Eng1 exam tomorrow, I will be heading to UPDil and Pisay. I have to do some stuff there for the upcoming enrollment. Don't worry. You probably won't need to do that. Haha. Just me.

Also, I am supposed the visit the boarding house I will be going to for the upcoming semester. But I don't have any money yet so I can't really make the full reservations. Haha. Oh well. At least I can see the room right? Hehe.

Also, I'll be bringing some recyclables for the FOPC Team. Haha. Go UP ALCHEMES! I hope my contirbutions can help, even though there not that many. Hehe.

x_x.

(Planned) Schedule for tomorrow:
7:30 - 8:45 WAKE UP! Eat. Take a bath. Leave house.
8:45 - 10:30 ENG1 EXAM!
10:30 - 1:30 TRAVEL... long isn't it?
1:30 - 2:30 Pisay
2:30 - 5:00 UP
5:00 - 8:00 TRAVEL... again
8:00 Dinner, home at last...

Oh well. x_X.

I cleaned my room today! Haha. And boy, it was really really tiring. To be honest, after 4th year graduation, I never really got the chance to clean my room to that level - meaning when you inspect everything and everything in your room. Haha. Because of that I was able to find the following:
- The Wizard of Oz Script
- The Comedy of Lord Z Script
- Grad Song lyrics
- Palancas
- Grad Pics
- Mam Cion's handouts
- Physics and Math Notebooks
- Review Materials (supposedly for UPCAT)
- AND A WHOLE LOT FO TRASH! Hahahaha...

But I'm not done yet. I'll continue tomorrow. Haha...

Maybe it's for the best. Then again maybe it's not.

the one who can't type a decent entry

2008-04-23T20:46:00.003+08:00

It's one of those days when I actually get to watch American Idol with no disturbances at all. Usually, I would either be thirty minutes late or I never realy wanted to watch at all because I was lazy enough not to turn the TV on. Haha. Oh well.

Andrew Lloyd Webber. Did I spell that right? He was their mentor for the week. He composed the songs present in "Phantom of the Opera" as I recall. I have to say though, he was a very different mentor compared to the others. I don't know why though. Haha.

Syesha and David Cook did well tonight for me. Carly's was very, upbeat? Haha. David A's was very... weird. Haha. I don't know. I was laughing inside while he was performing because it kinda reminded me of someone whom I don't want to remember. Haha. Why did he choose that song? Haha. Oh well.

Tsk Tsk Tsk Jason and Brooke. Good luck to both of you. Haha.

Results will be tomorrow, so enough about Idol. Haha.

Moving on to other topics of the world, I was able to watch Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" last night. x_X. Maybe I'll type something about that later on, when I have my mind set for it. Watch it so you can feel what I felt at those moments.

I was also able to watch "A Date Movie" just minutes ago. Haha. The movie is hilarious. You should watch it. There was a scene where they portrayed a scene from "My Best Friend's Wedding". Here's the original clip. Haha. I've always loved this scene. Haha.

Oh well. I guess that's it. Something is happening, and something is about to happen. Crap. I don't want to, but it seems I have to. I hope people would understand. Haha. x_X.

I don't know why I can't type a decent entry these past few days. Haha. x_x.

We have the capacity to change. We just have to summon the will to change.

the one about her speech

2008-04-21T20:53:00.003+08:00

When I was little, I wanted what many Filipino children all over the country wanted. I wanted to be blond, blue-eyed, and white.

I thought -- if I just wished hard enough and was good enough, I'd wake up on Christmas morning with snow outside my window and freckles across my nose!

More than four centuries under western domination does that to you. I have sixteen cousins. In a couple of years, there will just be five of us left in the Philippines, the rest will have gone abroad in search of "greener pastures." It's not just an anomaly; it's a trend; the Filipino diaspora. Today, about eight million Filipinos are scattered around the world.

There are those who disapprove of Filipinos who choose to leave. I used to. Maybe this is a natural reaction of someone who was left behind, smiling for family pictures that get emptier with each succeeding year. Desertion, I called it. My country is a land that has perpetually fought for the freedom to be itself. Our heroes offered their lives in the struggle against the Spanish, the Japanese, the Americans. To pack up and deny that identity is tantamount to spitting on that sacrifice.

Or is it? I don't think so, not anymore.

True, there is no denying this phenomenon, aided by the fact that what was once the other side of the world is now a twelve-hour plane ride away. But this is a borderless world, where no individual can claim to be purely from where he is now. My mother is of Chinese descent, my father is a quarter Spanish, and I call myself a pure Filipino-a hybrid of sorts resulting from a combination of cultures.

Each square mile anywhere in the world is made up of people of different ethnicities, with national identities and individual personalities. Because of this, each square mile is already a microcosm of the world. In as much as this blessed spot that is England is the world, so is my neighbourhood back home.

Seen this way, the Filipino Diaspora, or any sort of dispersal of populations, is not as ominous as so many claim. It must be understood. I come from a Third World country, one that is still trying mightily to get back on its feet after many years of dictatorship. But we shall make it, given more time. Especially now, when we have thousands of eager young minds who graduate from college every year. They have skills. They need jobs. We cannot absorb them all.

A borderless world presents a bigger opportunity, yet one that is not so much abandonment but an extension of identity. Even as we take, we give back. We are the 40,000 skilled nurses who support the UK's National Health Service. We are the quarter-of-a-million seafarers manning most of the world's commercial ships. We are your software engineers in Ireland, your construction workers in the Middle East, your doctors and caregivers in North America, and, your musical artists in London's West End.

Nationalism isn't bound by time or place. People from other nations migrate to create new nations, yet still remain essentially who they are. British society is itself an example of a multi-cultural nation, a melting pot of races, religions, arts and cultures. We are, indeed, in a borderless world!

Leaving sometimes isn't a matter of choice. It's coming back that is. The Hobbits of the shire travelled all over Middle-Earth, but they chose to come home, richer in every sense of the word. We call people like these balikbayans or the 'returnees' -- those who followed their dream, yet choose to return and share their mature talents and good fortune.

In a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities come my way. But I will come home. A borderless world doesn't preclude the idea of a home. I'm a Filipino, and I'll always be one. It isn't about just geography; it isn't about boundaries. It's about giving back to the country that shaped me.

And that's going to be more important to me than seeing snow outside my windows on a bright Christmas morning.

Mabuhay and Thank you.

It's Patricia Evangelista's winning speech last 2004. I'm not sure though with the event and the details. Haha. But her speech was great right? A borderless world. Oh well. From what I know, she was then 19 years old, and she studied at UP Diliman and took up Mass Communications. Haha.

Why I suddenly found this speech? It's our Eng1 quiz which took up the whole period of an hour and forty-five minutes. We were suppose to identify the phrases and clauses present in her speech, and identify what type of phrase or clause they are and how they function in the speech. X_x.

I did manage to get a relatively high score, given the fact that I didn't really study that much. But I guess I have to do better next time (meaning I have to do better TOMORROW!). Haha...

Leaving, sometimes, isn't a matter of choice. It's coming back that is.

the one about phrases, clauses, etc.

2008-04-20T20:33:00.003+08:00

Well this is exciting. I have to wake up early again tomorrow for my 8:45 class. x_X. Therefore, I have to wake up around 7:30AM so I can leave the house before the clock hits a quarter past 8 so I can arrive in the humanities building just about 5 to 10 minutes before Mam Malata does.

I've realized these past few days why Dad wanted me to study here in UPLB. For one, it's just 20 minutes away from home, inclusive of traffic. If ever I left something, or I need to get home really bad, then I won't spend as much as an hour to go back and forth from school. Plus, I get to drive Dad's mazda 3, sparing me the commute time and jeepney fare (ofcourse that would mean spending the money on the rising prices of gasoline). Haha. And some do say that Chemical Engineering is better here in UPLB than in UPDil (but I think it's just the same).

But, then again, it's not like I am moving here or something. Haha. Maybe. Maybe not. Depends really on the situation. Haha. Oh well.

Anyways, Mom is doing better these past few days. She is able to walk faster, and go up and down 4 steps a day. Haha. Hooray!

Also, Dad got back from China last Saturday morning. Haha. He didn't bring much pasalubong since none of us really wanted anything for the time being. He did bring home though a bunch of toblerone bars and some souvenirs he got for all of us.

I am currently addicted to watching ANTM 9 on youtube every now and then. Haha. Heather should have won! Haha. Oh well.

Nouns. Verbs. Adjectives. Adverbs. Prepositions. Conjunctions. Articles. Parts of Speech. Subject. Verb. Direct Object. Indirect Object. Subject Compliment. Object Compliment. Infinitive Phrases. Prepositional Phrases. Gerundial Phrases. Participial Phrases. Noun Phrases. Noun Clause. Adjectivial Clauses. Adverbial Clauses.

X_X.

And to think that I said to myself before taking Eng1 that the subject would be a breeze. X_x. Guess that's something I should erase in my mind. Haha. Oh well. I should study for the quiz tomorrow... or not.

It's not enough to succeed - others must fail.

the one who paid 4337.50php

2008-04-17T19:38:00.004+08:00

While we (me and my brother) were eating dinner awhile ago, we (or rather I) heard something on the radio. Haha. It's a Spice Girls' medley! Haha. All their old and still famous songs - stop, wannabe, say you'll be there, etc. Haha. Oh well. Then my brother tells me that those were the songs here former female classmates were dancing in class. Haha. Well that's something I never heard of. I never took his classmates to love songs coming from the 90's. Haha. I do remember that their (the Spice Girls) songs were released when I was in grade... 1? Haha. That's like... 10 years ago! Haha. Oh well. Enough of that.

I am now officially enrolled for summer! Yeah! Haha. Got my Form5. I paid my tuition which was exactly 4,337.50php. X_x. Isn't that expensive. I was really shocked though at how the miscellaneous fees weighed - 1,337.50php! What? I just enrolled a GE. What's with the misc fee? Haha. Oh well. I did pay though, with no complaints to the cashier. But I think I should've asked her. But oh well. That's done. Moving on...

We had our first quiz in English1 today. Haha. Didn't reall do well on the quiz, but what the heck. Haha. I mean, it's only a small percentage of the final grade, considering that everyday starting today, we will have short quizzes every meeting. Hooray! Hooray! x_X.

Kristy Lee Cook got booted out of Idol. Oh well. I guess Simon's right - it's her time. Oh well. It was funny though, because somehow, I did predict how Ryan would "deliver" the bottom three tonight. It was just like in season 6, the only difference though was that instead of Melinda Doolittle sitting in the middle of the stage, it's David A. Haha. But my memory is kinda blurry. I'm not sure though, but I do remember it happened. If ever not in the real world, maybe in my dreams? Haha. x_X.

It's Grey's Anatomy's Season 3 finale tonight! Haha. Yeah! Though I already have watched it, I guess it won't hurt watching it again right? And besides, I can wake up early tomorrow for my 8;45 class right? or not... Haha.

Last night, Mom and I watched Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine's "Just My Luck". It's a nice movie. A funny one too. Haha. You should watch it if you want to laugh out loud. Haha. Yeah!

I "cooked' my own merienda today. Haha. French Fries. But it was kinda like a failure since some of them got really overcooked. x_X. Maybe I'll do better next time. Haha. If there will be a next time.

Watch the video on my previous post! Haha. And for the person who gave a comment on my entry about HSM2, thanks for the information. It's not everyday I get a comment for my posts. Haha.

I'm sorry I never told you, all I wanted to say.

the one with six surprises

2008-04-16T16:51:00.003+08:00

I just found that on youtube (duh). Haha. Isn't it obvious that I have nothing to do when I am in front of the computer? Haha. But it's a nice song right? Katharine McPhee has a great voice. Haha. Yeah! Go Kat! The song is just her rendition of Paula Cole's "Me".

I guess the point of the song is that no one defeats us but ourselves, and the greatest enemy we have to face is not our best friends, but ourselves. Haha.

Surprise #1: I went to UPLB today. Haha. Actually I've went there for the past three days (Fri, Mon, Tues) just so my parents could see the effort I am exerting to enroll this summer here at UPLB (even though it's not really one of y priorities. haha). And, because of these so-called efforts I have been exerting, I got a class! Yeah! Eng1. Just a GE though. I don't want to be stressed this summer. And besides, the other class I was trying to enroll in had a problem - I wasn't sure if that would be credited at UPDil. So, in order not to waste my efforts, my time, and my parents money for the tuition, I decided just to take ENG1. Haha.

Surprise # 2: The teacher was very... nice. I guess there's a factor that she's young (is 23 young?). She's very lively - as if you could feel the energy emanating from stature and her words. She's good. I do hope I get a good grade from her. Haha. Mam Malata. Haha. Hope I made the right decision to enroll in her class. Haha.

Surprise # 3: My preschool best friend. Haha. Well. This is nice. Someone whom you never seen or spoke to for the past ten years, and someone whom you just seen again last semester, is actually cross-registering in the same campus, and is also actually "prerogging" for a class, like you (crazy run-on). Haha. Well, it's no surprise that he is cross-registering here in UPLB, since he just lives a few minutes away from the campus. Haha. But I am surprised to still see him though. Haha. Oh well. This means we're going to see each other once again. Haha.

Surprise # 4: Ahem Ahem. I never expected to see you here. Yes. You. Of all the places I can see you, why here? Why now? Hope we can still get in touch. I guess... I don't know. I hope we can get together sometime. Or perhaps at least see each other. x_x.

Surprise # 5: Madame Ivy Zandra Diola. Haha. We have the same teacher. It's just that we don't have the same time of class. Haha. I got the 8:45 class, she got the 10:30. Haha. Oh well. But it's nice to see her again, at least. I mean, I got to talk with her again after a very long time. Haha. Still talkative as always. She's planning (we'll actually, I think she is) to shift from BS Bio to BS Applied Math, just so you know. Haha.

Surprise # 6: Well, this isn't really a surprise for me since my father did warn me that this was going to happen. Haha. The University Registrar here at UPLB actually knows me. Haha. Why? Haha. My grandmother was a former professor here at UPLB. Haha. Oh well. Dad always told me that if I studied here, a lot of the school staff would know me since my grandmother worked here for some time and that she's "famous" here. Haha. Oh well. I remember when I was a kid, she used to take me to her faculty room in NIB. Haha. Oh well.

So, I guess that's it. Till then...

Sometimes, doing something is worse than doing nothing.

the one with HSM 2

2008-04-14T19:20:00.002+08:00

High School Musical 2 Again?!?!?!?!?!?!

Crap. Why does Disney Channel always replay that movie over and over and over again? Why? I'm getting sick of it every time it is being showed in our TV. X_x.

Oh well. I guess kids really love the show. I have to say though that the movie is good, but seeing it over and over again makes it not so good anymore. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility I guess. Oh well. Disney Channel does cater to the young ones (an ofcourse the young at hearts), so I guess it increases their revenue everytime they show it. By the way, how do TV channels earn? Haha. Just wondering.

I did go to UPLB today. I'm not expecting to be enrolled this summer, but I do hope. Haha. I think I said this before.

I knew this would happen. Sooner or later, it will. So maybe it's time to do it sooner, rather than later, just to get it over with. And I guess starting over earlier is much easier than starting over in the latter part of our lives right? So do things right away while you still can. You never know when the opportunity misses out (is the grammar correct?).

I just checked out Mich's multiply, regarding the truth reunion we had last Feb. Haha. Memories. We sang. We played. We walked. We slept. We laughed. And ofcourse, we had FUN! Haha. Yeah! Just check her multiply site for pics and videos of the songs we sang in the karaoke bar! Haha...

The opposite of love is not hate. It's indifference.

the one not-so-productive

2008-04-13T20:32:00.002+08:00

It's a Sundaye evening. Usually, I would cram a lot of stuff during Sunday night - RDR's, homeworks, problem sets, org-stuff, etc. But, then again, it's summer. Therefore, no work. Haha. Yeah!

I've been really not-so-productive these past few days. All I ever did was go to UPDil to arrange my papers for crossreg (which is not sure as of this time), and perhaps the regular tutorial I am undegoing when it regards to cooking. Yes. I don't know how to cook. But now I do. Haha. Thanks to Ate (our kasambahay here in Los Banos), I am now learning how to cook a lot of dishes. Yes! Haha. Next stop would be making leche flan. Haha.

Dad we'll be leaving tomorrow evening for China. Hope he does alright. Hehe.

Waaaaaaaaaaaah! Step Up! I haven't watched the movie yet. Sorry. But it's 9:03PM! Must hurry typing...

Well, there's nothing really to type anymore. Haha. But there's this song that I want you guys to hear. For those people who already purchased/downloaded Kelly Clarksons' second album "Breakaway", I guess I don't need to tell you any further how great this song is. For those who don't, well, just hear for yourself. Search Youtube or something. I can't seem to find a decent video of that song. Oh well. Haha. It's a nice song though. You should hear it, at least.

I don't believe in the smile that you leave, when you walk away and say goodbye.

the one with no air

2008-04-11T19:42:00.003+08:00

The Australian person got booted out of idol. I was expecting Carly Smithson to be out. But surprisingly, she will stay for another whole week. Oh well.

At last, I have finished downloading the game me and my brother have longed for. Haha. But I have to buy CDs tomorrow so I can "install" it in our computer. Yeah!

It's really hot these past few days. Summer. So HOT! X_x. This means that I need to take a bath at least twice a day, just so I can feel warm, not cool. x_X.

I was intrigued about Jordin Sparks' new single "No Air", in which she collaborated with Chris Brown. I have to say, the song is pretty good, and their voices do blend. It really surprised me though that "they" were singing this song. Haha. Just surprised by the pairing, but they're good. Haha. And I kinda got addicted to listening to the song on the net (with lots of thanks to good old youtube!) They performed that song on AI, and it was, I don't know, weird? It seems though that Jordin was lipsync, since she kept looking at Chris Brown. Haha. Or maybe it was just for "emo" effect, for the performance itself. Haha. I definitely liked this song better than "Tattoo".

I've just realized that I'm not updated with the latest songs in the world. Haha. I must watch MTV and Myx as soon as possible. Haha. x_X.

Grey's Anatomy. The third season (which I already finished watching last December) will finish next week in Star World. Hope they will continue it to the fourth season, so I can watch the fourth season without any disturbance. Hahahahaha. Anyone of you have the complete fourth season?

The greatest mistakes are those missing the opportunities that could have changed your life.

the one with the loooooooooong line

2008-04-09T21:20:00.003+08:00

I am currently addicted to Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven". Haha. She's another of my favorite Idols besides Kat McPhee. Haha.

I wanna be inside your heaven
Take me to the place you cry from
Where the storm blows your way
And I wanna be the earth who holds you
Every bit of air your breathin in
A soothin wind
I wanna be inside your heaven

I just watched her performance in American Idol season 4 finale, and I have to say, her first part was something awkward. Haha. I guess she encountered some pitchy problems because she was nervous. I think it had a great ending, but I liked her studio version (in her album "Some Hearts", which is by the way a great album) better. Haha.

Just to be fair, I'm now listening to Bo Bice's version of the same song. Haha.

I think the first part was a bit low compared to Carrie, since he's a man and she's a woman. Haha. But I guess it's a good performance. But Carrie's studio version is better. Haha. Oh well.

But I'm not a good judge when it comes to singing. Haha. So these are just opinions. Haha. Oh well.

... moving on, taking myself out of the past ...

I went to UP today, with the intention of finishing the papers I have to finish so I can cross-enroll this summer. Haha. But thinks didn't turn out as I hoped for. Apparently, there was a very very very LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG line. I got there at 10AM. The number I got was 692, and the number they just called was 341! Yeah! Knowing that I my time would be a complete waste if I just stayed there, I went to do some other things I have to do. I came back around 11AM, and the number they just called when I entered Eng'g was 410! Yeah! Nice one...

But, I was good. Haha. I'm good. But the department chair was nowhere in sight, so I have to go back tomorrow to get the papers. x_X.

Oh well, this just means that I have to sleep in a few minutes, so I can once again wake myself by 6:00AM. Haha.

I guess it's right.

the one with the note

2008-04-08T21:14:00.002+08:00

This is nice. After days of waiting, finally, I have my physics71.1 grade. Haha. Hooray!

I don't want to grab a calculator and compute my grade, cause I know I'll only be dissappointed once I start pressing those numbers. Haha. Oh well. It just means to say that I need to work harder the next time around. At a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, I must say that the effort I gave this semester would be 7.75. Haha. I did exert a lot of effort during the first part of the second semester, meaning the time before december break started. But after christmas break, it's as if the fireworks carried my brains to the air and exploded to smitherines. Haha. Oh well. Next time...

I'm supposed to be preparing for my departure tomorrow towards UPDil. Haha. I need to fill out some forms so I'll be able to cross-register for UPLB this summer. Hope I do finish all the papers tomorrow. That's why I need to sleep early, so I can also wake up early.

I did drive today - meaning dad taught me how to drive today. Haha.

Note to self: NEVER TO SPEED UP WHEN YOU KNOW THERE'S A HUMP...

"You know what to do. If you didn't know, then you wouldn't be standing right in front of me having a hard time deciding what to do"

the one childish

2008-04-07T18:43:00.006+08:00

WARNING: A very childish post is ahead of you. Leave if you must. (As if my previous post weren't childish enough. haha)

At long last, after months of playing, Jack-5 and I have achieved the TEKKEN LORD status. Yehey! Mind you, it's really hard to reach this kind of level in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. But nonetheless, I have reached it. Hooray! It's the third to the highest rank in the game, and it is considered one of the top ranks (duh) in the game because once you get one of your characters to this level, the background in the menu changes. Woah! Amazing. Haha. Oh well...

One of my friends told me to play a certain game in the net, and I am currently addicted to it. Haha. The problem with it though is that it really takes a lot of TIME to improve your status in the game. So it really eats up your time, and patience is a necessity. Haha. Oh well. But it's fun, once you get to improve yourself. Haha. Here's the link if you're not busy this summer. Haha. I advice though that when playing the game, you should work on something else like uploading pictures on your multiply, doing friendster. updating your blogs, doing a report perhaps, chatting with someone, or even waiting your grades to appear on crs. Haha. Oh well.

http://www.ikariam.org/

Have fun!

Everybody needs someone to talk to. But not everybody does.

the one who kept disconnecting

2008-04-05T19:06:00.004+08:00

We went to the hospital today, becuase Mom had to see her doctor for her post-operation check-up. The check-up was quite fast, but the walking was really really slow. Haha. Mom just had her operation, so she really can't walk that well, and when we came to the hospital, they said they ran out of wheelchairs. So yes, we had to walk. Haha. It was a good excercise for her though, but it was really really exhausting. Haha. (As if I was the one who walked that slow).

Today started out very rainy. And now, it's not so rainy anymore. Haha. Weather is pretty stranger these days.

I look forward to watching Mr. Al Gore's documentary film in HBO. I saw it in a commercial, and it says that they were going to feature it one of these days. I do hope I don't miss it. Haha. It's about global warming and stuff. Haha. I know! I'll check the schedule in the net! Hahaha...

Here are some images of my favorit ANTM (America's Next Top Model) Contestants. Haha. They really gorgeous, sexy, and take such beautiful photos! Wah! They're HOT!

Caridee English (Nice Hair!)

Chantal Jones (She's HOT!)

Heather Kuzmich (She's GORGEOUS!)

Joannie Dodds (My all-time Favorite! X_x)

Kahlen Rondot (She takes GREAT PICTURES!)

They're all great! Haha. Oh well...

It's kinda frustrating though since none of them (except CariDee) won ANTM. Oh well, they're still great for me. Haha.

I just recalled/found out the title of Mr. Al Gore's documentary film. It's entitled "An Inconvenient Truth". It's gonna be shown on HBO This coming April 22, at 9PM. There are other timeslots though, just check out the HBO Asia website.

In anycase, I want to play! Haha...

I can't publish this post because the net keeps on disconnecting! Crap!

Some things just never end.

the one who swam and got tired

2008-04-03T10:44:00.003+08:00

I swam today, therefore I am tired. Apparently, my dad and I took a little wager last month. If he is able to stop smoking cigarettes, I am supposed to do some everyday excercise for the rest of my life (or perhaps summer, as long as he isn't smoking any cigarettes I guess). Oh well. Since he is able to stop from smoking (which is actually good) I have to fulfill my word and start excercising. x_X. Yeah!

Looking at the good side of it, at least I won't see myself inflating that much this summer right? Haha. Assuming that I maintain my diet, or perhaps even control it a bit more. Haha. Oh well.

Summer has started for most people. Are you having fun?

I hope I can cross-enroll this summer. Haha. So that I won't be that much of a couch potato for the days to come. And at least, my mind won't be stagnant for the next coming days right?

One of my goals this summer is to learn how to cook. Yes. Apparently, I don't know how to cook those meals like sinigang and nilaga, and those delicious desserts like leche flan. Haha. Yes. I am looking forward for this new learning experience I am going to take. Haha. x_X.

If all else fails, then I'll guess I'll just play all summer!

Before I forget, I would like to congratulate batch Zwitterion for making it through the application process. 34/35. Not bad. Go Zwitterion! Hope everyone becomes an active member...

Also, I would also like to congratulate my brother for making through elementary. Yehey!

Look beyond what you see.

the one that didn't had a title

2008-04-01T08:14:00.003+08:00

As of now, my body tells me that I should not go to UP today, since I already knew my chem and physics grades, and I can't do anything about math since sir has already made up his mind yesterday with what our grades our, and it seems that sir lazaro isn't replying to my text messages. Oh well.

But... I have to go. I really really have to go. I'll be leaving in about 45 minutes. Hahahaha.

For those of you who have already watched step up 2, or perhaps is planning to watch step up 2, or even for those who have no intention in watching that movie at all... watch the video. It's Cassie. Hahaha. Singing "Is it you". She's half-Filipina I think. And she had a role in this movie. She's actually a good dancer. Nope. She's actually a great dancer. But she wasn't able to show her dancing prowess since she didn't have a lot of scenes dancing... You should watch. Hahaha. Yeah!

Anyways, for those who are "demanding" (a nice term right) for the speech I delivered last Friday, here it is. It's not actually the exact words I said, since for those people who know me, I always want to do some adlib. Haha. Oh well...

...

For three years, Montessori Children’s House has always been inviting me to give an inspirational speech to their graduating students. Unfortunately, my schedule always got in the way. But today, I am honoured and glad to stand right here in front of you, and talk to you about the experiences I had in this school.

Montessori Children’s House – it really brings me back memories. This is the place where I learned how to write in cursive, how to express myself through art, how to read storybooks. This is also the place where my friend taught me how to tie my own shoelaces (since he got irritated because I always let him tie my own shoelaces), how to use the swing properly, how to slide, how to behaves, how to fall in line, and even how to play with some friends. This is also the place where I appreciated math – because whenever my parents give me my allowance, I would always try to budget it so I can buy a piece of cookie in the snackhouse and I can save some of them so I can put the rest of the coins in my coin case. Looking back, it made me realize one thing – that preschool forms the foundation of your personality. The study habits that I had in my preschool days carried over to my elementary, to Philippine Science, and up to know, as I am studying in UP. These study habits helped me pushed through elementary and ultimately through the 4 years of struggle in Philippine Science High School. Whatever you want to pursue in the near future, always do it with passion – never say never. Always do things with love and conviction. That’s why you have your parents, to support you in your dreams, whatever they may be. And ultimately, thank God for everything that He has done for you, even the smallest things, and pray to Him for more blessings to come.

This school gave me a good start, a good push, and a better chance in life. I hope that the things I’ve learned in this school, you graduates also learned. Always remember, never say never. Thank You, and Have a Nice Day.

...

Hahaha. Bad comments and revisions won't do us any good, since it already happened. Hahaha. But feel free to comment on it. Hahaha.

P.S. I'm never good in grammar. NEVER. haha.

I need to take a bath. I'm supposed to leave in 30minutes! x_X.

I'm looking for someone who won't pretend, somebody not afraid to say the way they feel about you...

the one that was shocked

2008-03-31T20:46:00.002+08:00

Something came up today, and I was reminded of the responsibilities and the awful lot of things I have to do, or rather I have planned to do. I've realized that it has already been a year, and yes, time flies fast, when a lot fo things are going on.

Math grades were released today. I just checked out crs today, and guess what, instead of being able to see my math grades, CHEM17 has already been released! What? Crap. Oh well.

I'm don't know what to feel about my chem17 grade. At some point, I did expect this to happen. I tried a week ago to compute my chem grade based on my expected turnouts. Haha. And guess what, my predicition came true. And so goes with physics. Hahaha. Oh well...

That's my biggest problem. I know, but it seems I can't or I won't do anything about it. x_X.

In anycase, I'm going to UP tomorrow, to settle some things I need to settle. Hahaha.

I'll post my speech some other time, promise.

In time, you will know.

the one with the parker ballpen

2008-03-28T20:33:00.002+08:00

Hahahahahaha.

Our Physics grades are now posted on our instructor's blog. This is so... dissappointing? sad? depressing? suicidal? extremely happy? nonsense? Haha. Oh well. It's okay. I mean, it's not the first time that I had a grade which was only a few points away to step up. Haha.

Math grades, according to our instructor, will be released next monday. x_X.

Chem? I don't know. Haha.

Comm3? I don't know either.

Physics 71.1? Duh. Haha. I don't know...

My speech for my preschool school (sounds redundant) was today. I was invited as an honorary guest to deliver an inspirational speech to their new graduates. Hahaha. I don't know if I did a great job in my speech. but definitely, I think I did a pretty good job. Hahaha. Since my mom is still in the hospital, Dad took a video of my speech (which by the way I would NOT post in my multiply) for my Mom to see how I did. The rewarding part was that I was given, as a gift I think, a parker ballpen! Hahaha. Usually, the parker balpens that I used are just borrowed or found somewhere in the school corridor and no one seems to claim it (or if anyone claims it, it's doubtful). Haha. It also has my name on it. Yeah!

I am in trauma. Sorry. I know that I've never been a good friend to you for these past few days. For that, I am truly sorry. It's just that, everything is going up and down, right to left, front to back, and so on, and so forth. I hope you understand.

Perhaps I never really took happy endings seriously. Hahaha. That's why whenever a happy ending occurs right in front of me, I always mistake it as a cover-up of something far worse than I ever imagined. I would always question if this so-called happy ending is true. I try to dig oiut every piece to figure out this puzzle that isn't really a puzzle at the first place. Maybe sometimes, we just have to accept things as they are. Enjoy the moment, until it lasts. Some things are done for the very simple reasons in the world. Though, ofcourse, some are not...

I still have to pack-up my things for the FR tomorrow. Haha. Wish me luck guys!

Also, for those who are praying for my Mom's operation, thank you. The tumor was found out to be benign. Yehey! This is good. Thank you all! Hope she comes out of the hospital soon.

My brother's elementary graduation is tomorrow. Yeah!

All you wanted was somebody who cares...

the one with leg pain

2008-03-25T19:39:00.003+08:00

My leg hurts. My leg really really hurts. X_x. Maybe because I did a lot of walking today.

I walked from condo to EDSA, and back and forth, which I do everyday and it's like going twice from math to AS.

I/We walked around Area1 to find a place we can rent/board for next semester, since the contract of the condo will expire near the end of april, it would be best if Justin and I find a place to stay for the next semester(s). Any of you know a place/boarding house that we can rent/board? Something not that expensive?

I walked from condo to medical city, which is like walking from math to gym, since my mom is going to be operated tomorrow morning. Please pray for her.

and...

My legs are aching. x_x.

Oh well.

You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time...

the one who went everywhere

2008-03-22T19:34:00.003+08:00

It's funny how you think you really know yourself
Like you would never lose yourself to someone else
And I was up to thinking it was all about you and me
Silly, silly me

I should have never listened to a word you said
But I was always giving into promises
I never should have gone for
I should have never longed for you no matter how hard it gets

And I want this to be over
I so want this to be through
In the end somehow it always comes back to you

'Cause everywhere I go
No matter what I do
I just can't get you out of my head
So it annoys me
You weren't man enough
To come and tell me
That I was never the one
Like you said I was
You could have told someone
You knew that you didn't love
Me anymore

If you had only told me how you really felt
I could've put my feelings into someone else
But I was busy thinking that was where I was supposed to be
Silly, silly me

But there was something about you that I couldn't resist
Can't put my finger on it but whatever it is
I never should have stood for (stood for)
Knowing you're no good for me
That's the way it is

And I want it to be over
I so want it to be through
In the end somehow it always comes back to you

'Cause everywhere I go ('Cause everywhere I go)
No matter what I do
I just can't get you out of my head
I want you out of my head
So it annoys me
You weren't man enough
To come and tell me
That I was never the one
Like you said I was
You could have told someone
You knew that you didn't love
Me anymore

I tell myself
Get over you
It's so the right
Right thing to do
And just when I
Thought I was done
You pulled me in
For another run

I can't take this
I won't take this
I can't do this
I won't do it

Even if I know in the end somehow
It always comes back to you

'Cause everywhere I go
No matter what I do
I just can't get you out of my head
So it annoys me
You weren't man enough
To come and tell me
That I was never the one
Like you said I was
You could have told someone
You knew that you didn't love
Me anymore...

Whattanemo song! Haha. It's Katharine McPhee's "Everwhere I Go" from her self-titled debut album. Honestly, when I heard the songs she used to sing in American Idol, I was kinda disappointed in her debut album. But nevertheless, some are saying that she had a new record deal, and she's working currently on a new album, much more like those she used to sing in American Idol. Haha. Yeah. And now, I've begun to question why America has voted Taylor Hicks over Katharine McPhee. Hmmmmm.

Ms. Janina San Miguel. I pity her. Oh well. Good luck to her. I hope she learns correct English really soon.

It's a Black Saturday, and I haven't finished typing my Math Problem Set. Yes. We have a typewritten problem set due Monday, just right before the finals. I am beginning to fall in love with the equation editor to be honest. Haha. Oh well.

I haven't done any studying yet. Great. Just great.

People believe what they want to believe. If people believe they are happy, then ofcourse they are happy. If people believe they can fly, then they can fly. If people believe they're good, then they're good. In reality, it's all just subjective - whoever makes the others believe what he is believing always wins the game, or in court, becomes the truth. That's how it is. Evidences are all just instruments of making others believe. And so does witnesses.

So, it doesn't really matter whether you stand your ground, or say stick to what you believe in. What really counts is how you can influence your beliefs...

In truth, we can't really know the truth. All we can do is trust, and have faith, and hope that whatever we believe in is the truth. That's all we can do...

So, how do I know the truth about you? Or about me? Or perhaps everyone else?

Simple.

Just have faith...

the one very happy

2008-03-19T08:40:00.002+08:00

I am very very very happy today. Haha.

First of all, I got a relatively high score in the chem17 3rd long exam. Yehey!

We were able to pass our class Formal Report yesterday! Yehey!

And...

I'm just happy.

Haha. Waaaahhh.

I'll explain tonight. Let me just review for our math exam this afternoon. Haha.

What's life without the risk?