White Shades

After my demo at Little Apprentice last Tuesday, I met up with Chia at Alabang Town Center. We both had a lot of catching up. It was fun reminiscing our good old gradeschool days. Eating lunch and frozen yogurt together, talking about random things, taking crazy pictures and even reading children's books at Powerbooks are way better than watching a movie only. :)

Interesting

Where the MILD Things Are by Maurice SEND-UP.

Look what I found in Powerbooks! This book is a parody of Maurice Sendak's Where the WILD Things Are. I didn't buy it though. But it definitely made my day. :)

The Champ

(February 2007: SSC-Westgrove Family Day)

I’m not a fan of Hale but I like some of their songs. When they performed in St. Scho-Westgrove, (I was a high school senior then) for some unknown reason, I stood in the middle-front row. I was “squeezed” by a sea of lower batch screaming girls who have a huge crush on Champ Lui Pio, the band’s vocalist. I can’t blame them because he’s really good looking in person. Haha! My fellow Humblebees were at the back during this time, eating food and taking pictures of themselves. :)

Job Hunting Part 2

Last Friday, I went to Little Apprentice and Cambridge to pass my resume. Good thing, these two preschools aren't too far from where I live (both are in Alabang). Since Friday, I've been waiting for some calls, texts and even e-mails from the teachers/administrators. Teacher Rina, the very accommodating teacher from Little Apprentice, told me that she might schedule an interview for me tomorrow or anytime next week. I'm getting nervous and excited at the same time. Again, wish me luck! :)

By the way, I made my own Formspring account since my friends are so into it. They influenced me! :p I posted my link at the right side (Get Connected). Feel free to ask questions. Thank you! :)

Word of the Day

It's funny how this word is making our world turn upside down. I always hear Jejemon in school and most of my contacts on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr are talking about it. It's like a nationwide phenomenon. Apparently, I learned that it's a new definition for Jologs. It's also a word to describe the style of a person in terms of texting, and it has various levels--- the mild, moderate, severe, and terminal. For instance, if you type like this, eOw poH, mUsta Na pOh Yow, then you are considered as a Jejemon. By the way, what I just typed belongs to the mild level.

This photo of the presidential aspirant, Gibo Teodoro, made me laugh so hard. I really find it hilarious, for some reason. On a more serious note, isn't it nice of him to send these people back to school? It is surprising and alarming to know that there is a growing number of Jejemon in the Philippines. Perhaps it is time to teach them the proper way to text or type.

On the other hand, don't get me wrong. I'm neither campaigning nor voting for him, even if he is a La Sallian. May 10 is fast approaching and honestly, I still don't know who to vote yet. :l

P.S. If you want to know more about Jejemon, just google it. :)

Beating the Deadline

After working hard on it for almost three months, Yana and I are totally done with our action research paper. We just passed the CDs to Ms. Tina, our department’s secretary, since Sir Jasper didn’t go to school because of a “terrible headache”.

This paper is the fruit of our hard work, and I’m so proud of it. Thank you, God! :)

What the Fudge

This video was a segment from a Filipino comedy show, Bubble Gang. I really find it funny and entertaining. Who wouldn't laugh at the facial expressions and the tone of voice of these comedians? Making people happy is indeed their forte. On a more serious note, I honestly think that they have a point here. The politicians, specially those who are running for a higher position in the government, always reach out for the poor (some of the obvious reasons were mentioned in the video) The routine is always the same; nothing is new. :l

Hello there aspiring politicians! Be creative naman for a change. :)

Dilemma

(Canyon Cove: Nasugbu, Batangas)

My college friends invited me to come with them on Friday, after our final exam. They planned a trip to Batangas and unwind at Canyon Cove. I've been thinking about this since last week and until now, I haven't given them my final answer. I already asked my parents about it and they gave me the "go-signal". It would be nice to relax in a beach after a nerve-wracking and brain-draining exam but I'm saving up my allowance for our Boracay trip in May (yes, we're also planning to go to Boracay). I'm such a kuripot. Haha! Should I go or not? Oh well, I still have four days to decide. :D

*Disclaimer: I got the photo from http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=10074*

Job Hunting

Instead of doing the schoolwork as planned (yes, we're still going to school while most of you are enjoying your summer break), I ended up looking for preschools in the South. Most of my friends and batchmates already passed their resume, got accepted or had gone through job interview. Thanks to modern technology, I was able to find five preschools in two hours. Four within Alabang area and one near Paseo de Sta. Rosa. I’m also considering Gymboree which is located in Trinoma and Cambridge branch in Serendra. My aunt told me to visit or inquire in these preschools next week. Wish me luck!

Goodness, I will be a real preschool teacher soon. :)

Pag-Agos

Before the batteries of my camera “died”, I got the chance to take a photo of Up Dharma Down when they performed in school last February 25. They were invited by the students from the College of Liberal Arts for the event, Ating Gabi. I had a great time listening to their songs. It was very relaxing. The vocalist of the band, Armi Millare, amazed me because she can sing and play the keyboard at the same time. I wish I could do it too. :p

On a sad note, while looking at the photo, I noticed that the band was incomplete because I was not able to include the drummer for some unknown reason.

One Wednesday Night

(First term of school year 2009-2010)

In this photo, my dorm-mates and I are having a fun time in our room. I can still remember this day, as if it happened only yesterday. It was a night full of laughter and vain-ness. We were doing our respective schoolwork at this time but when somebody suggested that we should take pictures first, using Mau’s camera, we stopped whatever we were doing. The headboard of my bed was used as the tripod since we didn’t have one in the room. When the camera was all set, we started to make faces and do funny poses. The rest, as they say, is history.

This is one of my favorite shots because we all look so funny here. What you see in the photo is the different side of Dana, Marita, Mela and Mau. :)

The Good Old Times

(Having Fun in the Playground: Christmas in the middle 90's)

This is a good example of a super old photo. Instead of doing our schoolwork, I scanned and uploaded our childhood photos on Facebook. In this photo, my cousins and I were playing "catch the ball". Luisa, Keithy and myself seemed so happy here. I wonder where Cente was during this time. :)

Over and Done

Defense Day: The Big Day (March 26, 2010)

Our thesis defense was finally over. I think we did a great job while defending our paper because the panelists didn't grill us with questions. Actually, when Yana and I were defending, the panelists and our mentor were smiling or laughing, which was odd. We were expecting the other way around because they, the panelists, are known for asking tricky questions and are very knowledgeable in the field of early childhood. On the contrary, the happy ambiance in the room (at that time) made Yana and I feel confident in a way. Nawala ng kaunti ang takot at kaba namin.

I congratulate my fellow Team Jasper groupmates who also did well. They were not grilled by the panelists too. They were able to answer all the questions that the panelists asked. Sarah and Mye and Chynna and Sab defended without Sir Jasper. Good job! Congratulations to others as well. Because of this, we have a reason to party and celebrate. Thank you God! :)

P.S. We still have to revise our paper though. And thanks Sab for the photo. :)

(The guy in the middle is our mentor, Sir Jasper Alontaga. Nakakatuwa ang pose niya. Haha! Thank you Sir for being patient with us especially when we ask too many questions.)

The Fountain Meets Manila Bay

(SM Mall of Asia: September 1, 2009)

I just noticed that I keep on uploading and posting old photos recently. The schoolwork and thesis are the things that matter to me at this moment. I have no time to take pictures and I only depend on my friends and other classmates who are still fond of taking the priceless moments, despite our busy schedule. Also, the batteries in my camera need to be replaced because they're not working anymore. Hence, no new photos. Come summer, I hope to update this blog more often to compensate for my absence. :D

Thesis Update: Actually, it's called Action Research but my batchmates and I call it thesis, for some reason. Yana (my AR partner) and I passed our final paper last Wednesday to our mentor and panelists. And on Friday, March 26, we will defend our paper. It's our big day. Oh, I feel so nervous. Please, pray for us. Thank you very much! :)

Food for Thought

Our life is a series of storytelling. There is no such thing as truth, only useful lies.

I've been thinking about this since Thursday. From our discussion in class, I've learned that "truths" are socially constructed through a series storytelling. All our thoughts and ideas come from what is imposed to us by the society. The useful lies are what we believe in. We are not free in a number of ways because these useful lies determine the actions that we do and the decisions that we make. They control our lives.

Michel Foucault really makes me think beyond the box. He's such a smart guy. And he reminds me of Mini-Me. :)

For Once, the Dark Side Saves the Planet

My highschool friend, Kristine Latorre, tagged me in this photo on Facebook. I actually like its concept. (Look at Darth Vader, he has a butterfly on his head! Haha!) And I honestly think that it’s adorable. Please show our love for Mother Earth by participating in this event. Let’s make March 27, 2010 a date to remember. :)

The Great Work

(November 11, 2008: Kaspil 1 Fieldtrip Around Manila)

This is an original copy of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, according to our Kaspil 1 professor. It is currently displayed and preserved at a museum in Fort Santiago in Intramuros. I have always loved this novel more than El Filibusterismo. I hope all Filipinos would learn to appreciate and be proud of it. :)

P.S. I suggest you read Soledad Lacson-Locsin's version. Trust me. Sana na-discover ko siya noong high school pa ako. But it's too lateee. :p

Just Like the Old Times

Does anyone of you know where we can buy a polaroid camera? My bestfriend and I went to Mall of Asia last Wednesday after class and we visited a camera store. She asked the guy there if they are still selling polaroid cameras and unfortunately, it's already "phased-out". She badly wants to have one since she's planning to have a "one photo a day" album. Oh well, I hope she will have her own polaroid camera before the year ends. :)

P.S. If you know any store that sells polaroid cameras, please feel free to post on my tag board on the right side (the blue one). Let's make my bestfriend the happiest girl in the whole wide world. :p Thank you very much! :)

Our Song, Still Plays On

(Urbandub at the Animo Fair: February 19, 2010)

Would you believe me if I tell you that I own an Urbandub CD? Yes, I do. When I was in my junior year in high school, I bought Embrace for myself because of their songs First of Summer and Endless, a Silent Whisper. Last week, at the Animo Fair, I sang along when Gabby, Lalai and the rest of the band played First of Summer. It was nice seeing them again, after five years. By the way, I just realized that I’m much taller than Gabby (the vocalist) and Lalai (the bassist). :)

Paparazzi

(Imago at the Animo Fair: February 19, 2010 DLSU)

Maybe I was destined to be trapped in the backstage area. It was a good spot, really. I was just walking around, taking pictures and I ended up there. I was lucky enough because the organizers didn’t mind me at all. Perhaps, they already had an idea that it’s my last culminating night in school as a student so it was okay (in a way) to invade their territory.

On the flipside, I missed the company of my friends who were having the time of their lives, either buying food at the bazaar or riding the ferriswheel. Yes, I lived in my own world. :))

I Feel Good

(Capuchin Retreat Center in Lipa, Batangas: February 6, 2010)

I'm thankful because I was given this wonderful opportunity to attend a retreat before I graduate from college. I was able to reflect on a lot of things and learn from my experiences. I really enjoyed my last retreat as a student. I never expected that I would have a great time. And thank you Block 2 and LS (and even the students from other colleges who enrolled in our class) for making it truly memorable. :)

Are You Ready for the Future?

I found the latest and updated version of Did You Know? And all I can say is, shift really happens. The world has changed in a lot of ways. :)

Did You Know?

Here are some interesting and quite surprising facts that most of us do not know (or aren't aware that they're actually happening). And I think, this video is totally worth watching. Enjoy! :)

Torpe

Okay, I'll just nod my head because I can relate. :)) As much as I want to do something to let you know that I care, I end up doing nothing. Hanggang tingin at "hi" na lang siguro ako. ;)

Sunset and Twilight

One Sunday afternoon, I went outside the house and then saw this wonderful view (the sky, the silhouette of the trees and the buildings). Good thing, I brought my camera with me. It’s not really a good shot, and I think I need to be enrolled in a real photography class to learn more about focus, aperture and other photography-related terms. But I hope you like it. :)

Not Just Ordinary Toys

My brother's incomplete collection of Ben 10 action figures. I'm wondering why a lot of kids these days love Ben 10. My brother is totally addicted to it. Whenever we go to a toy store, he will always buy at least one of these. And each costs more than three hundred bucks. Haay. :p

Chapter 1: The New Beginning

2009 had been a tough year for all of us. Unexpected circumstances occured and we were not prepared for them. However, they made us stronger, wiser and better individuals. Whatever we had experienced enabled us to learn how to become caring, loving, grateful and unselfish to others. And despite everything, always remember that there's still much to be thankful for.

May this year, 2010, be more prosperous, meaningful, memorable, and even better. Let us fill it with more love, hope, happiness, peace, dreams and magic. Cheers to an amazing and awesome 2010!

Happy New Year and thank you for being a part of my 2009. :)

Star-studded

United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop): A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009 According to Billboard

To the person who made this one (I'm not sure if he's DJ Earworm), I'm giving you five thumbs up because I feel that two aren't enough. You deserve a recognition for this one amazing masterpiece. What a way to end the year 2009! :)

P.S. Listen carefully because you might hear something meaningful. Trust me. ;)

Because I'm Spending All My Time Thinking About You

This is Gabe Bondoc's cover of Colbie Caillat's Fallin' for You. I have to agree with the people who commented on his page. His cover is great! And he made the song even better. He makes me happy. HAHA.

I hope he is a Filipino though. :)

Humblebees

I had a blast with my highschool friends a while ago (just got home). We celebrated our batch's Christmas party and Mikee's homecoming at Ayeen's house. Unfortunately, some were not able to come because they're still in their hometowns/provinces.

I've learned something new from this mini-reunion: Wala pala nagbago. Magulo pa rin kami. HAHA. Kidding aside, for the past three years, I realized that college has totally changed us in a lot of ways. I'm glad to know that we have become more determined and passionate towards our chosen careers. That we are giving our best shot in everything we do because we want to be successful in the future.

I'm very happy to see you guys again. Until next time, fellow Humblebees. That in all things, God may be glorified. :)

P.S. Karmin can cook an extremely delicious sisig. It's definitely a must-try. :)

Picture Almost Perfect

The highlight of our Christmas celebration at home: Auntie Sari playing hide and seek with Tyler. :)

Everybody has his or her own version of this photo. We just can't miss this moment. It's really worth remembering. I'm looking forward for another photo like this on New Year's day. :)

It Isn't All About Fairytales and Happy Endings

Sometimes, it's not easy to be loyal. Three years of keeping my fingers crossed, hoping, waiting, praying and believing. When is this going to be real? Or is this the perfect time for me to stop being loyal? *sigh* I guess there's no more you and I.

By the way, this is a cap. Just in case you're wondering.

So long, good night. :)

A Taste of Vanilla Twilight

"I'll sit on the front porch all night

Waist-deep in thought because when I think of you

I don't feel so alone."

- Vanilla Twilight by Owl City

I've been listening to Owl City since yesterday and I realized that... I like the band. The songs, which the band plays, will bring sunshine to anyone's gloomy day when he or she listens to them. Feel good music. Fireflies, West Coast Friendship, The Technicolor Phase, Designer Skyline and of course Vanilla Twilight are nice selections (they belong to different albums, by the way).

Hope you had a great Christmas! :)

Greetings!

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy this special day with your family and loved ones. God bless all of you. And oh, Happy Birthday Jesus! :)

A New Adventure Begins

Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Mr. Potato Head and the rest are back! I don't know when they're going to show Toy Story 3 here in the Philippines. Hopefully by next year too. This one seems interesting now that Andy's all grown up. Hmm, I wonder what's going to happen. :)

Good bye Captain Jack Sparrow, Hello Mr. Mad Hatter

I'm looking forward to watching this movie on March 2010. Good thing, defense and thesis are over at that time. Great! And this may serve as a good reminder for me to save up my allowance. HAHA. :)

Nothing is Impossible

Who would have thought that a very famous actress could fall for an ordinary bookshop owner?

The movie Notting Hill, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, tells me that nothing is impossible. Anything can happen, whether we like it or not. Life is short, so live, love and laugh to the fullest. :)

I'm going to watch this movie again this Christmas break. Sweet. :)

P.S. I passed and survived the most crucial term in DLSU. Thank you God for hearing my prayer. Miracle, indeed. :)

Photobooth Session

(Practicum exhibit: December 14, 2009)

Because we're all too happy and excited, we decided to take pictures of ourselves using Sab's laptop. This is my favorite. It's just so funny! Chynna, look at you! HAHA. Okay, I'm such a bully. :))

Practicum

What I usually do every morning in the preschool--- play with the kids. They are so cute and adorable. I love them. :)

*Welcome home, Mikee! I hope to see you soon. :)*

The Drama

Yesterday, during consultation with our thesis supervisor:

Dana: I need my "old" brain back. :(
Yana: Where did your "old" brain go?
Dana: It went somewhere over the rainbow. Can you help me find it?
Yana: Sometimes, what you're looking for is right where you left it. :)
Dana: *sigh* Okay, then, let's go. :)

Lucas Scott, is that you? :)) We can't help being sabaw because it's finals week. Everybody is busy with all the paperworks, thesis, projects and exams. Since this is our second to the last term, we are really doing our best to get good grades and pass with flying colors. :)

Oh well. This term may be so tiring but hey, we are almost there. :)

On a High

For some reason, I am extremely happy. I hope that this happiness will lead to a great success, most especially by the end of this term. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Haaay. :)

By the way, here's one of the pictures which I took last night after dinner. Hindi naman halata na nag-enjoy ako sa pagkuha ng pictures kasi may decorations na sa bahay. :))

The Greatest Time of Year

Ah, at last! My favorite season of the year has come. I'm quite excited because my cousins from California are coming home to the Philippines to celebrate the big day with us. Twenty more days to go and it's Christmas. Time flies so fast! :)

*Happy Birthday my dear Action Research partner and friend, Yana Magsanoc!*

Right Dude

This is the sweetest message I have ever received in my entire life as a student. I never imagined that Thesis would love me this way. Thesis makes my world go round and round and round.

To all those who are taking up their thesis this school year, good luck! :)

* I feel so unproductive today. I wonder why. Moreover, even though it's a National Holiday tomorrow, we still have to go to school because of make-up classes. How sad. :'( *

A Desperate Fairytale

Last term, our professor showed this comic strip to the whole class because she wanted to know how we, early childhood education majors, will introduce these fairytale princesses to preschoolers or children who don't have any background about Disney characters, particularly them. It was very challenging in a way since we had to consider a lot of factors such as their environment, economic status and even culture. But in general, it was a fun (not depressing, haha!) activity because it's something new for us. Instead of using the usual "prettified" pictures of the princesses, this comic strip was being used. And the class gave really interesting answers. Some of them were totally beyond the box. Hence, imagination and creativity had been utilized very well. :)

How about you, how will you do it? :)

*I think it would be more delightful if you share your brilliant ideas to me. :)*

Sandwich, I Like

The dashing Mong Alcaraz and the super talented Raymund Marasigan of the famous Filipino band, Sandwich. They rocked our school last August 27, 2009. They made my last first trimester in DLSU more memorable. I hope they would come back. :)

We can be the HOPE

(The event ended with letting the balloons go up in the sky.)

My fellow Early Childhood majors and I attended the I Am Hope Campaign last Saturday (November 14, 2009) at Quezon City Memorial Circle. It was truly fulfilling because we were able to make the children with cancer happy and hope through balloon art and face painting. We all had a great time.

(This cute pink balloon dog was given to particular child.)

It feels good to have had helped and making people happy. We felt very lucky in a way because we were given this wonderful opportunity to become involved in this campaign. :)

I will end this entry by sharing a quote from Pauline R. Kezer:

"When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better."

May YOU be the HOPE of others. :)

A Dose of Caffeine

Lately, I’ve been drinking a lot of coffee to keep me awake and alert, most specially if I’m in the preschool. I craved for a peppermint mocha (frap) today so I went to Starbucks to buy one for myself. And I got my first sticker for the planner! HAHA. Truly a stress-reliever. :)

Yummy

Vanilla Sunshine from Cupcakes by Sonja. When I saw this photo from one of my albums, I felt hungry. HAHA. This was given to me by my cousin when he visited us last January. I ate it for breakfast. :)

I want to enroll in a real photography class come summer, and buy myself a new camera with cool effects. I’m getting really fascinated with photography, seriously. I got inspired by the people who love to take wonderful and amazing pictures. Haay.

On the other hand, I'd like to apologize for not blogging lately. I have been very busy with schoolworks and practicum requirements. I will update as soon as I'm done with everything. But you can also check on my twitter. It's more updated. Thank you for understanding. :)

Trick or Treat

On a definitely less scary note, here's a picture which I took for my one day Photography 101 class last February. This is my favorite among all my shots. I super duper love this. :)

Enjoy your Halloween everyone! :)

Let's Party

What happened to Hannah Montana? Is she the next Britney of this generation? I hope not. There are a lot of young girls who adore her. :( I won't be surprised if I see some of them dancing like this in public.

I am not a fan of Miley Cyrus but, in my opinion, she looks very pretty (and hot?) in this video. I also like its quality and style (the video). I personally think that Party in the USA is her best song so far. :)

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Mela Update: She already transferred to a private room. She tried to speak but hindi pa kaya. Oh well, at least, she's out of the ICU and she is doing great. Go Mela! See you soon. ;)

I Miss You

(That's me and Mela during the DLSU- university week culminating night activity last February 13, 2009)

I was definitely shocked and sad when I heard that my friend, Mela, was in critical condition when she and other friends got involved in a car accident last weekend. She stayed in ICU for several days and had to depend on a respirator. She was unconscious and her comma status was very alarming (seven out of fifteen... please google about it for more info). She was fighting for her life.

BUT...

As of now, Mela's condition has improved. The doctors already removed her respirator so she can breathe on her own. She is opening her eyes, most especially when there are visitors, and responding to what they say. She might be transferred from ICU to a private room either tonight or tomorrow. :)

I am very happy because she is getting better everyday. Please continue praying for her. Prayer really, really works. :)

P.S. I miss you so much. Get well soon so we can have our endless conversations about literature, You-Know-Who and Happy Birthday again. :)

Freeze

While eating dinner, I shared this thought with my dearest Aunt:

Dana: Auntie, I'm thinking. What if I give loot bags to the preschool children on Tuesday?
Auntie Lucy: Why? What's the occasion?
Dana: (paused) Hmm, nothing.
Auntie Lucy: No occasion naman pala eh. Why are you giving them loot bags?
Dana: (straight face) Auntie, birthday ko kaya sa Tuesday. :l
Auntie Lucy: (surprised) Oh, I'm sorry. Birthday mo pala sa Tuesday.
Dana: Naku, whatever.

I'm still in the state of shock. Of all people. I hope she's only joking. :l

By the way, I'm having my practicum this term (2nd trimester) in a preschool near DLSU. I'll tell you more about my practicum experiences soon. :)

Fabulous

No wonder why a lot of my friends like Blair Waldorf, regardless of her not-so-good-and-bratty attitude in Gossip Girl (they keep on allowing applications in Facebook which are related to Blair, such as the Blair Quotes). She's pretty, smart and confident. She dresses well too. Whether she wears a classy dress or a funky casual outfit, she looks simply fabulous. :)

Sweet dreams everyone! :)

Mabuhay!

Each one of us is a hero. We are heroes in our own little ways. I'm proud to be in a nation where everyone's a hero. Fellow Filipinos, mabuhay tayong lahat! We can handle this. :)

*Credits to: Mark Gosingtian*

Amazingly Awesome

W-o-w! What a super talented guy! Honestly, my jaw actually dropped as I watch this in YouTube. HAHA. This is so amazingly awesome. *clap* clap *clap* I'm sure that Michael Jackson is smiling up there. :)

The King of Pop still lives on! :)

Have a Break

This is so cool, entertaining and funny! The people who created this video are very creative. I'm totally entertained while watching it in my friend's Facebook. I like it very much! I'm looking forward to watching someone order like this in Mc Donald's (any branch) soon. HAHA. :)

The New Three R's

Let us use our creative hands to build a better Philippines. Restore. Rebuild. Recreate. Start today by means of helping out the Ondoy victims. :)

P.S. Mission accomplished. Finally, I went to DLSU today (Thank God, my father and aunt allowed me! Haha!) to volunteer and pack goodies. I saw my college friends who I miss so much and met new people too. :D What a tiring yet definitely fulfilling day! Ang sarap pala talaga ng pakiramdam pag nakatulong sa kapwa. :)

*Photo retrieved from Saab Magalona and Bethel's multiply*

Hello Gerald!

What Gerald Anderson did was very heroic. He braved the flood and risked his life to save his neighbors. He is not only handsome but an unselfish and thoughtful person too. I salute him! :)

Besides this wonderful news, I'm happy that more people are volunteering to help the victims of the typhoon, Ondoy. I want to be in school to pack goods and donations but I'm not allowed to go out of the house. I wish there are centers here in Laguna, particularly in Calamba, so I could be of service to our fellow Filipinos. (wow!)

On the brighter side, if you can't go out of the house like me, you can also help through text. Just key in RED (space) the amount you want to give (5, 25, 50, 100 or 300) and send it to 2899 for Globe subscribers and 4483 for Smart subscribers. :)

Ang sarap ng pakiramdam ng tumutulong sa kapwa, hindi ba? ;)



P.S. For those who live abroad, you can also drop off your donations. Please check out the twitter account of Bianca Gonzalez. Thank you! :)

*photo retrieved from: http://chuvachienes.com/2009/09/28/gerald-anderson-photos-helping-neighbors-during-the-flood/*

Spread the Word

I got this from Facebook:

There are 4.5M active Filipino users on Facebook so if everyone donates P100 = P450M for the Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Please text RED amount to 2899 (Globe) and 4483 (SMART). Other amounts are (5, 25, 50, 100 or 300). Every little thing helps. Please donate now. Repost or retweet. Thank you :)

No matter how young we are and helpless we may seem, let us keep in mind that we can do something to help and touch the lives of many people. :)

Help!

(Even our school was filled with flood water yesterday.)

Because of what Ondoy did, classes in all levels in Rizal and NCR are suspended until Tuesday, the 29th day of September 2009. However, this is not the right time to be happy. There is nothing funny about what happened yesterday. Instead of celebrating, we should start helping and praying for the people who got affected. In all honesty, I don't like to see women, men and children crying in national television because they lost something or someone important for them. It really breaks my heart. :(

I still find it odd why some people find joy or happiness in bad situations like this.

*Photo retrieved from http://saabmagalona.tumblr.com*

Ondoy

It was no ordinary day yesterday. I did not see any birds, bees, flowers and trees but a sea of buses, trucks, cars and other vehicles being stranded for hours in the middle of the road filled with water. The whole Metro Manila experienced a very terrible flood because of the typhoon, Ondoy. Unfortunately, Cheska, Sarah, Yana, Chynna, Mardi, Sab, Mye, Diane and I were one of those people who felt hungry, worried, annoyed and somehow bored while waiting for the water to subside inside Diane's van. For instance, when my friends got hungry, they got a pen and paper and wrote: "Pabili ng tinapay dun sa tindahan. Pati chips at dalawa na C2." (the note was posted on the window) Some people who were just walking and wading around saw the note and they willingly helped them, and bought muffins, Chippy and C2. Like what Sarah said, what they did was touching and very kind. There was also a time when most of us had to get out of the van and ride a pedicab to look for a place to pee and eat lunch.

Cheska, Sarah, Yana, Chynna, Mardi and Sab stayed in a house near Zobel Roxas St. until they were able to find a ride home. According to Sarah, the family was very accomodating because they gave them food, shelter and a place to feel comfortable.

Mye and I have a different story.

Instead of following our friends in the house, we went to Aling Nene's Express along the Osmena highway. We stayed there for five or six hours. We never felt hungy at all because we ate most of the time. We left the restaurant at around 9pm. And we rode a pedicab again. It was an adventure I will never ever forget.

A big, big thank you to the family who took care of my friends, the people in the restaurant and the "Kuya Pedicab" who made sure that Mye and I are safe inside his pedicab. God bless all of you!

I'm happy and grateful because we were able to get home safe. :)

Meanwhile, there are people (most especially Tami and Yana, my fellow ECED majors slash friends) who need our help and prayers because they got hit by Ondoy. Donations such as clothing, blankets and food are very much welcome in Petron Stations, De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University. :)

P.S. Stay safe everyone! Take care! :)

Tweet Tweet!

Hello world! I just want to inform you that I already have a Twitter. I got fascinated with Bianca Gonzalez and the others that is why I decided to create my own account. If you have time, please drop by my site or follow me. HAHA. Thank you very much. :)

P.S. THE Ely Buendia just accepted my request (if I could follow him) and Regina Belmonte just replied to my "tweet". Oh my! I'm sooooo happy! :)

*Happy Birthday Mina, my fellow Humblebee! I'm sorry I can't go to your party tomorrow. :l Oh well, enjoy!*

The Late Night Show

Surprise! It's already 2:30 in the morning here in the Land of the Pearl of the Orient. I've been reading some of the famous personalities' tweets and I find them very, very interesting. Try visiting the sites of Bianca Gonzalez, Mo Twister, Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion, Rico Blanco and Chiz Escudero. You will totally get hooked to their tweets and learn something from them. :)

And speaking of Chiz Escudero, his fellow Senator Noynoy Aquino finally announced that he is going to run as the President of the Republic of the Philippines in the upcoming May 2010 election. Wow! I'm quite amazed to see thousands of people cheering and some of the presidentiables giving up their life-long dream to show their support for Mr. Aquino.

In my opinion, he has a BIG chance of winning the presidential race because he has the qualities of a good leader and a lot of people are rooting for him. BUT let's wait and see (what will happen next) and not jump to any conclusions yet. Philippine politics has never been this exciting. Parang soap opera lang. ;)

Hmm, how about you, what do you think? Stay tuned. :)

P.S. Here is an update regarding my grades: I made it! I'm still part of the list. Never expected it though. Thank you God. September 9, 2009 is definitely a date to remember. :)

*Happy Birthday Miki, my fellow Humblebee! :)*

Prolonging the Agony

Today, all Lasallians are waiting for the results of their academic performance for the first trimester of this school year. Everybody is logged in on our my.lasalle accounts because the grades will appear there. I honestly feel that it only increases our anxiety levels because we've been waiting since morning. :(

Right now, I'm wondering about my grades. I'm quite nervous, actually. Whatever grade I will get, I think I deserve it. I'm not hoping that I will be a dean's lister because I did not give my very best this term. But still, sana DL pa rin ako para mas masaya. Okay ang labo ng sinabi ko. :))

On the other hand, I checked my message from God (an application in Facebook and it says:

"On this day of your life, Dana, we believe God wants you to know...

... that what you are most afraid of is where your greatest rewards are.
If all you had to do was wish for something and you would have it, life would be pretty boring, wouldn't it? God placed barriers between us and what we want, so we can enjoy interesting and satisfying lives. God hid our biggest rewards behind the highest barriers - our deepest fears. God wants us to face our fears, and hold ground in their presence, and let them go, and that's how we get out biggest rewards. What are you most afraid of? Say it, just start by saying it."

Wow! It fits perfectly, doesn't it? :)

*Happy birthday Mama Mary, Tami Reyes and Ivan, my brother! :)*

Oh, It was a Happy Day Indeed

(Gellato icecream + good friends + good movie= good times, good vibes: Taken last September 1, 2009)

It was a hot and sunny yet windy day when Maggie and I went to the Mall of Asia to watch UP. We were very excited to see Russell in the silver screen because he's so adorable. Parang ang sarap niya kurutin sa pisngi! Nakakagigil. :)

We enjoyed and loved the movie so much. The story is touching, funny and interesting. The characters (yes, including Dug, the dog) have made me realize that to dream big is not bad afterall. If we only have the passion and determination, someday, this big dream of ours will come true. Haay, Disney never fails in making movies that have values where people of all ages can learn and be inspired to celebrate life at its fullest.

It is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Cross my heart. :)

*Happy Birthday Enz, my TREDTRI classmate and groupmate! :)*

Ligaya

(Taken last August 20, 2009 at Thai Silk in Serendra)

For some reason, I agree with the saying, money can't buy happiness. Having fun with friends on a calm Thursday night is totally priceless. My first night out with them is definitely special and memorable. :)

And while we were eating dinner in Thai Silk last August 20, we saw the Ely Buendia of the ever famous Filipino rock band, Eraserheads. It was really unexpected. Well, Lo and I did not miss this wonderful opportunity. As you can clearly see, we had our picture taken with him. ;) We felt super lucky and brave that night. HAHA. Sweet. :)

P.S. Ely Buendia was the vocalist of Eraserheads. The band broke up in 2002 and nobody knows why, except them (the members). He is currently the lead vocals of Pupil. :)

Up, Up and Away!

Isn't he the most adorable kid in the whole planet? He is such a cutie! I would love to have him as a brother. :)

*Photo from Google Images*