Kilala Niyo Ba Sila?

I am missing two people lately. I don't know what is happening to them right now because we lost communication. (O_o) Oh well, I hope that this blog entry will let this two people know how much I've missed them.

And oh, by the way, this song by Five For Fighting reminds me of my "long lost friends". So I present to you, my dear readers, 100 Years. It is such a beautiful song. Enjoy listening!

100 Years - Five For Fighting

What I Just Need

Today, I found a really cool blog. Thank you Lia for posting the link in Facebook. Now I know where to go, whenever I want something to inspire me. This is what I just need.

"Some days it seems like it'll never end. Like there's just too much to do.

The reality of the situation is, you'll never be finished. If you finish all the work you've got to do, you'll find more to do. You can never really reach the end.

So accept that. Be ok with it. Find the peace you're looking for in the now. In this moment.

Right now. Every now. "

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(Retrieved from http://www.pleasefindthis.blogspot.com/)

This blogger really knows how I feel and what I'm going through right now. HAHA. I'm your new fan. v(",)v

Push to the Limit

Now, I am already hit by the reality. I only have seven more weeks to improve myself in school. I still want to be a part of the list, but how can I achieve my goal if I'm not striving harder? The time is passing by so quickly. I think I should recite and read more often. Maybe, by doing so, my grade will be a little bit higher. Honestly, I'm really afraid and confused. I'm tired. So many works, so little time.

I think I should push myself more. I'll help myself. And I will start today. v(",)v

God, please help me again.

Unforgettable Wednesday

It's already one thirty in the morning and I'm still wide awake.

I should be sleeping right now but I guess, I'm too excited to share with you what happened to me last Wednesday. The memory is still fresh and I don't want it to happen ever again.

Okay, let's get started.

1. I did not know that we will have a long quiz in INTOECO. I crammed for the remaining ten minutes to save myself. And I was not able to buy a booklet so Mau gave me her extra booklet. I was such a parasite. Buti nalang, hindi ako late.

2. I forgot to pass my booklet where my answers to the long quiz are written. I had to run as fast as I could, as soon as I realized that it was on my desk. I found it with my things. Buti nalang, naabutan ko ang aming professor. God is so good.

3. I forgot to pay for my bottle of water in La Casita, the canteen on the sixth floor of Andrew building. From seventeenth floor, I rushed down to sixth floor after eating my Jamaican pattie and paid for it. Buti nalang naisip ko kung bakit twenty pesos lang ang nabayaran ko sa counter. The girl in the cashier just smiled at me when I told her my story. Oh well, honesty is still the best policy. v(",)v

4. I left my ECEDTEC assignment in the dorm. When I told Ms. Yumi about it, she told me to go home (dorm), get it, and give it to Ms. Tina, the ELMD office secretary. Buti nalang, understanding at considerate si Ms. Yumi.

And these all happened in one day. What a day. What an adventure.

It is totally an unforgettable Wednesday. I won't forget this day, the day when I forgot so many important things. (Ironic much? HAHA) Anyway, I learned a lot from my experience. I hope that you, my dear readers, also learned something from me. v(",)v

Okay, I think I will go to bed now. Good mornight everyone! Ciao!

Thinking Too Much

My frequent visits to the library recently have led me into a realization that I need to strive even harder this term. Unlike before, I never leave the library without borrowing books. I see myself as Hermione Granger (Harry Potter’s friend) who always stays in the library to read and do some research to satisfy her curiosity about some issues or topics that bother her. Like her, now I am terribly afraid to fail my subjects this term. They are quite overwhelming. The professors of these subjects are incredibly good as well. Laziness and procrastination have no room in this place because they want us to create a comprehensive type of reports, high quality paper works, assignments, and the like. That is why I keep on wondering how to achieve my goal, which is to become a part of the list again.

On the other hand, an officer of UnitEd (an organization in our college) approached me last week and asked me if I wanted to become a junior officer since they're already graduating. I was thinking about it for the whole week and my friend, Cheska, told me that I should accept the offer. She gave me a lot of reasons why I should say "yes" and she convinced me in a way. However, I'm also afraid because the trainings and my academic life might have a conflict. (-_-) I want to become an officer though.

There's too much thinking right now, and I'm becoming soup minded again.

My Hot Fudge and Large Fries Will Never Be the Same Again

Last week, I saw this commercial on TV and it caught my attention. I stopped whatever I was doing and totally focused on it. I searched this one in Youtube a while ago and fortunately for me, I was able to find a copy. I watched it all over again and I noticed that some goosebumps just appeared on my arm, most especially while I was listening to the famous Eraserheads' song. It really made me say, "Awww".

What I like about the McDonald's commercials (the Filipino ones) is that, besides giving us some entertainment and making us crave for the foods, they teach us values and lessons too. And they include the culture of the Filipinos as well. Hence, they remind us not to forget our Filipino practices despite our exposure to the Western culture.

Anyway, this is my favorite McDonald's commercial so far. I like it very much, although it doesn't have a happy ending. Oh well, I would probably remember this commercial whenever I eat at McDonald's. My hot fudge and large fries will never be the same again, thank you very much.

McDonald's is definitely L-O-V-E! v(",)v

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"...at kahit hindi rin naging kami sa huli, siya pa rin ang first love ko."

Something New

The holidays are almost over. Perhaps, some of us are already back to school. Anyway, my Christmas and New Year celebration were quite different because my cousins from Hong Kong (who study now in America) did not come home. They had their Christmas and New Year celebration in Phuket, Thailand and in Hong Kong respectively. We missed them so much! On the brighter side, they promised us that next time, they would be here in the Philippines. And I'm already looking forward to that. HAHA.

On the other hand, while surfing the net, I don't know why the word lomography popped in my head. Since I don't have a camera that has a lomo feature in it, I looked for websites that have tutorials about making a photo "lomofied". Fortunately, I found one helpful website.

Here are some of my "lomofied" pictures. The before and after:

First picture: Me and my cousin, Keithy, goofing around last New Year's Day; Second picture: Our jumpshot that a friend took when we were in Enchanted Kingdom last November; Third picture: A very soup-mode picture of me and my bestfriend during our Mall of Asia trip. v(",)v

Well, I'm not sure if you can really see the results because the pictures are small. However, regardless of the small-sized pictures, I'm beginning to appreciate lomography now. I find its effects nice and classy yet modernized. I like it! I think I should do this more often, most especially when I'm not very busy in school. By the way, I'm going back to school tomorrow. I'm excited in a way and nervous too. And oh, hello again schoolworks! Boo.

Okay, I'm signing off. I have to fix my things for tomorrow. Bye! *sigh*

Credits to: http://abduzeedo.com/cross-processed-lomo-effect-photoshop-tutorial. Try it! It's fun! And make sure that Adobe Photoshop is installed in your PC or laptop, okie? v(",)v

Bang Bang Boom

Hello again! I still cannot believe that we are going to say good-bye to year 2008! How time flies! There has been a lot of memories this year. May mga nawala at may mga dumating. We are able to learn from our experiences. So as we say good-bye to the Year of the Rat, let us forget the bad memories and keep and cherish the new ones. Let us put behind the old and unpleasant habits and change for the better. Like what Oprah Winfrey said, "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." Tomorrow isn't just like any other day; Tomorrow, we will begin to embrace a new chapter in our lives. So, please allow me to take this opportunity to greet you a Happy New Year! Let us welcome Year of the Ox, 2009, with a smile! v('',)v

God bless you and take care always! v(",)v

'Tis the Season to be Jolly Fa La La La La...

Hello! Tomorrow is the big day. I believe that most of you are enjoying right now and could not wait to open the gifts from your loved ones. HAHA. Also, probably, some of you are preparing for your noche buena already. Say cheers to ham, queso de bola and fruit salad!

Like you, I am excited for the coming of Christmas. Unfortunately, some people cannot feel its spirit because of the crisis that is happening around the world recently. As a matter of fact, only a few Christmas carols are heard on the radio, in malls, and other places. The number of Christmas carolers and Christmas parties also dropped. In addition, I observed that the decorations of some houses become less colorful and attractive. I even heard people complaining because they do not have gifts to give and good food to eat. Christmas is not the same as before anymore. What is happening?

A priest in our parish once said that Christmas is not about expensive gifts, delicious foods, and colorful and attractive decorations. Christmas is about sharing our blessings and giving love, peace, and joy to others. On the other hand, expensive gifts do not matter. It is the thought that counts so be happy. v(",)v

We should not feel bad when we don't have gifts to give, delicious food to eat, and colorful and attractive decorations in our home. At least, we still have our family, friends, and loved ones to spend this very special day with us.

Merry Christmas everyone! May your Christmas this year be more meaningful and filled with love, joy, and peace! Let us not forget its true meaning, okay? v(",)v

God bless you all!

I Wish

It is not only the catchy and energetic song. I admire the moves too! Beyonce is such a total performer. I wish I could dance like her. Whoa, oh, oh,! v(",)v

Single Ladies - Beyonce

"All the single ladies... now put your hands up!"

Kodak Moments

Pictures, as they say, are worth a thousand words. They have the capability of giving us a full description of what happened during a particular time and event. They also tell us the feelings, emotions, and state of mind of the people or things, whether they are happy or sad. Pictures are the frozen memories of our lives.

And as promised, I'm going to share with you our EK Trip last November. I compiled all the pictures that my friends and I took. We went there not just because we wanted to have fun. Actually, it was a requirement for our ECEDLEV (Early Childhood Learning Environment) class. We were given a piece of paper to answer, and the questions were based on the environment of EK. After working on the paper, we were given the freedom to do whatever we want!

It was a sweet escape from all the school work. Through this trip, we were able to destress and forget our worries.

It was really a super duper fun-fun-fun trip! After more than ten years, I was able to visit EK again. I was surprised to see different rides and places such as Rio Grande, Rialto, Ice Monster (yes, place din naman un ah...haha) and the latest addition, the Shake, Rattle and Roll House. Although I was not able to ride Anchor's Away, Jungle Log Jam, Rio Grande, and Space Shuttle for some reason, I promise that next time I would!

And oh, before I forget, let me include the pictures of my bestfriend Maggie and I during her six-day stay here in Laguna too.

Maggie's six-day vacation here in Laguna was cool! We did a lot of things like going to different places, eating in restaurants where yummy foods are served, sharing kwentos until the wee hours of the morning, watching Korean TV shows (may subtitles naman...haha), laughing, and taking pictures (our latest addiction...HAHA). There was never a dull moment with her. Thank you Bestfriend Maggie for everything!

I am very happy that cameras are invented because without them, we wouldn't be able to capture happy memories, the Kodak Moments, like these.

Good night everyone! God bless you all! v(",)v

Thankful

The past few weeks had been very busy and as always, I crammed and stayed up until the wee hours of the morning just to finish the requirements for the finals. I put an extra effort to everything so that I could catch up with the activities that I missed because I was absent for two days. It was not easy for me because I was still coughing and my nose was still running. Fortunately, I was able to follow.

I am aware that I am not blogging for almost a week now. I feel that I owe you kwentos (stories) so please, let me share with you some of them. By the way, the title of my entry today is "Thankful" because I'm thankful for everything that happened to me recently.

The Microteaching Activity

The microteaching activity is a learning experience for me. I was given the chance to spend some time with preschool children alone. Through this activity, now I know what I should and should not do to become an effective educator, when I begin my teaching career in the future. It really helped me.

My Bestfriend's Six-Day Vacation

My bestfriend, Maggie, stayed with us for six days. It was truly memorable and fun! We shared stories, ate a lot, and of course, laughed like there's no tomorrow. We went to different places and did shopping together. We spent those days catching up with each other. I learned a lot from her. And now, she is officially a part of our family! I hope that this would happen again next year. I am happy that she is my bestfriend.

End of the Second Trimester

Like everybody else, I am happy because the second trimester in DLSU is finally over. No more homeworks, quizzes, projects, and papers to worry about. I can finally sleep in peace. HAHA. I just received the course cards yesterday and I am very pleased, contented, and fulfilled with the results. The results were unexpected because I felt that my performance this term was not really good. However, despite my laziness and cramming, I got grades not lower than 3.0! Yay! I made it! I am still part of the list!

The Readers of My Blog

Yes, you, my dear readers. I may not be famous but I hope that I am able to inspire or touch your lives in a way. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! v(",)v

Let me end this entry by quoting a fellow blogger. I dropped by his blog while I was blog hopping then suddenly, I found this quote which truly fits my entry for today:

"If you want to be happy, count your blessings..."

So let's be thankful for the blessings that we receive everyday in order to be happy. Stay happy always! God bless you! v(",)v

*Post Script: Happy Birthday Sceiy! Enjoy this day!*



*Credits to: lorenz15.blogspot.com for the wonderful quote*

Everything I Learned, I Learned from My Teacher

Hello everyone! I'm happy to tell you that I'm feeling better now. Although I still have coughs and colds, my fever is gone. Thank you to those who texted me or commented on my multiply site. I really appreciate your "get well soon!" greetings. On Tuesay, I'm going back to school so see you all then! (",)v

Because I was absent for two days, I was actually worried about the school works and group works that I left behind. I missed my CURIDEV long test and our group's microteaching at St. La Salle Preschool. Auntie Lucy wrote a letter to Mrs. Evangelista, my CURIDEV professor, explaining my condition. So when I go back to school on Tuesday, I would approach her so we could talk about it. On the other hand, I texted Ms. Pinky, my professor in ECEDSCN, to excuse myself from microteaching. I gave her some time to think about what I should do. However, there's nothing to worry about in Kaspil 1 because my groupmates took good care of our final project. (Thank you for the nth time and I'm so proud of you! *tears of joy* HAHAHA.)

Honestly, I really am disappointed because microteaching is fun, most especially if you're working with the people who make you feel comfortable. And we prepared a very interesting activity. Oh well...

Ms. Pinky texted me the other day to inform me that I would lead an activity that is related to our topic. I'm gonna do microteaching alone!

Anyway, it's okay. At least, it would be a learning experience for me, right? I'm looking forward to teaching them on Wednesday. I will make sure to tap the science process skills and apply whatever I learned in ECEDSCN class (Ms. Pinky is totally knowledgeable in this area). It makes me feel nervous, yes, but I'm excited too! Wish me luck! And I hope that my voice is not this husky anymore. It may scare the kids. Just kidding. HAHAHA!

This is all for now. I'm going to start some of the school works so I would not sleep at the wee hours of the morning. HAHA. By the way, I will share about our EK trip soon.

Love,

Teacher Dana (",)v

I Already Learned My Lesson

Absent nanaman ako kanina. Ito ang pangalawang beses na absent ko sa school para sa ikalawang termino ng school year na ito. Maraming salamat sa lagnat, ubo, at sipon. Mahal niyo talaga ako.

Sinamahan ako ni Auntie Lucy sa doktor kanina upang magpagamot. Sabi sa akin ni Dra. Ninang, lagi raw ako nagkakasakit ngayon. Wala pang isang buwan ang nakakalipas noong huli akong pumunta sa kanya dahil sa allergies. At ngayon, bumalik nanaman ako dahil lagi akong nilalagnat at lumalala ang aking ubo at sipon. Napaos din pala ako.

Maraming ginawang tests sa akin. Una, "tourniquet" test. Kinuha muna ung blood pressure ko tapos ung band na nilalagay sa arms (hindi ko alam ung tawag doon.haha), nakalagay sa arms ko ng 5 minutes. Medyo masakit un. HAHA. Pagkatapos ng 5 minutes, tinanggal ni Kuya Jeremy (med-tech sa clinic) ung band tapos sabi niya "Positive". Kinabahan ako kasi nakakita ako ng mga small red spots. Pinakita ko kay Dra. Ninang ung small red spots. Pangalawa, pina-blood test niya ako para sure. Bonding time kami ni Ate Med-technician (hindi ko alam ang pangalan niya.bago lang kasi ata siya doon) HAHA. Tinanong niya kung saan ako nag-aaral, kung ilang taon na ako, kung umuuwi raw ako every week sa Laguna, and the like. Akala rin niya, iiyak ako kasi nakatingin ako dun sa pang-prick ng finger kaya sinabi niya na "Wala lang ito". Biniro ko pa siya. Malayo pa sa finger ko ung pang-prick, sabi ko "Waa!" tapos tinawanan ko siya. Hinantay namin ung result ng blood test at ako ay napa "yay!" sa tuwa. Buti nalang hindi Dengue. Kung nagkaganun, Dengue number 3 ko na. Ayoko na ma-confine sa hospital. Malungkot doon.

Acute Bronchitis ang sakit ko ngayon. Expect daw na magkakaroon pa ako ng high fever. Kailangan ko raw magpahinga ng more than 2 days kasi pinagod ko raw ang sarili ko. Humihina raw ang resistance ko kaya madali magkasakit. Uminom daw ako ng maraming tubig. Mga 2 Liters a day. Kasi, ayon daw sa result, mas malaki ang amount ng thrombocytes kaysa sa hemoglobin (kung hindi ako nagkakamali, red blood cells at white blood cells un) at may sinabi rin si Dra. Ninang about platelets.

Haay naku. Ang hirap magkasakit. Sana mawala na ito. Gusto ko na pumunta sa school. Ang dami ko namimiss na activities, exams, at group works. Nanghihinayang ako kasi hindi ako makakapag-microteaching sa St. La Salle Preschool bukas. Sorry sa mga groupmates ko sa bawat subject. Hindi na rin ako magpupuyat. I already learned my lesson. v(",)v

God bless everyone!

Status: Busy Thinking Randomly

How can you approach somebody and say that you don't really like what he or she did without hurting the feelings?

Why do some people take you for granted? Then, they will only realize your importance when you are gone. How sad.

To be honest, I absolutely and definitely don't like the Christmas decorations in our house at this very moment.

This is what happens when school work is piled up in your planner.

This is so lame. HAHA!

Anyway, I'm going back to my work.

Enjoy your weekend!

Let's go to Enchanted Kingdom sometime. (",)v

The Longest Post Ever

Finals week is fast approaching, and there are a lot of requirements that need to be done and finished. Oh no! I have not even started yet! *panic mode* This weekend is going to be very busy and tough too so...

GOD PLEASE HELP ME!!!

*Post Script: I can do this. Aja! (",)v*

When Allergies Attack

I did not go to school today. I was absent and I missed three classes. Although I woke up a little bit later than the usual, I felt bad. I was not really productive. However, I was able to finish our report for tomorrow.

They say that too much of something is bad, and I agree. Now, I'm having allergies all over my two arms. I went to the doctor a while ago and she said, I should not eat chicken, oranges and other citrus fruits, mangoes, and chocolate at the moment. This means a temporary good bye to chicken barbecue, leche flan, mango shake, and chocolate cake. Oh my, those are my favorite foods!

This is like a dejavu. I used to avoid eating them before because of, well, allergies. And it is happening to me again. Torture! (exag.HAHA.) I guess, I have to wait for another two or three years so I could eat chicken barbecue, leche flan, mango shake, and chocolate cake again.

So there. Enough ranting about my allergies. It is my fault anyway. HAHA. I ate too much chicken and chocolate. I think I deserve them. I learned my lesson. v(",)v

Before I end this, I just want to share the song that is giving me the LSS for the whole day. Thanks to David Archuleta. Your song is very catchy. HAHA.

"...Am I crazy or falling in love? Is it real or just another crush?...'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away but I know this crush ain't going away...why do I keep running from the truth? All I ever think about is you...you got me...so mesmerized and I've just got to know..."

*Oh well, I saw you again...twice yesterday. And this time, we're much closer. Hope to see you soon!*

Would You?

My groupmates and I were thinking about the topics to be discussed for our panel discussion in SPEECOM then suddenly an idea just popped in my head. Though I was totally feeling sleepy at that time, I was able to suggest to take in consideration the topic about reality TV because it’s a fad nowadays. After finishing our list of topics, we presented it to our professor and surprisingly, he chose my idea. Then, he shared something about himself as a fashion designer, and his initiatives about joining Project Runway. We were absolutely amazed! Unfortunately, the school administration did not allow him because he’s working full-time. So anyway, going back to our group, we do not have any problems at all (yet) because most of us have connections (Survivor Philippines, Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, Project Runway, and MYX VJ Search). Therefore, we can get information directly from them.

Before we were dismissed in class, we brainstormed and asked questions related to our topic so it would be easier for us to do some research. We enumerated the different reality shows that we know such as the ones mentioned above. We also included the international ones like The Beauty and the Geek and America’s Next Top Model. Though, I can’t really remember if American Idol was there.

I started doing some research and I found out that some people like to join reality shows because it was their dream, they wanted to become famous, they admired models, and the like.

As a student who fondly watches reality TV shows sometimes to lessen the boredom, I can say that there are positive and negative effects on the people who join. On the positive side: First, they have the possibility to become famous because the whole world is able to watch them everyday. Second, they gain new friends because reality TV shows involve meeting new people. Third, they will learn to understand the differences and uniqueness of other people, most especially if they come from other cultures. Fourth, a lot of opportunities will be open for them. On the other hand, the negative side consists of having no privacy, conspiracy, stress, pressure, and even conflict with the members of the family.

A friend once asked me, “If you were given a chance to join, for instance, Pinoy Big Brother, would you go for it?” Well, to make my answer short, I said no for personal reasons. However, honestly, I have plans to join MYX VJ Search next year or the year after the next. And I’m still thinking about it carefully. Anyway, if it is in God’s plan, then let it be.

So, how about you, would you go for it? v(",)v

Don't Talk to Strangers

On my way home to the dorm last Thursday afternoon, a woman with a little girl holding her hand approached me. The woman asked me if I could give them some fare because they couldn’t go home. Of course, I was surprised! Though I wanted to give her what she wanted, I did not get my wallet inside my bag. I said sorry and continued walking. I felt guilty, yes, but I was scared too. Nevertheless, I was thinking about them until I arrived at the dorm. In the end, I decided to only pray for them--- for their safety.

Nowadays, it is not easy to trust people. First, there are a number of bad individuals around. If you are watching the news lately, there are reports about various crimes in the society such as kidnapping, hold-upping, stealing, and the like. They may seem kind and harmless at first, but they can do things to us that depend on their real intention/s. Second, there is a possibility that the people we see in the streets are members of a syndicate. So, as the elders always say, it is better to give them food instead of money because we don’t know where the money we give them goes. On the other hand, we can ask different national civic organizations to support us in helping them. I think, this the least that we can do to help and save them, from the hands of the ones who take advantage of their goodness.

Let me end this entry by saying that it is important to be street smart and to be more careful in our environment. There is nothing to lose. We don’t really know. We can’t really tell. So, ingat! v(",)v

I'm Eighteen!

No right words can fully describe the feelings I had when I turned eighteen last October. I was extremely happy. Special people greeted me. Unexpected people and gifts and a guest surprised me. Even if I did not celebrate it in the grandest way, I still had fun!

My eighteenth birthday is the best so far. It is truly memorable. And I thank God for making me realize how lucky and blessed I am.

However, now that I am eighteen, I have to be more responsible in everything that I do because there are more expectations from me. In line with this, I should set aside my negative vibes and insecurities but keep the positive ones...learn how to forget the bad memories and learn from my mistakes as well. I will strive even harder to achieve my goals in life to become the best that I can be. v(",)v

By the way, I saw Enchong Dee yesterday in school. It was his birthday. My friends called him, but he did not look. HAHA. Anyway, before I graduate, I hope we will become friends. Oh well. HAHA. v(",)v