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Pics from Christmas

first pics with my cam

Yes, you read that right. I got my digicam yesterday...nothing overly expensive, but at least still functional. Enjoy!

also 93% teenager

Got this from Kaye:

[x] Held hands with someone.
[x] Lost someone.
[x] Never got a chance to tell someone
something important.
[x] Cried your heart out.
[x] Danced.
Total so far: 5

[x] Rejected someone.
[x] Heard a rumor about yourself.
[x] Hurt someone emotionally.
[x] Hurt someone physically.
Total so far: 9

[ ] Got involved in a sport.
[ ] Been called a dork.
[x] Fell in love.
[x] Went to a funeral.
[x] Know someone who has tried to kill
their self.
[ ] Know someone who has died from
drinking.
Total so far: 12

[x] Wrote a love note.
[x] Went through a phase.
[x] Got ditched.
[x] Know someone really stupid and/or
annoying.
[x] Got in a fist fight with family
member/not a friend
Total so far: 17

[x] Made a mistake.
[x] Thought you found the one.
[x] Been dumped
[x] Lied to your parents.
Total so far: 21

[x] Felt like dying.
[x] Had a crush.
[x] Been lied to.
[x] Felt like the happiest person in
the world.
[ ] Told the person you liked, that
you liked them.
Total so far: 25

[x] Prayed.
[x] Texted in class.
[x] Drank alcohol.
[x] Had more than one crush at a time.
[x] Disliked someone.
Total so far: 31
Final Total: 31

Multiply by three; 93%
Done!
This is how much of a teenager you are

these past few days have been...

Tiring and irregular.

Back to obsessing about grades: I do hope we do not need a 2.0 in TRIGBIO to apply for majors next year, otherwise a lot of us might be in trouble. Pero I highly doubt that's the case. Can someone give me peace of mind and tell me what do we need to major?

Right after getting the psystat course cards (and hanging out with Char, Marc, Ryan, and Sir Kintanar), I went to MOA with my sis, Jess, Dana, Jercy, and Kristine. We went shopping and eventually I watched them go bowling (that's what I get for not bringing socks!) . Anyway these last few days have had me sleeping past 2am and waking up at noon in time to go shopping. I'm kinda broke now (despite pooling with my sis for gifts), but hey, I am Ms. Low Budget.

I cut my hair again, almost to the same length as I did the last time. I think I might get mistaken for a guy, since a lot of my clothes are pretty androgynous. Well, let's hope I get mistaken for a cute guy. Lolz.

Anyway, please comment, or post, or whatever. I want to know how you all are doing. Peace!

garantisadong bwiset na buhay

Last night...okay, enough said. I am just glad I got home fine despite my digestive tract's rebellion. And I'm glad I managed to get back to a functional level waaay before the others did.

Today: course card day. Well, I spent a good part of it with Nana, Justine, and Trisha in Jade's place, watching "Hairspray". I can think of few movies that can manage to be fun and mentally scarring in the same heartbeat.

So what's the score for my grades? No DL, but scholar all the same. I love my GPA, I hate Trig (for screwing up my life and my blockmates' lives).

halatang bored

1. Leave me a casual comment of no particular significance, like a lyric to your current favorite song, your favorite kind of sandwich, or maybe your favorite game. Any remark, meaningless or not.
2. I will respond by asking you five personal questions so I can get to know you better.
3. Update your LJ with the answers to the questions.
4. Include this explanation and offer to ask someone else in your own post.
5. When others respond with a desultory comment, you will ask them five questions

1. In your opinion, why is the sky blue?
-Besides the scientific explanation for refraction of light through the atmosphere, I think blue is one of the few wavelengths that sentient life can stand to look at for long periods of time.

2. What fictional character do you most identify with?
-That's hard. Probably Minerva Mirabal as portrayed in "In the Time of the Butterflies"--a restless, take-charge, idealistic woman torn between simpler dreams and her convictions with regard to social justice.

3. What was the childhood dream that meant the most to you?
-I suppose it was to write. It still means a lot to me.

4. What do you do when you want to relax?
-I write, I read, I eat, or simply drag a few friends out for some inane fun.

5. What is your favorite color/pattern and why?
-Hm, I have a thing for red (by itself, with black, or as part of a tricolor). Red is well, a bold color. Associated with revolutions. It's 'a world about to dawn.' And it's more in keeping with my temperament than blue ever will be.

I supposedly cost $3011 a night!
Natural Hair Color:
[x] Brown - $100
[] Blonde - $50
[] Black - $15
[] Bald - $5
[] Other-$75

Eye Color:
[x] Brown - $1
[] Green - $75
[] Blue -$50
[] Hazel -$100
[] Other - $15

Height:
[] Over 7' - $200
[] 6'8" to 7' - $175
[] 6'0" to 6'7" - $150
[] 5'5" to 5'11" - $75
[x]4'9" to 5'4" - $45
[] Under 4'9 - $45

Age:
[] 31 to 40 - $100
[] 26 to 30 - $75
[] 21 to 25 - $50
[] 19 to 20 - $25
[x] 0 to 18 - $100 (Pedos.)

Birth Order:
[] Twins or more than twins - $300
[x] First Born - $300 (I am, technically, BOTH.)
[] second born - $150
[] third born - $100
[] fourth born - $100
[] fifth born - $100
[] Last Born - $100
[] Only Child - $250

Do You Drink?
[] No - $400
[] Only Holidays - $250
[x] Sometimes - $215
[] YES - $200
[] Only weekends - $350
[] Every other day - $50
[] Once a day - $15
[] I live from the bottle - $Bankrupt$

Vision?
[] perfect vision -$300
[] need or have glasses/contacts but don't wear them - $200
[x] No correction $100
[] Glasses $50
[] contacts $25
[] Surgical correction - $1

Car(s) Color
[] Black - $450
[] Blue - $900
[] Gold - $700
[] Gray - $600
[] Green- $350
[] Maroon - $800
[] Obsdian - $800
[] Pink - $2,000
[] Primer - $75
[] Purple- $250
[] Red - $400
[] Silver $300
[] Tan- $20
[] White - $475
[] Yellow - $100
[] Metallic - $200
[] Rusted - $15
[x] No Car - $0
[] Other - $ 50

Shoe Size:
[] 13+ - $300
[]12.5 to 13 - $250
[] 11 to 12 - $700
[] 7 to 10 - $500
[x] Under 7- $550

Favorite Color:
[] Aqua - $350
[] Black - $100
[] Blue - $300
[] Brown - $50
[] Green-$750
[] Orange - $300
[] Pink - $100
[] Purple - $225
[x] Red - $600
[] White - $400
[] Yellow -$475

Did you use a calculator to add it all up?
[] Yes - $0
[x]no- $1000
[] on some - $550

Total : $3011

REPOST WITH TITLE:
"I cost $____ a night!"

let's see how fast I can type

I suppose I can tell you what my vacation's been like next time I see you guys. But well, why bother with my stories about being stuck in Makati Med when I can relate them here?

Oh-kay, this is how it begins: stat test and er, getting squished in between chairs. Really, there is a reason why I wish the rooms in Miguel Building were just a little bigger. Supposedly my grades *aren't* in trouble. I'm not the best or luckiest in stat, but I wish I could share some of that aptitude for normal curves and distributions just to make up for my problems in Trig and PE.

I had been giving out my Christmas gifts earlier in the day, but some of the block wasn't done yet with the test (which explains why Andria and I were hovering about near the door, waiting). Well, I wish I could have stayed to hang out with people, or stayed just to enjoy the free day. But well, having to visit and keep my dad company in Makati Med somehow has to take priority. Last night was spent on the sofa in the room, listening to my dad get impatient with the orderlies and nurses who'd come in and out to ask the same questions over and over again. My Tito Benjie and my Tito Vince visited also last night. I suppose that put a break in the monotony of the day.

Today: going home to learn that course card distribution was moved. Going home to spend time writing, using the YM and finally getting some rest and recreation. Still haven't slept properly, though.

Lunch today was my first 'real meal' in two days: real meal meaning something more than a sandwich and a drink. Breakfast yesterday: pandesal and coffee. Lunch: McDo burger and soda. Dinner: more burger, and coffee. Breakfast: pandesal and hot chocolate (see the pattern?) Lunch: GINILING! At last!

If this keeps up, don't be surprised if I've gotten even thinner before we all next meet on Monday. As if there's anything left to lose.  

...and I think I haven't lost my right to complain...

Last night, I admitted to my mom that I run a risk of getting out of the Dean's List because of my PE and Trig grades. She started going on and on about my scholarship, about why I shouldn't compare myself to Trisha, Minseun, and my other DL friends because I'm 'different', etc.

Darn it. There's a BIG difference between a 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than 2, and a 2.0 GPA. The latter, I know I can do it, even with my hated subjects. But a 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than 2.0 when I have PE and Trig at the same time is just asking for a lot. I mean, I worked harder this term to pass than I did during first term. No more Malate residency---I might get kicked out of the org if I don't catch it up soon. I didn't cut class. Actually did my homework. I really don't know what more I could have done.  

I think I hate the disappointment more than the fact. I suppose I could care less, but I can't stop caring. And I suppose I should be thankful that I can keep my scholarship still (and I am, really). Still, it sucks when you feel you have the cloud of shame hanging over your head when in reality, it need not be that bad after all.

one day more!

"tomorrow we'll discover what our God in heaven has in store!"

Of course, I suppose that this would be more appropriate for the 17th, but I think that having only one more exam to go is just cause enough to quote the musical again.

I hate my inability in Math. I look at equations and I get a panic attack. I'll be lucky to even get a 2 in Trig.

I suppose that the rest of the week should be fine. Somehow. Some way.

I don't know what else to do with myself nowadays.

heh, yesterday and today

Am right now in the DLSU comp lab with Andria, whiling away time while waiting for friends and professors. Well, these past few days have been *very* interesting.

Yesterday: TRIG well, is TRIG. It never was my favorite subject--and probably never will be. Sigh. At least I'm *passing* that subject. KASPIL was okay, I suppose, even I wasn't called for reporting. Kudos to Jazz for doing the report well all the same. PE was just...frustrating. Enough said.

Justine, Minseun, Jade and I went to Harrison Plaza also to get gifts for our block Kris Kringle thing. Turns out that 'something sexy or kinky' can be hard to find and can also be open to interpretation.

(Justine pointing to a scandalous thong) "How much is that?"

Saleslady: "50 pesos"

Justine: "Mayroon bang panlalaki?"

LOL

Today has also been a pretty good day: tredone reporting going well, picture day in psystat class (we love you, Sir Kintanar!) and having pancit for lunch.

So far, my bad luck has been counteracted save in one aspect...

 

to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield

This morning was unusually relaxed for a Monday. Never mind that I was dumb enough not to study for Zoology lecture. But hey, good things happen strangely: finding we actually came out alright in TREDONE, finding that I got a good grade in the psystat exam (though the world must be ending: Macmac got higher than me in the theoretical part, while I managed to ace the computational exam. Note that I am numerically challenged).

So I am trying to fill up my shopping list, trying to review for well, things. Trying to see where these crazy finals will bring me.