I did this in 2007

 confess that in 2008 I...

(x) stayed single for the whole year.
( ) got your first kiss
( ) kissed someone new
( ) made-out for the first time
( ) made-out inside a car
( ) kissed in the snow
(x) celebrated Halloween
( ) kissed in the rain

( ) fell in love
(x) had your heart broken
( ) broke someone else's heart
( ) had a stalker
( ) mooned someone
(x) went over the minutes on your cellphone
(x) had a good relationship withsomeone
(x) suffered through teenageheartbreak
( ) someone questioned your sexualorientation
( ) came out of the closet
( ) got pregnant
( ) gotten someone else pregnant
( ) had an abortion
( ) gotten married
( ) had a divorce
( ) dated someone you'll never forget.
(x) done something you've regretted
( ) lost your true love
(x) lost faith in love
( ) kissed under mistletoe

WORK/SCHOOL
( ) got a promotion
( ) got a pay raise
(x) changed jobs
(x) waited until one day before to begin a project
( ) lost your job
(x) quit your job
( ) dated a co-worker/schoolmate
( ) dated your boss
( ) dated your boss' daughter/son
( ) got fired from your job
( ) took an honors/advanced class
(x) broke the dress code
( ) jacked off/fingered in class

( ) sent to the principles office for misbehavior
(x) got straight A's
(x) met one teacher you really like
(x) met one teacher you really hated
( ) failed a class
(x) cut class
( ) kicked someone in the testes
(x) skipped school
(x) got into a fight with a classmate
(x) did something you were proud of
(x) discovered a new talent
(x) gave the teachers a reason to teach
(x) proved yourself an idiot
(x) embarrassed yourself in front of the class
( ) fell in love with a teacher
( ) intentionally tripped someone at school
( ) got lead in the school play
( ) made the varsity team
(x) were involved in something you'll never forget

OTHER
( ) painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
( ) ran a mile
(x) seen a live concert
( ) shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
( ) posted a blog on MySpace
(x) listened to music you couldn't stand
( ) double-dipped
( ) skinny-dipped

(x) went to a sleepover
( ) went camping
(x) went to a surprise party (I planned it!)
(x) laughed till you cried
(x) laughed till you peed in your pants
( ) flirted shamelessly
(x) didnt wash your hands after using bathroom
( ) visited a foreign country
(x) broke in a line of waiting people
(x) volunteered to help out others
( ) visited a new state
(x) told someone you were busy when you werent.
( ) partied to celebrate the new year
(x) cooked a disastrous meal
( ) drove the car drunk
(x) lost something important to you
( ) smoked a whole cigarette stick
( ) lied about how old you were
(x) got a gift you adore
( ) got 'sh!t faced' on alcohol
( ) took a nude picture of yourself
( ) almost got arrested
( ) prank called someone
( ) saw a college basketball game in person

Well, naiiba ngayon

Christmas 08

Wow. It's been some time since most of my extended family has been able to gather under one roof. Too bad that we still weren't complete this year. Miss you, Fia.

December 24: Yes, all the fun that can happen when I'm with my two siblings plus ten other cousins: Timi, Jarv, Julie, Martin, Maya, Angela, Bianca, Bel, Veronica, and Daniel. Kwentuhan, kakulitan, and food-tripping (all the more since my Tito Johnny is back from Spain with all his culinary expertise :D ) Watching my cousins plus Timi's BF having way too much fun on "Guitar Hero". Watching Bianca, Veronica, Maya and Martin showcase their talents (guitar + vocals + ballet + saxophone). Getting to give and receive lots of interesting gifts. And of course hanging out with everyone. So much love. :D

December 25: Very early in the morning--going home in time to have Noche Buena with more relatives on my mom's side of the family. Andami pang leftovers sa bahay. Then waking up in time for breakfast and 10:30 am Mass at Forbes. Then there was the uber-large Reyes reunion (ito naman, puro second cousins and more distant titos and titas). Got assigned in the registration committee (think: mga 200 kasi na Reyes sa angkan na ito). Actually had a little fun bonding with my titas and cousins who were in the program committee. Nakakapagod nga lang.

Then there was also dinner at home again with my titos and titas (and this time with my cousins Jio, Jules, Nina, AJ and Kenneth). Kwentuhan again (this time mostly thanks to Jio, ang dakila naming UP student). Ang saya lang.

Actually Christmas really meant so much this year, considering how wonderful 2008 was.

Up next: Going out in maybe 2 hours to meet up with Beeks and Nicole in Rockwell. Then tomorrow: Sumilon. Might not be able to update this till Jan 1. There might not be an internet connection present, and I might be too busy protecting my food from cousins who want to spike it with Tabasco sauce (katuwaan na naman...social experiment...)

reunion!!!

Whoo! Nakakapagod!

So after meeting up with relatives (you'll here more about them in the next few posts), I finally had time to meet up with Cookie (who just got in from Boston yesterday!)

Thanks to Charlie and James for organizing everything and to Trisha, Sei, and Karl for coming!

Sooo much fun: coffee then lunch at TGIF (We hazz cheeseburgerz!) then Timezone then off to the Punos' apartment to hang out.

So glad to be find time to kick back for once.

YFC DLSU YOUTH CAMP!

Start:	Jan 23, '09
End:	Jan 25, '09
Location:	to be announced pa

Astig ang taon na ito!

1. What did you do this year that you've never done before?
- Worked while studying, laughed more than I cried, remained in the Dean's List for 3 terms straight, had a household that actually is still growing to this day, baked cookies for fun, handled a human brain, became a junior officer in an org, helped out in LPEP, got a henna, attended an org party.

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
- I didn't have New Year's resolutions. Nakakasawa na...everyday committment na

3. Did anyone close to you give birth this year?
- Nope

4. Did anyone close to you die?
- Yeah....

5. What countries did you visit this year?
- none!

6. What would you like to have in the next year that you lacked this year?
- Better stress management.

7. What dateS from this year will remain etched upon your memory - and why?
- February 1 - first day in YFC campus based,  Feb 14- first time to get a henna and hate Valentine's Day, Feb 29 - joining a rally, April 4-6 - ILC! , April 25- 19th birthday ko tsaka may text flood. May 26- first day of the school year, Hillsongs concert. June 28-29- Kasangga retreat, July 21-25- recruitment week and later YFC GA, August 16- Eeka. Enough said. September 1- Prov with YFC friends. September 16- Tita Jackie. September 29- 18th ni Clar. October 2- SMS GA (nung nalaman ko na junior comm ako). October 25-26- Metrocon! Non-stop! November 8- LUMINOUS, November 28-29: PAPJA. December 13-14: AC camp. December 16: YFC Christmas party.

Shoot...andami!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- Dean's List for 3 consecutive terms and being able to balance acads, service, extra-curriculars, and work.

9. What was your biggest failure of the year?
- Developing panic disorders

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- Yes. I got sick at least twice, and I sprained my knee several times

11. What was the best thing you bought (spent money on) this year?
- Registration for conferences, books, and clothes 

12. Whose behavior merited celebration (a public or private personality)?
- ...andami nagimprove this year, in fairness

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
- certain authority figures...

14. Where did most of your money go this year?
-Clothes and panggastos sa gimmick

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about this year?
- Metrocon, ILC, vacation times, YFC bonding events, Kasangga retreat

16. What song(s) will always remind you of this year?
- All For Yours, Truly Home, Adonai, The Stand, Bleeding Love, Disturbia

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
- happier or sadder > happier

- richer or poorer > richer in experience, not sure about the rest
- thinner or fatter > thinner

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
- prayed just a little more

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
- stressing out

20. How will you spend the holidays?
- bonding with family

21. Did you fall in love this year?
- nahhh

22. What were your favorite TV programs for the year?
- House and Heroes

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
- not anymore.

24. What was the best book you read this year?
- I've lost track... let's see: Cat and Dog Theology, The Kitchen God's Wife, more of the Master and Commander series, Les Miserables (unabridged--read it again)...

25. What was your favorite film of the year?
-Batman: The Dark Knight

26. How would you describe your personal fashion concept this year?
- casual na medyo kikay

27. Whom did you miss this year?
- lots of friends...Chiz and Aiko, Ate Vina, Kuya JR...andami na talaga

28. Who was the best new person you met this year?
- my YFC campus based friends and some of my AB-psych friends!

29. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned for this year.
- Let go and let God

Top ten things to say to a hot girl/guy with a really ugly boyfriend/girlfriend

 

1. Mangjose - “Pare, mahilig ka pala sa abstract…”
2. Specialist - “Ay…lugi…”
3. Billybaggins/Raymond - “Tale as old as time…”
4. Lady Snowblood - “Pare, ba’t may ka-holding hands ka na lalaki?”
5. Geyp - “Tamang-tama miss! Kamukha mo si Heidi Klum…at kamukha naman niya si Seal!”
6. Loipogi - “Sabi ko na nga ba eh, mahilig ka sa inner beauty.”
7. Dexter - “Uy, hindi pa pala extinct yung ganyan?”
8. Missy Ricat/Techie 777 - “Idol mo si Andrew E. kaya ka humanap ng pangit?”
9. Lady Snowblood - “Pare ilegal yan, i-surrender mo na yan sa DENR!”
10. Xmas Child - “Masarap siya siguro magmahal, no?”

11. Loipogi - “Miss, hindi pa ba nagbabayad ng ransom ang mga relatives m0″
12. Blair - “Ikaw naman, nung sinabihan kitang be kind to animals, hindi naman ganyan!”
13. Dongster - “Magkano inabot?”
14. Atoy - “Uy, ang cute! Anong breed?”
15. Jose de vengenge - Aba, aba, aba, tru lab nga!”
16. Dru - “Wow, ang sarap i-photoshop!”
17. GuelMytes - “Let me guess, mahaba ang dila niya, noh?”
18. Jesse Jude - “Sabi ko na nga ba, katawan lang ang habol mo eh!”
19. Banatero - “Wow, ang sarap ng girlfriend mo…ang sarap sampalin!”
20. Astroboy - “Hoy, mag-sorry ka sa mga mata ko!”

21. Dru - “You know, it’s unethical for a doctor to date his patients, especially if you’re a vet.”
22. Doc Carlo - “Pare, ano siya, mabait o mayaman?”
23. Hazelnut - “Wow pare, naks, kamukha ni anne curtis ang girlfriend mo ah…sa kapanerang kuba…”
24. Toe Thinker - “Wow, mukha palang ulam na! Ulam na panis!”
25. Aileen - “Hindi ka na ba naawa sa mga magiging anak niyo?”
26. Rodel - “Pare, Pinoy ka! Pinoy ka! Anong akala mo sa sarili mo, foreigner?”
27. Agnes - “Nangangagat? Pwedeng hawakan?”
28. Denxio Batuta - “Pare, minsan try mo din yung tao…”
29. Kookie - “Pare, magiging swan ba yan sa ending?”
30. Ellen - “Dad! Bilis! Tignan mo yung dala nung mama! Bilis, bigyan mo ng saging!”

---got this from Yna E.

shoutouts at the end of the term!!! (psych buddies + YFC)

Since I wouldn't have survived this term without all of you...

Psych friends:

To Minseun, Andria, Trisha, Cecilia, Nana, China, Janine, and Jade: Thanks for being awesome groupmates in our classes this term (despite the occasional hang-ups and arguments). Here's to next term once again!

To the rest of BS-PSYC 107: Uphill na ito, guys! Nakayanan natin itong term, and I'm sure we'll do great in the next! Tuloy tuloy ito hanggang summer, 3rd year and ung last term ng senior year!

To Just, Neulfred, Alennie, Kim, Bea, and AB-PSYC friends: Looking forward to more major classes with all of you!

YFC friends naman!

Kuya Arven, Ate Tinay, Kuya Jason: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Graduates na kayo!! I'm so happy that God has finally given you guys this blessing.

Ate Carmel, Ate Regz, Ate Olivia, Kuya Darwin, Ate Oche, Ate Issa, Ate Drei: Kahit papaano, andyan pa kayo to help and support us, kahit graduates at may trabaho ang karamihan sa inyo. Thanks talaga for everything!

Kuya Tino, Ate Ynah: Thanks for guiding and inspiring all of us---mga household heads, members, at pati na rin ung non-YFCs na napapatambay. Thanks for really being more than leaders and friends: talagang naging kuya at ate kayong dalawa sa amin. :D

Dave, Dan, Mira, Karl: Wow, andami nating dinaanan noong term na ito! Thanks for the moral support, the laughter, the tears, the challenges, the victories, the occasional ka-household bonding moments, and of course for all the memories. You all really challenged and inspired me to learn to love better. Tuloy tuloy pa rin next term, ha?

AJ, Gayle, Lara, Pert, Josh, Jed, Paolo, Arianne, Kim, Ria: You guys are one of my sources of strength not just as a YFC leader, but even as a person. It's an honor to be your household leader, and to some degree, an ate to some of you. I really pray for all of you that you may continue to be YFCs in and out of the tambayan, that you may be blessed in every way that God desires for you. Sana mabuo-buo ung hh natin next term!

Geom, Moti, Tin, Erica: It's really a blessing to have sisters like you in the tambayan. Thanks for all of the bonding, the good times, and even the not so good times. Sana we may all continue to grow together in fellowship and faith next term.

Rodz, Ico, Kuya Niki, Kuya Rocky, Fer, Philip, Kuya Mark, Drew, Charles, James, Pao: Grabe talaga kayo mga brothers! Thanks talaga for all of the laugh trips and even some of the inis moments.

Astig talaga ni God ngayong term!!

course card day ulit

What can I say? Masaya, nakakakaba, madugo...

Sa mga may sabit: God still loves you, and He has a reason for all of this. Oh yeah...it's better to repeat than to cheat. :D

Sa mga may maayos na grade: Praise God!

Got to catch up with friends today, in and out of the tambayan. Well I'm sooo thankful for being able to overcome many of the challenges that came up over the term.

Next up: Christmas break and DLSU youth camp!

GK 1 MB rally at Arellano

Yes, that was the reason I got out of bed today.

Went all the way to DLSU to meet up with Ate Carmel, Kuya Rocky, Rodz, Mira, Paul, and AJ. Left DLSU about noontime, then took the train to Arellano Legarda campus. When we got there, we were instantly deployed to various tasks: Ate Carmel, Rodz and Mira, naging PA. Paul and AJ: tagabantay ng merchandise booth. Kuya Rocky and I were assigned as runners/tagabigay ng flyers.

So much fun pero sobrang nakakakapagod. Forgot to get my ID back at Arellano, so Kuya Rocky and I had to walk all the way back from the LRT2 station to get it. Argh! At least maayos ung uwi.

pagod trip...got this from Yna E

MY BOY SIDE
[ ] you love hoodies
[x] you love jeans
[x]  dogs are better than cats
[ ] it's hilarious when other people get hurt
[x] you've played with boys on a team
[ ] shopping is torture  
[ x] sad movies suck
[  ] you own an XBOX
[ ] you played with Hot Wheels as a kid    
[  ] at some point in life you wanted to be a firefighter
[  ] you owned a DS PS2 or SEGA
[ ] you used to be obsessed with the Power Rangers
[x] you watch sports on TV (UAAP lang)
[ ] gory movies are cool
[x] you go to your dad for advice
[  ] you own like a trillion baseball hats  
[  ] you used to/do collect pokemon  
[x] baggy sweatpants are nice to wear   
[  ] its kind of weird to have sleep overs with a bunch of people
[x] green, black, red, blue, or silver are one of your favorite colors
[ ] sports are fun     
[x] you sometimes talk with food in your mouth  
[  ] you sleep at night with your socks on 
[x] you have fished at least once.

TOTAL = 10

MY GIRL SIDE
[  ] you like to shop
[x] you wear eyeliner     
[x] you go to your mom for advice
[  ] you consider cheerleading a sport
[  ] you hate wearing all black 
[x] you like going to the mall
[x] you like getting manicures and/or pedicures
[x] you like wearing jewelry  
[  ] you cried watching The Notebook
[x] skirts are a big part of your wardrobe
[  ]shopping is one of your favorite hobbies
[  ] you've seen Star Wars and don't like it 
[ ] you are/were in gymnastics 
[  ] it takes you about one hour to shower and get dressed
[ ] you smile a lot more than you should
[x] you care about what you look like majority of the time 
[ x] you like wearing dresses whenever you can  
[x] you like wearing body spray/deodorant    
[  ] you like high heel shoes    
[x] you used to play with dolls as a kid
[ ] you like putting makeup on others
[  ] you like being the star of almost everything
[  ] pink is one of your favorite colors   

TOTAL = 10

Now multiply by 4 to get your percentage.

...okay, that's 20 percent unaccounted for...

another YFC Christmas...

I haven't had one of these in a few years. :D Anyway today was the YFC-DLSU Christmas party. Well, that meant Clar and I got to do several things: last minute Christmas shopping, sharing out Mom's brownies to most of the tambayan, (at least for me) discuss with Neulfred about SMS stuff, and of course uber bonding with Ate Carmel, Ate Olivia, Kuya Arven, Dan, AJ, Fer, Ate Tinay, Kuya Rocky, Tin, Rodz, Dave, Moti, Clar, Mira, Drew, Kuya Niki, Kuya Tino, Ate Drei, Kuya Darwin, Kuya Mark, and Ico (did I miss anyone??).

Super laugh trip: skits + egg game + Pinoy Henyo + relay race + "cointest", videos left and right, lots of food, lots of jokes and laughs.

Advanced happy birthday to Ico! And congrats to the winning team (team namin ni Dan, Ate Carmel, AJ, Ate Tinay, and Fer).

I definitely can feel the love. This + the after-effect of the YFC AC camp = more than just a natural high. Tomorrow brings the GK rally, and Thursday my grades. Sana my joy will be complete. I love you all!

stolen from Geri

1) Where did you begin 2008?
- At a beach in Palawan...not feeling very well

2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
- Single, bitter, new in YFC campus based, dead tired of her classes

3) Were you in school anytime this year?
- the entire year. I even pitched in last summer for LPEP.

4) How did you earn your money?
- Allowance + gifts + summer tutoring job

5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
- no, thankfully

6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
- Crazy traffic cops, yeah

7) Would you relive 2008 over and over again?
- Definitely!!!

8) What did you purchase that was over 1000 EUR?
- Nothing

9) Did you know anybody who got married?
- I think so, but names aren't coming to mind

10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
- Way too many people

11) Did you know anyone who had a baby?
- Yeah, my prof

12) Did you move anywhere?
- Nope

13) What concerts/shows did you go to?
- A lot, but Hillsongs stands out in my memory

14) Are you registered to vote?
- Not yet

15) Do you still have the same job as you did in 2007?
-Definitely not

16) Has anyone betrayed you in 2008?
- Heck yes

17) Where do you live now?
- Still in Makati

18) Describe your birthday?
- Getting a text flood + a good dinner

19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2008?
- That's a lot: serve in two orgs, ace my classes, have a growing YFC household, attend a college party (and go home sober)...

20) What has been your favorite moment?
- Soooo much...mostly YFC campus based and class moments

21) What's something you learned about yourself?
- I have an amazing capacity to love

22) Any new additions to your family?
- Well, I gained a few so-called sisters (friends who want to be my sisters)

23) What was your best month?
- You know what...I can't pick!

24) Were you in a relationship this year?
- Nahhh

25) What music will you remember 2008 by?
- Let's see... "All For Yours"!

26) Who has been your best drinking buddy/buddies?
- I don't drink anymore

27) New friend?
- Andami kong new friends: psych friends, YFC campus based friends, new classmates...

28) Favorite Night out?
- Campus based term-end celebrations

29) Would you say you've changed since the beginning of this year?
- Definitely

30) Do you think 2009 will be better or worse?
- Better! I claim God's promise!

katapusan ng exams + AC youth camp + what happens after

Windang talaga itong mga araw na ito.

So buhay pala ako pagkatapos ng 2 chem exams. Praise God! Tambay time galore with Ate Carmel, Moti, Geom, Erica, Ate Olivia, and Kuya Arven. Then watched "A Christmas Carol" as staged by Rep Philippines. Okay naman ung play.

AC camp = GOD'S VICTORY! Hindi lang sa mga participants pero pati na rin sa service team! Kahit nagsusuport lang ako, nakita ko talaga kung gaano naging astig si God sa camp na ito. Congrats sa service team! Nakakainspire kayo!

After camp= chill muna, pero lakad ulit naman with parents sa MOA. Dinner at Aristocrat with cousins after. Na-flat ung gulong ng car namin. Kaya habang pinapaayos ung gulong, kumain muna kami ulit. Miserableng dessert talaga. Oh well.

Ayoko pang matulog, tinatamad ako maglinis ng kwarto.

Brains have it, guys :D :D

It has been said time and again: Intelligence is sexy. But little did we know that this statement can be proven scientifically! An article in this week's Economist gives us the lowdown on why girls should marry smart men!!

[thanks to Angelo for telling me about this article]

Rosalind Arden, a biologist from King's College, London, is part of a research group that conducts studies on the connections between intelligence, genetics and health. Ms. Arden zeroed in on the correlation of sperm quality and intelligence. Sperm quality is determined by sperm motility, sperm concentration (# of sperm per cubic centimeter) and sperm count (# of sperm in the ejaculate), while intelligence is measured using the psychological value of Spearman's g (which takes into consideration linguistic facility, mathematical aptitude, and spatial awareness among other things). 

Ms. Arden questioned 425 men to determine their g-factor and found that those who answered her brain cell inducing questions correctly had good sperm quality.  Lol.

http://digg.com/general_sciences/Intelligence_Predicts_Sperm_Quality_Balls_and_Brains

 

Got this from Bikai

Praise God! PATAPOS NA ANG TERM!!!

Ang inaabangan ko na lang: Chem final exams (lab and lec) , Assumption youth camp, and YFC-DLSU Christmas party.

Finished PERSEF paper + seminar class + chem quiz. By the grace of God ( who created venti mocha frappes, worship songs, and my oh so wonderful family and friends), I AM STILL AWAKE!!!

After this Friday, I can focus on planning/preparing for the DLSU youth camp next term.

God is not great because He did this for me...He is great simply because He is, and out of His greatness flows these non-stop graces.

weekends caught up in crazy dreams...

What was yesterday? Going to school to do work and attend class. Ended up spending time at the tambayan with Ate Tinay, Kuya Tino, Kuya Rocky, Ate Carmel, Dan, Geom, Erika, and some other friends. Ended up going to my two classes and not enjoying it. Ended up being too sick to hang out though Dave and the rest were already at school.

Today...attending a parish recollection courtesy of Fr. Gil Alinsangan. Going shopping for stuff/presents. Dinner out with my family at The Ziggurat. So much good food, but so much gain on the waistline!

Watching an old favorite on HBO: The Mask of Zorro. I don't know why I never get sick of that movie.

too much weirdness for the day

...didn't have classes in the morning. Girl bonding time with Moti was worth it though.

...actually think I overate during lunch....

...have to remember: we're all still teenagers who like to "appreciate God's creation".

...actually had some techie talk with Geom and Erica.

...didn't do anything productive in my classes (other than convert O2 to CO2)

...dropped by SMS meeting and the COE-CED hh as well. Didn't spend much time in either

Yes, this is how the end of the term is now for me.

Why real guys say they have it better than Edward Cullen

Got this from Kuya Darwin.

10. We can holler on top of our voice “We’re alive!”

9. Our “family” at least looks a bit like us and are warm blooded. 

8. Our skin may not sparkle in sunlight but we get a nice tan. 

7. At least our pictures in our albums change. 

6. We’re proud to show our mates our birth certificate- bet Edward has a fake one. 

5. We’re fans of “Dusk Till Dawn”, “Fright Night” and “Real Vampire Killers”.  

4. Our girlfriends and wives will see us in our 20s, 30s, 40s and forget the rest. 

3. We didn’t graduate several times from high school.  

2. We don’t consider our girlfriends or wives----“prey”. 

1. We can sing to our loved one Adam Sandler’s Wedding Singer Song “Grow Old With You”

Nahawa na

Nagiging makulit na ako.

Nakupow. Kawawang mga kaklase, kawawang mga ka-YFCs.

Matapos na kasi itong linggo na ito!!!

PAPJA days+ GK +AC faci training

Lahat naasikasuhan sa isang araw: acads, psych, at YFC.

FRIDAY: Awfully early calltime! Spent the entire morning at the registration desk for PAPJA, before slipping out at lunch for tambay time with YFC friends, then going with blockmates to GK Hiyas ng Maynila for our citigov work. Then it was back to DLSU to meet up with my friends before going home to help out with the AC faci training. So much fun, but also such a challenge! Got to bond with the AC girls, plus Clar's HS-based household. Kuya Tino and AJ also came by for dinner.

TODAY: More early call time. This time, Minseun and I had to actually help out with Sir Kintanar's workshop. Astig talaga! Then we had to usher people before the career talks in the afternoon. At least we were in the first set of ushers, so we were allowed to go home early.

Sa SMS friends: Great job!

To all the AC service team members: I wish you the best and God bless! Panalo na si God.

YouTube - ballpen lessons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ6p5j5TuMo
Starring: Dave and Ico.

The story with a pair of glasses + something about the Refiner's Fire

Imagine waking up with blurry vision.

Imagine finding something in your room. It's square, by the feel of your hands. It has lots of colors in different shapes, at least that's what you can tell. However, the thing is that you can't exactly understand what it is that you're looking at. You know it's there, but what is it, really?

Then you reach to your right. There's something strange in your hand now. It's smooth, oddly shaped, and feels like it belongs on your face---even if you don't know if it's going to fit. You put whatever it is to your face, right on top of your eyes...

...and realize you're staring right into the world's most beautiful masterpiece of a painting, more intricate and detailed than any work of art you've ever seen in your life. And then you realize that without the glasses on your face, you would have quite a hard time recognizing the painting for what it is (but it's not impossible, mind you).

The same can be said for having religion, or choosing to follow God. The painting would exist without the glasses, but we need the glasses to better understand the painting. Likewise, God would still be there even if we did not choose to follow Him. We might come across His majesty through reason, but that is a very difficult thing to do. However, by professing our faith and choosing to follow Him in a certain way, that is how we come to know and love Him in a better, more personal way.

***

Today was...a blessing I could not contain. Everything: TREDTWO class + trip to 168 with my citigov groupmates and Jido for part of our project implementation + talking to Sir Kintanar for a bit+ tambay time all the way to worship and going home...it was as if everything was starting to gel together at last.

This entire month has been the Refiner's fire for me. Through hardships, I grow, people learn and grow...and God's glory comes through in the end. Whether it's the actual flame or the pure gold at the end...God is still praised.

As odd as it sounds....thank YOU for this month. 

Signature Strengths ko naman...

I followed the link on Sir Kintanar's blog (check out: http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/default.aspx) And this is the analysis I got:

Top Signature Strengths:

1. Spirituality, sense of purpose and faith

2. Love of Learning

3. Creativity, ingenuity, and originality

4. Kindness and generosity

5. Gratitude

I am definitely not surprised with this turnout. These are the things that are "obvious" when people get to know me, no matter what setting I am in. Though some people would argue that the gratitude part is "slow" where I am concerned, it's mainly because I prefer to reciprocate in kind or by doing some small favor for a person I have to thank, as opposed to giving verbal affirmation. And of course, as always, it's my faith that can keep me grounded. Though I carp and cry a lot, I still manage to find some sense of purpose at the end of the day, or to take time out to pray.

I'm not surprised that I also scored relatively high on being brave, being able to love and be loved, being able to appreciate beauty, being zestful and energetic, and being curious about the world.

Now for the things that I could improve in:

1. Self-control

2. Modesty and humility

3. Caution and discretion

4. Humor and playfulness

5. Forgiveness and mercy

....okay...now I understand some more of what's been up with me (and some areas of my life) nowadays. I suppose this lack of strength in these areas can explain why I have a tendency to blow up a lot at my friends, to get into plenty of fights and to freak out a lot.

Oddly enough though, God gives me opportunities to work on these areas (in fact some of those opportunities are right next to me even as I type this). These people/situations/subjects/circumstances/disabilities in my life are not supposed to be hindrances, but perhaps they are ways for me to work on my "weaknesses" as a person.

Actually, I'm going to have to take some time to work on these areas. Soon. If I want to be able to do the one thing I know I have to do....

The what would you do survey...

I got this from Kat D again.

1. You realize that you have a lump on your chest. You go to the doctor & he tells you that you have breast cancer. What do you do?

Be shocked, panic, ask for a second opinion, and start praying really hard.

2. You hear through rumors that your boyfriend (if you don't have one, pretend you do) is going to break up with you, but you're not entirely sure. The next day, you see him walking down the hall with another girl. What do you do?

Greet him as usual and ask if he's forgetting something...

3. You're babysitting for the kids next door and the dad offers to drive you home. It's late, you're pretty sure your parents aren't home, and it's dark outside, When you're alone in the room, he touches you inappropriately and whispers nasty stuff in your ear, making your very uncomfortable. What do you do?

Slap him and kick him out of the house. Screaming the entire time.

4. You're at a party and you're the only one there that isn't drunk yet. Everything is a disaster; there's furniture thrown all over the place. Two guys just start to get in a fight and a guy gets seriously injured. Everyone else is too drunk to notice and you didn't bring your cell & don't know where the phone is. What do you do?

Get the cell of the nearest person and call emergency (118 ba?) then try to do some first-aid!

5. You walk into the room and notice your sister has a gun to her head and is about to commit suicide. What do you do, and what do you tell her?

Find a way to get the gun out of her hand. Then not let her out of my sight while I get help (di ko pa yan kaya kahit psych major ako!)

6. You're walking in the woods and you come face to face with a ferocious looking bear that starts to charge at you. What do you do?

Freeze and try not to cry.

7. Your parents told you NOT to have any parties while they were gone for the weekend, and for once, you agreed. However, your best friend has other ideas and brings about 50 people with her to your house. Before you know it, it's a full-fledged party and you have to get them out. What do you do?

Turn off the lights, turn off the music and even put people out of the house myself.

8. You're walking home from a friend's one summer night and you just realized your top & shorts don't cover up much. A bunch of guys walk up to you and stare at you and call out stuff and it's really pissing you off. What do you do?

Walk off and then run after some time.

9. Lately you haven't really been sure about your sexuality and is deciding whether or not you're a lesbian or not. But then at lunch the next day, you realize most of your friends turn out to absolutely hate lesbians with a passion, and you think you are one. What do you do?

...keep it to myself...for now...

10. You're home alone and you're being clumsy. When you go into your mom's room to get something, you accidentally knock over your mom's jewelry box that the women in her family have passed down for generations. It shatters into millions of unfixable pieces and you would feel so bad telling her. What do you do?

Tell her. Quickly. Then brace myself for impending doom.

11. Whenever your crush signs on, you always click on him and write little love messages in the box, debating whether or not to send them. But one day, you accidentally do, and the message is extremely sappy and lovey-dovey. What do you do?

Scream to myself before typing back" Ay, wrong send!" --preferably before he says anything!!

12. You go all out and splurge on a verrrrry expensive gift for your boyfriend for Christmas, only to find out he gets you a cheesy card with a $10 bill on it. How do you react or what do you do?

Smile and hug him. He's got to have a good reason, right?

13. You're sitting innocently enjoying your coffee at the local coffee shop when two drunk men enter with guns and switchblades demanding for the cash register to hand over all the money. What do you do?

Quietly exit the coffeeshop, all the while keeping a description of the men should in case I encounter a police officer. Or I'll do what I did the last time this thing happened to me: prepare to duck!

14. The guy you've had a crush on for a long time dumps his girlfriend for you and she finds out. She's over 6 feet tall and does kickboxing 3 nights a week... and she wants to fight with you after school. You know you'll get the crap kicked out of you. What do you do?

Find some smart way to hide. And preferably ask my crush to please calm her down before the worst happens.

15. You got a bad mark on your test that you don't think you deserved, so you go and talk to your teacher. You try to open his class room, but it's locked. There's paper over the door but you can just faintly see that.. oh my god. He's making out with some poor freshman! What do you do?

RUN. And find some way to heal my scarred mind.

16. You just got into a relationship with a guy and you're already having doubts because he's a bit of a horn dog. You want to tell him to slow things down but you're afraid he'll get mad & you don't know how to say it. What do you do?

Say NO.

17. Your boyfriend invites you over for dinner with his parents, and you quickly discover that they are the most annoying and snobby people you have ever met. You don't want to disrespect them, because you really like the guy, but you can't stand sitting at the same table as them anymore. What do you do?

Keep my cool till after dinner. Then ask my boyfriend if there's anything else we can do to make the getting-to-know-you proccess any easier...

18. There's a new girl at school that's copying everything you do! The way you dress, talk, act and look, she does it all too. You don't want to cause a scene by yelling at her because she doesn't have any friends, but you want it to stop. What do you do?

Calmly reason with her. But should it bother me anyway?

19. You leave your binder in the gym and it says 'I <3 ____' (insert your crush's name there) all over the inside of it. The football team manages to get a hold of it and since your crush is the quarterback of the team he sees it too. The whole team makes fun of you, but it turns out that he may like you too. What do you do?

Give myself two days to get over the embarrassment...and wait for my crush to talk to me.

20. You brought a peanut butter sandwich to school and forgot about the whole no peanuts rule. The kid next to you has a severe allergenic reaction and has to get rushed off to the hospital. What do you do?

Apologize profusely.

21. You and your friends are passing notes during a boring geography class and the teacher catches you sticking up your middle finger at her, even though it was your friend beside you! Your friend is in big trouble already and one more detention will land her a one week suspension. She looks at you desperately, wanting you to take the blame. You know if you do you'll get in trouble, but if you snitch on her who knows what'll happen to your friendship. What do you do?

Cringe.

22. Your boyfriend left his cell at your house. You feel the need to look in his calls inbox and find a lot of them from a girl named Laura. You don't know who she is or who she is in relation to him, but you're pretty sure that your boyfriend may be up to no good. What do you do?

Give the cellphone back to him and mention that I did look at his inbox. And hint that yes, I am not particularly happy with what I found.

23. You're going to the school dance and tell your mom to bring a nice outfit for you to the office at lunch so you can change into it afterwards. She ends up bringing the ugliest thing ever, just as bad as the tee and sweats you wore to school today since you had cramps, expecting her to bring the hot outfit you laid out on your dresser. What do you do?

Go home to change. I'll be late for all I care.

from Kaye naman...

Ten things you wish you could say to 10 different people right now (don't tell us who it is) 

1. I really miss you, and how things used to be not so long ago. Believe it or not.

2. To be honest, I expected more from you.

3. When I was 14, I didn't get what you meant about being an ate. Now I'm 19, I understand what you mean.

4. We really should call up everyone and get together at Starbucks again.

5. I didn't think I'd come to treat you like a sister after such a short time of knowing you.

6. Please don't expect me to solve everything.

7. I was on the verge of giving up until tonight. Thank you.

8. Usap tayo minsan!

9.  It's no accident that we ended up working together.

10. Thanks for the memories--and yeah, you know they weren't that great.

Three things about yourself:

1. I am kind of emo

2. I'm still a work in progress

3. I can be narcissistic.

Ten  ways to win your heart: 

1. Know my darker secrets and not treat me any differently.

2. Make me laugh

3. Treat me like a lady

4. Encourage me to reach for my dreams

5. Treat my family and friends well

6. Respect my convictions

7. Stand up for your own convictions

8. Make paalam to my parents before courting me.

9. Bring me on a very cool/unconventional date

10. Just be loving

Five turn offs:

1. womanizer/chick boy

2. too egotistic

3. no manners

4. extremely argumentative

5. needs to be babied all the time

Seven turn ons:

1. great sense of humor

2. is good with making "hirit" when the occasion calls for it

3. shows affection to family and friends

4. has to be smart (not necessarily book smart)

5. a great smile

6. guy-next-door-type

7. not afraid to be himself

Five smilies that describe your life:

1.   :0

2.   :D

3.  :))

4. :/

5. T_T

2 things you wish you never did:

1. overreacted all the time

2. lost my faith in God at one point

Five confessions:

1. I read everything that comes within my line of sight.

2. I sometimes sing to myself.

3. I still can't spell

4. I don't necessarily dislike the people I seem to act adversely to.

5. I can be a little tomboyish at times

day of surprises

Actually I did have an agenda for the day...just not what actually happened.

I was counting on working on the PERSEF2 paper when Trisha reminded me about the PAPJA orientation. Yikes! Good thing that most of us were able to make it. I'm teaming up with Rhea to assist the workshop on Work Habits. And I'm pretty sure that some prof has a sense of humor, since Trish and Mac are staffing the workshop on attachment theory. Hehehe.

Next: lunch with Singaporean students, plus Ate Regz, Ate Carmel, Pert, Patrick, and AJ. Sooo much fun, bonding with Rachel, talking about GK and life in the Philippines, Singaporean education, etc.

Chem class: somehow managed to do better than usual.

Tambay with Kuya Tino, Arven, AJ, Patrick, Pert, Ico, Fer, Moti, and Ate Olivia: okay so I did get some work done. Praise God for that.

reestablishing equilibrium

Somehow now that the fog is lifting, I can better see the cracks that have formed in that glass sphere of my life. It's my third day of trying to correct the trail of brokeness that I left in six days.

No, I'm not going to be the same after all of this. I think God is trying to tell me to keep things simple.

How? Just love Him simply. Forget conditions, procrastinations, philosophical drivel and even psychoanalysis. I have to let go and allow Him to be God, to show His majesty in the way He sees it fit to do so.

I suppose the same goes even for my relationships. I should not be afraid to say what I should be saying. I should swallow my pride to allow me to say "I'm sorry", "I forgive you," "Thank you" and "I love you."

 

pulling things together

Day 2....of having things come topside

-TREDTWO paper!! Astig na astig nga lang. Things finally falling into place...

-Biopsych: a very enlightening discussion with Ms. Lajom.

Maybe I've had so many scars on my psyche already, maybe I have been living nineteen years with handicaps and issues...but that does not mean that healing is impossible.

-Lower household with Dave and AJ. Missed everyone else. Kim caught up later, and we got to talk for a bit.

-Tambay after: a discussion with Karl about everything and anything. Bonding with Ate Ynah and Paul. More bonding with Lara and AJ over nai cha. Later met up with the others. Dan dropped by the tambayan for the first time in...eight days? Hahaha! Di yata magkakabuo ung upper hh na naman for some more weeks.

Later...worship and maybe service meeting.

By the grace of God, I'll keep up this pace and stand firm in the faith. I claim that for the first time in five years, I will not succumb to the depression and stress that sometimes holds me back. I will end the year strong.

narcoleptic? or just tired?

I think 6 days of stress finally caught up with me. I felt tired most of the day (though otherwise I was pretty happy).

Well, chem was a little frustrating at times, but well...things will get better. I almost fainted from hunger while studying a biopsych lesson on HUNGER AND EATING. Breaktime was pretty fine actually, what with a little relaxation and kidding around with YFC friends. FILDLAR was great except for that short spell of falling asleep in front of the teacher's desk. Almost got a free cut in CITIGOV. Got to stay for worship, but I fell asleep on the bus.

So not a good thing. Should rest actually.

astig ni God...talaga

I was just about to give up already.

Then today gave me more than enough reminders that yes, God is still there and can turn everything around once again.

Six days of feeling lost and faithless...but now God gave me another tap on the shoulder. He was carrying me all along.

YFC tambayan!

This was taken over several days in the week. Not sure kung aling araw mga ito.

15 people (from Ate Carmel naman)

15 people
1. Beeks
2. Clar
3. AJ
4. Miwa
5. Ate Ynah
6. Trisha
7. Alexis G
8. Dave M
9. Dan
10. Kuya Tino
11. Ico

12. Ate Carmel
13. Ate Issa
14. Arven
15. Karl

When was the last time you saw 2?
- two minutes ago

Have you and 3 ever gotten into trouble together before?
- minor trouble, usually asaran

Does 13 have any kids?
- wala

Have you ever thought about going out with 9?
- Hahahaha!

Do you love 8?
- Syempre, pards ko yan sa hh natin!

Have you and 10 ever kissed?
- no

What do you like about number 4?
- Her openness and her being so friendly and kind. Love ya sis!

Have you ever seen 5 cry?
- Yep

Who does 5 like?
-I wouldn't know.

Has 6 ever cooked for you?
- High school, pero we were classmates in home ec

Would you take care of 15 if they were sick?
- yep, why not?

Who is 4 going out with?
- someone. Ano ang name niya ulit, sis? (baka magkamali...)

What is the best thing 10 has done for you?
- been one of the best kuyas ever.

Where does 15 live?
- Cavite

Ever slept in the same room as any of them?
- yeah: almost all the girls except for Alexis and Ate Issa

What do you think of 14?
- one of the funniest kuyas ever, and someone who reminds me na kakayanin ko pa ang pinili kong buhay

fact about 1:
- She WILL be a great lawyer!

What do you think about 3?
- She's one of those girls who I consider a sister

What would you do if 1 died?
- cry like there was no tomorrow

How old is 6?
- 18

Who is 5 dating?
- No one.

Have you ever taken a dump at 8's house?
- Nope.

Would you marry 7?
- Nope

Have you eaten around 9?
- Yes. Almost every other lunchtime for the past two terms.

Have you ever taken a shower at 10's house?
- No

How many times have you and 11 fought?
- we never really fight

Do you ever dream of 12?
- It happened once.

What’s 13s last name ?
- Arias

Do you want to marry 14?
- Nah.

What would you do if 15 confessed he/she loves you?
- it had better be only on a brother-sister basis

what's 1 fave color?
- purple, right?

Do you miss 14?
- Yes

What do you think of 11?
- one of the craziest CCS students/High school program volunteers ever

What would you do without 2?
- go nuts

How old is 10?
- 19

What is you favourite memory w/ 11?
- lunch at Flaming Wings

How did you meet 8?
- YFC. I think nagusap lang kami nang naging execom na kami

Would you kill 9 if it was the only way for your other friends to survive?
- No way

How did you get to know 2?
- We met September 29, 1990---the day she was born!

Who is number 8 to you?
- my hh partner!

What’s the best memory you have had with 5?
- marami na yan....

How did you meet 6?
- HS seatmate

What would you do if you had never met 1?
- be very different

What would you do if 3 and 15 dated?
- Laugh, but get used to it

What’s the best thing about number 13?
- She is so caring...despite the fact that she likes to tease me a lot.

Would you ever go on a date with number 15?
- brother-sister date? Game!

When did you meet 7?
- CITIGOV class

Do you think 7 is cute?
- yeah

What about 8?
- sure. Crush of the week daw ni Miwa.

Have you ever spent a holiday w/ 12?
- part of my vacation, yes

Where does 13 live?
- QC

What would you do if 4 and 9 were dating?
- Now THAT would be very funny

Is 9 single?
- Yes...I think.

Favourite memory with number 3?
- andami na! One to ones, Metrocon...

Would you ever go out with 4....or ask 4 out?
- sisters date, yeah

Has 12 taught you anything?
- yep

Would you ever take a bullet for 2?
- definitely

What would you do if you found out 14 killed someone that you were related to?
- wish it was all just a joke

Pano ung si 11 and 9 ang nag date anong gagawn mo?
- mapapatulala na lang. Ano nangyari sa inyong dalawa???

Is 12 a boy?
- No

Have you and 7 ever cried together?
- not yet
 

PAPJA orientation+ service meeting+ SMS teambuilding

Yeah, I was planning to go to school at 9am yesterday just to hang out. That was until I got a text from Trish asking about the PAPJA orientation. Yikes! Went to Goks to meet up with SMS friends for the activity. So much to do!

YFC service meeting re: the camp. Got to talk to Kuya Marco, Kuya Tino, and Dave for a bit. Had to leave before the rest could catch up for hh. Will keep everyone posted about details for youth camp! I am so excited for this opportunity to serve God in this way again.

SMS teambuilding: Ahhh, so much fun. Kudos to Sam T for helping us get a great venue! Super bonding with Ate May, Ate Apple, Ate Pao, Kuya Raffy and my fellow junior comm members Sam T, Sam I, Neulfred, Carlo, Bryan, Nica, Alennie, and Crick. More ideas in the works...sana matuloy naman!

got this from Ate Ynah

There Are 0 Gaps in Your Knowledge

Where you have gaps in your knowledge: No Gaps! Where you don't have gaps in your knowledge: Philosophy Religion Economics Literature History Science Art

Do You Have Gaps in Your Knowledge?

with two hours to go before class....

Hm, what's going on?

Tambayan quiet: Rodz and Geom are reading, Kuya Niki and Clar are talking. Josh, Drew, and Moti are elsewhere, studying. Then the others are in class/haven't arrived yet. Kuya Rocky is dealing with an enrollment bugaboo. Most of the noise is coming from Green Giant Radio playing in the background.

Presentation for biopsych went well. Praise God for that. Two more "case studies" left for me.

Tomorrow: hh, meeting, teambuilding. I'm so excited...especially considering the fact that I have decided to snap out of the funk I've been for some days now. I'm tired of being sad, of regretting, of crying while I'm praying, and of worrying while I'm waiting. Bahala na lang si God kung paano maayos itong area ng buhay ko.

Ok...here it goes. Time to do some CLASIKO work.

lessons learned

Let's just say...better now than later.

So sorry.

one of those nicely manic Mondays

So this is how my (odd) day went:

-I actually was almost late for my TREDTWO exam thanks to a train block-up at EDSA station. Yikes. To think the block-up was resolved just minutes after Clar and I went to take a jeep.

-Biopsych class: everything about drug addictions. Am I a caffiene addict?

-Chemlab: discovered the "joys" of titrating solutions. And once again proved how mathematically challenged I can be at times.

-Unexpected tambay time: with say, forty minutes to spare, I had enough time to go to the tambayan. As expected, got a little teasing about my *dancing* last Saturday. And hey, I actually had time to have dessert before class also!

-PERSEF2: So much fun, despite being put on the spotlight to give a hastily written speech about young Filipinos

-After school tambay + study + worship = it's one of the simple joys of the day.

Somehow I don't think I can completely crawl back into my old skin anymore.

a different kind of misadventure

DISCLAIMER: What happened last night was I swear, some completely different side of me. :P :P

Of course I had to go. After all, it's not every day that SMS throws an acquaintance party and ties up with ECES. And of course it's not every day that I can go out with my friends/ka-households in a non-school or non-YFC context. :P And definitely, it's not every day that my parents allow me to such things.

Actually I'm not exactly sure myself what happened last night. I don't normally get out on the dance floor. Or dare my friends to dance. Or enjoy watching a fashion show. Or chat up that many people at a party. Or even stay sober during a party.

But all of that happened. And believe it or not, I had fun.

 

lunch, households, AC yearbook, and shopping....

Yeah, that's how I best sum up my day.

I woke up late. Gah. What's new on a Friday? I went with Clar to DLSU since she had to meet her blockmates, and since Dave and I agreed to meet up with Gayle, Josh, Rhea, and Ico for lower hh (week 3, version .5).

Aside from lower hh...tambay and lunch with Dan, Kuya Arven, AJ, Ate Carmel, Ate Olivia, Kuya Niki, Ico, Drew, Josh, Kuya Tino, Ate Ynah, Vlad, Gayle, Mira, and Clar's blockmates. The day also ended up with execom household (with the inclusion of Kuya Niki, AJ, Fer, and Josh). Wow. I really loved what we had to discuss,

After this, I was headed off to AC to get my yearbook. Met Cathy on the way out of AC, so we just rode together. Met up with Angela Nunez and Celine Santos on-campus where we went to get our yearbooks. Good job guys, (though of course there is always room for improvement).

To Beeks: I really am so thankful that you did my writeup!

After this, I went with Clar to shop for some school supplies and...clothes for tomorrow's events. Nuff said. Hahaha. I hope I have enough resources to er, survive this weekend!!

Tomorrow: catching up on homework before going to LUMINOUS. Ay yay yay....

victorious day: householdS and more super-tambay

Hulog ng langit. That's the best way to describe this day. After watching "Batman: The Dark Knight" for TREDTWO and sitting in an interesting biopsych lecture...

...I attended/dropped by THREE households today. First was of course, the CLA-CCS household. Thanks to Dave, AJ, Paolo, and Jed! It was a blessing to have household with the four of you. I hope that someday, our entire HH will be complete!

I got a short breather in the form of super-tambay time with so many people: Kuya Niki, Karl, Dan, Paul, Lara, Kuya Arven, Moti, Mira, Rocky, Kuya Tino, Rodz, Ate Carmel, Drew, Ate Ynah, Geom, Fer, Charles and of course my hh. Laugh trip to the max, super fun, so much love. And no, I will not have bangungot tonight. You were all actually pretty good to me today. :)

Then there was the CED-COE hh, which Ate Carmel and I attended just to support. Kudos to Kuya Arven and Ate Ynah! Thanks to Lloyd, Drew, and Geom!

I only had time to drop by the CBE-COS hh, but I am so happy for Karl, Mira, Paul, and Moti. Astig talaga kayo.

To my fellow household heads: we really should do this more often! :) :) :) Praise God. So many victories for today. So many blessings. Just the best.

survey from Jess

TEN HOW'S:
How did you get one of your scars? nicked myself with a blade while cleaning rattan
How did you celebrate your last birthday? had dinner with my family
How are you feeling at this moment? bored and tired
How did your night go last night?not too good. I wrote, but I had insomnia
How did you do in high school? I could have done better
How did you get the shirt you're wearing? a birthday or Christmas gift
How often do you see ur best friend? God? hmm

How much money did you spend last month? ...a lot...at least 4000

How old do you want to be when you get married? 24?
How old will you be at your next birthday? 20

NINE WHAT'S:
Your mothers name? Monette
What did you do last weekend? METROCON!!!
What is the most important part of your life? God
What would you rather be doing? hanging out
What did you last cry over? the relief at letting go of something
What always makes you feel better when you’re upset? praying, friends, chocolate
What’s the most important thing you look for in a significant other? conviction
What are you worried about? test results and chem lab
What did you have for breakfast? chocolate pastries

EIGHT HAVE YOU’S:
Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend? yes
Have you ever had your heartbroken? yes
Have you ever been out of the country? yes
Have you ever done something outrageously dumb? that's a part of my week
Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend? Yes
Have you ever had sex on the beach? no

Have you ever dated someone younger than you? dated no, crushed on yes
Have you ever read an entire book in one day? yes!

SEVEN WHO’S:
Who was the last person you saw? my family...
Who was the person you  IMed last night? Trisha, Gian, Dan
Who was the last person you hungout with? cousins
Who was the last person to call you? not sure...
Who did you last hug? I am not sure...AJ, Geom, or Ate Carmel
Who is the last person who texted you? Ate Carmel or Karl Bantilling
Who was the las person you said "i love you" to? my parents

SIX WHERE’S:
Where does your best friend live? God? everywhere and nowhere
Where did you last go? Rustans to get supplies
Where did you last hang out? home
Where do you go to school? De La Salle University
Where is your favorite place to be? home or the tambayan
Where did you sleep last night? my bed

FIVE DO’S/DOES:
Do you like someone right now? hahaha
Do you think anyone likes you? asa pa ako
Do you ever wish you were someone else? at times, but that's rare
Do you know the muffin man? no
Does the future scare you? a little

FOUR WHY’S:
Why are you best friends with your best friend(s)? because they are awesome
Why did you get a multiply? high school curiosity
Why did your parents give you the name you have? I was named for a friend and also for Mother Mary

Why are you doing this survey? I am bored

THREE IF’S:
If you could have one super power what would it be?? being impervious
If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you? yeah.
If u were stranded on a deserted island & could bring 1 thing what would you bring? a boat with fuel and a map

 

TWO WOULD-YOU-EVER’S:
Would you ever get back together with any of your ex’s if they asked you? no exes yet
Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love? yeah i guess. :)

 

ONE LAST QUESTION
Are you happy with your life right now? one word: blessed. Of course Yes.

this has been done before

KUNG ANG CRUSH MO AY:

1. nagtanggal ng t-shirt niya sa harap
mo?
- blink and ask 'naiinitan ka ba?"

2. Ay may bagsak na grade?
- pagdarasalan ko na lang na next time, papasa siya

3. niyaya ka maging prom date niya?
- nag-time travel ba? College na ako.

4. ay nadisgrasya?
- ask how he is and how I can help him out

5. niyaya ka manood ng sine kasama niya?
- depends on the movie...

bat walang six?

7. hinawakan kamay mo?
- magtataka kung bakit biglaan ganon

8. tinamaan ka ng bola?
- ibabato ko pabalik.

9. nilibre ka?
- Astig naman!

10. inakbayan ka?
- magtataka pero kilig pa rin

11. pinagtripan ka?
- argh, hahanap ng paraan upang gumanti.

12. kinuha id mo?
- hahabulin ko. Di ako makakapasok!!!

13. nabunggo ka?
- sisigaw ako. Tigas kasi ung ulo niya

14. inasar ka?
- depende sa asar

15. niyakap ka na lng bigla galing sa likod mo?
- kikligin pero magtatanong "um, why?"

16. sinabi sayo "i love you"?
- kikiligin, pero I'm not sure what I'll say

17. nangutang sayo?
- nangyari na yan.

19. pinasahan ka ng load kahit hindi mo kelangan?
- yay!

20. tinawagan ka sa bahay?
- I'd ask, "WHO gave you my landline??"

21 . nakausap mo hanggang madaling araw?
- I'd be kilig but worried since we have things to do

22. niyaya ka kung pwede ka maging gf/bf niya?
- BAD TIMING nun!

I act 22!!!

HOW OLD DO I ACT?

put an X in the ones you do, then add it up and thats your age!

[x] I know how to cook toast (without burning it).
[x] I can do my own laundry.
[x] I can cook for myself.
[x] I actually enjoy intellectual conversations.

Total = 4

[x] I show up for school MOST of the time unless I'm sick.
[x] I always carry a pen in my pocket/purse
[x] I've never gotten a detention.
[x] I've watched talk shows.
[x] I drink coffee/tea at least once a week

Total = 5

[ ] I know how to run the dish washer
[x] I can count to 5 in either Spanish//French /German/Italian/etc.
[x] When I say I'm going to do something I always do it.
[ ] I can mow the lawn.
[x] I remember to water my plants.
[x] I study when I HAVE to.
[x] pay attention at school most of the time.

total =5

[x] I can spell experience without looking it up.
[x] I can go to the store without getting something I don't need.
[x] understand most jokes the first time they are said.
[x] I can type fast

Total = 4

[x] I have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour

[x] I realize that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[x] I can read a book and actually finish it.

Total = 3

[ ] I knew that the alphabet and twinkle twinkle little star have the same rhythm
[ ] You just checked
[ x] You actually watch the weather

Total = 1

22...ahahahaha

If I were a Disney Princess, I'd be MULAN

Cinderella
[ ] One of your parents is dead
[ ] You are expected to do a lot of chores
[ ] You love to dress up
[x] You love animals
[x] You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming
[x] Your mom is really strict
[ ] You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you
[x] You’re afraid to speak your mind sometimes
[x] You have left your shoes at a friend’s house before
[ ] You have blonde hair
TOTAL: 5
Belle:
[ ] You’ve kissed someone your friends didn’t like
[x] You’ve been lost in the forest
[x] You love to read
[ ] You are not shy at all, and not afraid to speak your mind
[x] One of your family members is a bit weird
[x] You have done volunteer work
[x] You have a wild imagination
[x] You love to take care of people in need
[ ]You’ve had guys like you only because they think you’re pretty
[x ] You’ve rejected at least one person when they’ve asked you out
TOTAL: 7

Jasmine:
[ ] Your dad is very rich/important
[x] You are very clever
[ ] You’ve been with someone way different from you
[x] You’re unique and different from everyone else

[x] You’d never marry someone just because they were rich
[x] You have set a lot of goals for yourself
[ ] You don’t have a lot of friends
[x] You’re independent
[ ] You are wealthy
[ ]Your parents try to control your life
TOTAL: 5

Ariel
[x] Your parents expect a lot from you
[x] You really try to follow the rules, but it’s hard for you
[x]You’re a bit of a trouble maker
[ ] You’re the youngest in your family or in the last 2
[ ] You have a lot of sisters (3 or more)
[ x] you collect something
[ x] You have/had long, hair
[ x] You have/had a pet fish

[x] You’re extremely curious
[ x] You believe everything people tell you/you’re a bit gullible
TOTAL: 8

Snow White;
[ ] You know that you’re beautiful
[ ] Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you
[x ] You’ve almost been killed
[x] You have at least seven good friends
[x] You’ve had food poisoning
[x] You have/had short hair
[x] You get along with almost everyone
[x] All of your friends are different
[x] You love to have a good time
[ x] You’re happier when you’re out of the house than in
TOTAL: 8

Mulan;
[x] You can be a tomboy sometimes.
[x] People wish you could be a bit more girly
[x]You’ve pretended to be someone you’re not
[x] You’ve had a physical fight with someone
[x] You have/had considered running away from home
[x] Your parents try to plan your life out
[x ] a lot of your friends are boys
[x] You sometimes find yourself in bad situations
[ x] You love your family so much that you’d do anything to protect them
TOTAL: 9

Aurora;
[ x] You live/have lived with someone other than your parents
[ x] You almost died at a very young age
[x] You are gentle, loving, and/or thoughtful
[ ]You have a decent singing voice
[x] You like to sleep in late on the weekends
[ ]You spend most of your time outside
[ ] You’re adopted
[x] You’re very romantic
[ ] Pink is one of your favorite colors
TOTAL: 5

Pocahontas;
[ x] You love to walk around and explore big cities
[x ] You are more spiritual than religious
[ ] You’ve been in an interracial relationship
[x] One of your family members is dead (mum, dad, sister, brother, grandma, grandpa)
[x] Your parents are very protective of you
[ ] Someone you know has been in war
[x] You love nature
[ ] You have/had black hair
[x] You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful
[x] You’re very adventurous
TOTAL: 6

Take the princess’s name that you got the most in and repost…if you have more than 1, play eeny meany myny moe with them until you get an answer and…
Repost this as, If I were a Disney Princess, I’d be _____

somehow this week can leave me thankful and breathless

Somehow the Spirit has a way of leading me to scenarios to either reach out or learn.

MONDAY: Yes, the aftermath of the Metrocon sunburn! ahaha! At least I was able to get through my schoolwork just fine (lectures, skit preparation, handling HCl of the concentrated sorts, impromptu report with Kits in PERSEF2) and attend worship.

TUESDAY: Praise God! I got a 3 in my majors midterm! I did not deserve that, but God let me have it. Prayer warrior for Arven's successful thesis defense. Then there was tambay time at lunch (during which I realized that I did look like a drunk). Then there was class to deal with (FILDLAR and CITIGOV), then a really great worship at 6pm... astig lang talaga

WEDNESDAY: Skit for TREDTWO....praise God na tapos na yan. Then another quiz in majors. Somehow I got through it. One to ones also with Rhea, Lulu (kahit saglit lang) and Gayle. Asar trip thanks to Dan, Paul, and Vlad. And I stayed again for worship---during which napaiyak talaga ako. I think I was just so wiped out from such an overwhelming three days. But thank God that somehow everything is ok...

RIGHT NOW: Surviving chem, presentations, and more....andami talaga....pero I think God will be really good today...as He always is.