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!!!