Project Prodyek 4 - The Superheroines Cycle</h1> <article> <h1>Project Prodyek 4 - The Superheroines Cycle</h1> <p>2011-10-24T22:11:00.001+08:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/3/photos/37/500x500/46/297790-10150311839434590-550679589-7721427-208915529-n.jpg?et=AS8fho36Fag9D%2Cke5QO8xw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After last year's highly successful <a href="http://muupsilonsigma.multiply.com/photos/album/27/Project_Prodyek_2010">Project Prodyek 3</a> (Harmony in Diversity: The Project Prodyek Global Cycle), we knew we had to step it up a notch (or two) this year. The project head, Jacq, and subhead, Krizia were under a lot of pressure to come up with an exciting theme. A lot of ideas came up until the sisses finally agreed on this year's theme - <b>Superheroines</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So what is Project Prodyek exactly? <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Project Prodyek is a fashion design and pageant-type competition (similar to Project Runway) headed by members of Medical Union for Service during the MedWeek. It is an environmental oriented activity, as the participants' costumes should be made prim<span class="text_exposed_show">arily from <u><b>recycled materials</b></u>. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> </span></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show">Since this project aims to promote environmental awareness, it also involves a trash drive. The trash drive is a contest among the 10 sections in the College of Medicine of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PYz0qK5RDfk/TmyaXcSfHWI/AAAAAAAAABg/3ir6laq9GY8/s1600/Trash+Drive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show">Trash Drive Poster by Jenn</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Project Prodyek Poster by Jenn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The project would not have been a success without the help of all the sisses, both active members, and alumni as well as the brods who helped in the technicals during the event. <br /> <br /> Here are pictures of the awesome costumes made by each section in the College of Med:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><u><b>1A's Batgirl</b></u><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/600x600/25/310344-2482988834961-1259813695-32956840-1149380596-n.jpg?et=VPCtw9y2giCqfZOTPFxc4w&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/68/319312-10150311838004590-550679589-7721403-1148699057-n.jpg?et=dBB%2BV%2BxDHhrvOe32d4XZvg&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>1B's Elektra </b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/3/photos/37/500x500/46/297790-10150311839434590-550679589-7721427-208915529-n.jpg?et=AS8fho36Fag9D%2Cke5QO8xw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/11/300678-2483281642281-1259813695-32956914-1074353043-n.jpg?et=bgT5ZXad2nYBTPJCfUwlIQ&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/63/315566-10150311838909590-550679589-7721418-1686598777-n.jpg?et=7aa7sYZNu4BEjl7PSlcCTA&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>1C's Card Captor Sakura </b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b><br /> </b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/51/305754-10150311839159590-550679589-7721421-2016650138-n.jpg?et=dhJJ%2Bkn6h%2Bwm9Fg9oOVY%2Cw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/21/309736-2482988354949-1259813695-32956839-1872706589-n.jpg?et=ZlLdIydePg73if%2CD3zBDzA&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/27/312625-2483293842586-1259813695-32956949-198830508-n.jpg?et=FjyX8iVwaEZ6ibR8KsXxIQ&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>1D's Wonderwoman</b></u><br /> <u><b><br /> </b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/38/321215-2482987794935-1259813695-32956838-1587377389-n.jpg?et=ZKXwKTjbrBvSES7ynpDGPw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/15/304252-2483299642731-1259813695-32956962-1283329584-n.jpg?et=rmqeoAQi9J%2CZINowju6wiQ&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> <u><b> 2A's Emma Frost </b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/3/photos/37/500x500/1/293985-2483282082292-1259813695-32956915-578619098-n.jpg?et=rCeaxcXMfHp4fCPyTgZEEw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/3/photos/37/500x500/46/297790-10150311839434590-550679589-7721427-208915529-n.jpg?et=AS8fho36Fag9D%2Cke5QO8xw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b> 2B's Storm</b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b><br /> </b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/32/314579-2483283202320-1259813695-32956918-958985988-n.jpg?et=a3HBbCLul7Yug0yrIz7xhw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/10/300050-2483306602905-1259813695-32956980-885444267-n.jpg?et=6SEDu3F4MFassBbH5H2Syw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/32/314579-2483283202320-1259813695-32956918-958985988-n.jpg?et=a3HBbCLul7Yug0yrIz7xhw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>2C's Sailormoon</b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/3/296211-2483284682357-1259813695-32956921-415823570-n.jpg?et=E1tgFJFmH8kYM8efftTQfw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/58/313189-10150311840464590-550679589-7721441-570357394-n.jpg?et=E41V5Hra%2CxLoTG0FsCkkDQ&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>2D's Hawk Girl</b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/2/295769-2483318883212-1259813695-32956999-1745788190-n.jpg?et=lIZWOh5gHVXhgzhMfeyG8w&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/7/298964-2483285362374-1259813695-32956922-1136022756-n.jpg?et=o5obt96OgCvwlnNvf7U9gw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/2/295769-2483318883212-1259813695-32956999-1745788190-n.jpg?et=lIZWOh5gHVXhgzhMfeyG8w&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>3A's Mystique</b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/34/315599-2483286122393-1259813695-32956924-910266644-n.jpg?et=6GAFAJ0B4Tmfrf2UOdA36w&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/54/308969-10150311841549590-550679589-7721461-2075277081-n.jpg?et=FOh8PZRdWSmU4p4oqdU48g&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b> 3B's ZsaZsa Zaturnah</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/36/318408-2483285642381-1259813695-32956923-973576779-n.jpg?et=gNcdU0v5tGOe6h9a0gzxsw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/12/301242-2483327283422-1259813695-32957018-828852198-n.jpg?et=XKODSECxQfPSPFWgeM6dvw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>The Top 3 contestants</b></u></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/9/299984-2483336003640-1259813695-32957035-698249518-n.jpg?et=NUP%2Clu4IWq6c0QgwLLTi4Q&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/5/297351-2483337243671-1259813695-32957037-1090328980-n.jpg?et=3w1BoGJJj9L3g868xQ4%2BCw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2nd runner-up Hawk Girl and 1st runner-up Sailormoon</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/2/photos/37/500x500/61/314499-10150311844259590-550679589-7721486-1929958155-n.jpg?et=VcdSxi7Vmp1dBUWEbaaejQ&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner, Zsazsa Zaturnah</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Really, the creativity of each section's costumes were astonishing! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/3/photos/37/500x500/16/306444-2483330643506-1259813695-32957024-1108500955-n.jpg?et=1N2Iqh7EPBWSY5ibDLmzCQ&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All 10 contestants </td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/4/photos/37/500x500/22/309747-2483334523603-1259813695-32957032-1761173653-n.jpg?et=zmbLTfau0Jsa%2COWAo47ssw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Medical Union for Service's current president with our judges Doc Bugayong, sisses Doc Jamoralin and Doc Arim with the hosts sisses Krizia and Jacq<br /> </td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was such a long overdue post! This year's Project Prodyek was brilliant, but of course there's always still room for improvement. Can't wait for next year's event! :D</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/3/photos/37/500x500/1/293985-2483282082292-1259813695-32956915-578619098-n.jpg?et=rCeaxcXMfHp4fCPyTgZEEw&nmid=491870458" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sszlNXQpKCgfXiBXFaKg2QI5J2M/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sszlNXQpKCgfXiBXFaKg2QI5J2M/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Death by Tablea, Ensogo, and Parents</h1> <p>2011-05-29T14:10:00.000+08:00</p> Ensogo Philippines had this amazing <a href="http://www.ensogo.com.ph/yahoo/manila_yahoo/chocolat.html">deal</a> a while back on Chocolat's famous Death by Tablea Cake. A 9 in round cake originally valued at P640 for half the price!<br /> <br /> It was my first time to try the Death by Tablea since I went for Chocolat's other scrumptious cakes during my previous visits. My sister and I purchased a voucher, supposedly for Mother's day. The very many orders however, made the dates surrounding mother's day fully booked so we had to postpone getting the cake.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/chocolatcakes/image/5/photos/1/600x600/26/Death-by-Tablea.jpg?et=PvvYehWvY%2Ba9jVXHU3cn1g&nmid=51149613" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The yummy Death By Tablea Cake from <a href="http://chocolatcakes.multiply.com/">Chocolat</a></div><br /> <br /> We settled for a date between Mother's day and Father's day ( a clever way of saving, in my opinion). It was our first time to buy a cake for our parents and here are a few snippets of their reactions:<br /> <br /> Mom: What cake did you get?<br /> Jill: The Death by Tablea one<br /> Mom: Huh? Why'd you get that. It sounds scary 'DEATH' by Tablea.<br /> Jill: (laughing)<br /> <br /> Dad: Wow, first time that you gave us a cake<br /> Mom: I think I'm going to cry.<br /> Jacq and I: (laughing)<br /> <br /> The cake was a hit to everyone at home! I wish there was a nearer branch where I live, though. :)<br /> <br /> <br /> Register at <a href="http://www.ensogo.com.ph/yahoo/manila_yahoo/invitation/?s=fc33f8f7aa260d9e9d62e3c4c6b4123e">Ensogo Philippines</a> for more amazing deals!<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1pK8ALId84zZ7Yb0qCwiQa8MrnM/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1pK8ALId84zZ7Yb0qCwiQa8MrnM/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>This probably sums up how I feel about the RH Bill</h1> <p>2011-05-23T21:32:00.001+08:00</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://philippinemedicalassociation.org/news.php?newsid=11">POSITION PAPER OF THE PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ON THE PROPOSED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BILL</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and since you're here please vote for this pic <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://d5100.nikon-asia.com/submissions/8670">HERE</a></span> if you have a Facebook account. </div><h3><br /> </h3><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/no_2VIKdPZu-F1dFsk_kqp89CrU/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/no_2VIKdPZu-F1dFsk_kqp89CrU/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Nikon D5100 Photo Competition Submission</h1> <p>2011-05-21T00:34:00.001+08:00</p> If you have a facebook account, please like my friend's entry. Thanks!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d5100.nikon-asia.com/system/uploads/submission/picture/5330/big_37563_147564368587496_100000018014115_461495_2895897_n.jpg?1305807131" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Click the link below:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://d5100.nikon-asia.com/submissions/5330">Nikon D5100 Photo Competition Submission</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZR-FOTzXJl36-C8jXcsmZbKxWIk/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZR-FOTzXJl36-C8jXcsmZbKxWIk/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Voodoo Girl</h1> <p>2011-05-17T02:39:00.001+08:00</p> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I suddenly just remembered Voodoo Girl</div><div style="text-align: center;"> A poem by Tim Burton</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a clip of the poem</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jvtUqdLSWkFcpNzTzdwg1RHUSe8/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jvtUqdLSWkFcpNzTzdwg1RHUSe8/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Hello 2nd year!</h1> <p>2011-05-16T23:38:00.000+08:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's confirmed. We're no longer in section D. I'll miss our class but we'll be together again in the 3rd year. I'll just take this change as an opportunity to meet and work with other people. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's our schedule courtesy of future classmate, Dexter! I can't believe we have a day where we'll transfer from OM to PLM. X_X </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This schedule makes me want to have a dorm so baaaad.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9mXiTg32C8DP9fT3ttwzhZCFbno/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9mXiTg32C8DP9fT3ttwzhZCFbno/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Some People</h1> <p>2011-05-16T01:57:00.001+08:00</p> Saw this in my classmate, Monique's tumblr and had to repost it. <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs50/i/2009/260/f/9/Some_People_by_MumblingIdiot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://thatlukeperson.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-people.html">http://thatlukeperson.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-people.html</a><br /> (Click the image to enlarge) </td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rcUiCJGWFg27aKalCDpm3PVEl_I/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rcUiCJGWFg27aKalCDpm3PVEl_I/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Change</h1> <p>2011-05-04T07:20:00.001+08:00</p> <div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I thought I changed so much in the transition from high school to college, but really the change in me from post-college to medschool is also notable, if not more so.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Yet of course, essentially I am still the same.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For one thing I'm still an insomniac. :-| Woke up at 6PM last night and still awake now past 7AM. </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CJGvu7Ka7SsKyXpeROhh0wNR7GU/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CJGvu7Ka7SsKyXpeROhh0wNR7GU/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Swift Summer</h1> <p>2011-05-01T02:14:00.001+08:00</p> A little over a month until school resumes and I'm sure that I have NOT made the most of my summer vacation. Other people have excuses, they took on summer jobs for a little extra money. I mean, we are going to be dependent on our parents for about another 4 years so working during breaks can give a sense of fulfillment, somewhat.<br /> <br /> I still haven't met up with my highschool friends, BRAINS friends, and 2 groups of college friends (my duty group and people-from-my-college-who-took-up-medicine-as-well-group). It's quite difficult to schedule such things when some have work and other commitments.<br /> <br /> On the bright side, I have attended a medical as well as a couple surgical missions this summer break, and there's bound to be more.<br /> <br /> Now let's just break down a 'to do list' for the remaining days of summer:<br /> <ul><li>Go out of town, even if it's just somewhere near like Laguna</li> <li>Get the necessary books for 2nd year</li> <li>Go shopping</li> <li>Eat at a couple of never tried restos</li> <li>See friends</li> <li>Watch a movie (my last one after Alice was HP 7.1) </li> </ul>Wow is that it? I'm lame. Hahaha.<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4V2Aq4tQO-H2p-IsAHtziMtv2xU/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4V2Aq4tQO-H2p-IsAHtziMtv2xU/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>First Surgical Mission :D</h1> <p>2011-04-17T20:03:00.000+08:00</p> <div style="text-align: justify;">Yesterday, I participated in my first tuli mission! It was organized by our org in participation with the barangays in Pandacan, Manila. There were so many patients, and because we started late I don't think we were able to treat everyone. Some kids were deferred because it would be difficult/painful for them if we continue the procedure while some backed out of their own accord due to their anxieties.</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GrEEIR3zd4s/TarVcSwtisI/AAAAAAAAABY/Le99-Dq4k5g/s1600/215304_209489482403689_100000279161390_772797_3008711_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;">Here I am with my 2nd or 3rd patient. I guess one mistake was not sitting down. The low tables coupled with the continuous standing hurt my back. Right now, it still hurts, making me feel like an old person.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had such fun even though it was quite hot and humid that day! Looking forward to the next surgical missions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also, I get a chance to use my RN status in a medical outreach coming up in two weeks. Exciting!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Random thoughts:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. People in relationships shouldn't have to be reminded that they're in one.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. I should really schedule my meet-ups with HS, college, duty group, and BRAINS friends. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. I have to go to my dentist/mom. Hahaha. (I'm deathly afraid of dentists).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SeGgVzF6gkRBCdKlYOsXjvqSazo/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SeGgVzF6gkRBCdKlYOsXjvqSazo/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Greek Letter Insights</h1> <p>2011-04-11T19:56:00.001+08:00</p> <div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">A couple of days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a really energetic female doctor who graduated from UPCM. She told us about her medschool days, she was a hardworking student, focused on the academic side of things than in the social. Surprisingly, she said that she regretted not joining a sorority.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">Before I entered med school I never entertained the idea of joining a Greek letter organization. The stories about initiation rites were enough to make me stay out of such things. Surprisingly, I am now an active member of such an organization. Was there any physical hazing in our sorority? No, but it doesn't mean that what we went through to join wasn't difficult. Truly, when you work hard for something, you learn to value it more. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">One of my sisses said something to me and a couple other sisses that really struck me. She unfortunately, has to transfer schools and of course, separation anxiety will be a factor. What she said was something like this, "<i>Okay lang sana kung classmates lang yung iiwan ko, pero ang hirap pag kayo kasi iba</i>." The bond of sisterhood is truly different. In med school where stress levels go up frequently, you have to have a support system, and sisses (and brods) will always be there.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">As I stated in another post, my org has helped me become less shy. I got to dance in front of an audience (oh the horror!), talk in front of an audience, walk in a fashion show, initiate conversations with people we didn't know (daunting for shy-types like me haha), etc. It is the org's way of cultivating potentials in their members. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">Most medical sororities and fraternities are service oriented. One of my favorite projects was our org's Adopt-a-Child, wherein we spend a day with less fortunate children and make them feel the Christmas season. Another, more common service provided by orgs are medical and surgical missions. I haven't been to one as a medical student, and I'm excited for my first one this weekend. ;)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://multiply.com/mu/muupsilonsigma/image/4/photos/30/600x600/10/35599-1674472594558-1619737305-1625362-5773598-n.jpg?et=hihxh0XUgAbN870j0JcH6A&nmid=439785384" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My favorite project last year.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">Still, it amuses me when people won't believe that I'm in a Greek letter org. <i>Wala ba talaga sa itsura? </i>Hahaha.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EOXch8Xm_7ejkEH87-UFhP13_gI/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EOXch8Xm_7ejkEH87-UFhP13_gI/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>An overwhelming amount of readings.</h1> <p>2011-04-11T19:19:00.000+08:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Um7XbRPrts/TaLhxlB2YjI/AAAAAAAAABU/6P6QoWhfgTE/s1600/first+year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> </a></div>It has been almost an entire month since school ended, and I have only just finished fixing and organizing my transcriptions for the school year. Obviously, Physiology took the bulk of my time; my handouts were scattered among 3 envelopes hahaha. I was amused with how many transes I had that had very little or no highlights. Really, with all the things you have to read, books, notes, transes, handouts, one must really know which to prioritize. Now I feel that I am truly finished with first year and I'm looking forward with much excitement and some anxiety for the next school year. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Um7XbRPrts/TaLhxlB2YjI/AAAAAAAAABU/6P6QoWhfgTE/s1600/first+year.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oMOAFNMjxbRuwL83bMff93f8e9A/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oMOAFNMjxbRuwL83bMff93f8e9A/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>People Always Leave, though some don't mean to</h1> <p>2011-04-07T20:17:00.001+08:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">One of the downsides of having nursing as a premed course is that sooner or later, most of your batchmates will leave the country to work abroad. How can they not? Jobs here are not abundant, at least in the urban setting. If ever they do manage to land jobs here through connections or hardwork, the pay is not good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">So here I find myself, gradually bidding my college friends goodbye (or should I say 'see you later?') as they one by one embark on life abroad. We are 8 in our group of friends (2 of which are not included in the drawing below). The first, S, left March 2010. Second, J/firewoman, left sometime in April. J and G, the 2 who aren't in the drawing are in the provinces of Pangasinan and Iloilo, respectively. While M works at a city hospital and V is busy with a job that is far from nursing. Jacq and I are of course, busy with med school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">M is leaving this June to work abroad. This means that there are only 4 of us in Metro Manila (since J from Pangasinan has recently moved back to Manila). The thought saddens me immensely. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7z8dzOWNMbRc--7EVwowVj33aSg/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7z8dzOWNMbRc--7EVwowVj33aSg/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>That Was Fast!: My First Year in Med School</h1> <p>2011-04-04T16:48:00.001+08:00</p> <div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've always thought about how long hours seem when I'm listening (or trying my best to listen) to a lecture during classes and yet, the months in medschool pass by like a few weeks. In the 10 months that encompassed my first year I have learned so much and I have done so many things that I did not think I would be able to do.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Academics</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The immense bulk of information that a first year student must learn will be nothing compared to the next years to come. I must really try organizing my past transes, books, and notes. It has been more than two weeks since summer break started, and I still haven't had the enthusiasm to fix my stuff. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Due to limited funds, it is essential that we maintain our scholarship status in PLM. Thankfully, both Jacq and I were able to meet the grade requirement. Here's hoping we are able to keep this up until graduation!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Goodbye, first year subjects! </b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anatomy lab, I shall not miss your distinctive smell.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Goodbye Biochemistry lab reports (and hello to more lab reports)!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And goodbye, Physiology. No more cramming for case and lab conferences.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Minors, don't fret. You also took up loads of our time. I shan't forget that bloody FCM exam. Computations for 2 hours. X_X Histology, I don't really know if I learned enough from you. Neuroanatomy, you made me rethink my dream of becoming involved in neurology. Hahaha.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Orglife</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was never very active in college or highschool. I planned to change that in medschool, and here I am now, part of three organizations. I am very thankful for the people I have met through these orgs. Being in an org can at times be hectic, what with all the studying med students have to do. However, if you can balance your time well, it should not be a hindrance. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Two of my orgs were 'academic' in nature (supposedly), and one was non-academic (it was more of a religious org). The latter was not very demanding in terms of time, and so I have unfortunately neglected my duties as a member come the 2nd semester, scheduling conflicts mainly the culprit (since class scheds change per sem in PLM). It is my plan. however, to make it up to this org and be more active next school year.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">My two other orgs have shaped me to become less shy. I never thought I'd dancein front of an audience, and yet I did so with my dear sisses last September during the medweek. I then I again danced in front of an audience with my dearest classmates in December. :-O Truly a milestone for someone who has no dancing capabilities like me. I also was able to be part of the organizing committee of a huge party and walked in our org's fashion show. Tormenting for a pseudo-shy type. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">First year went by so quickly, and our upperclassmen say that the next years will pass by swifter than the first. So medschool, in spite of all the difficulties we all feel, is like a breeze then? Hahaha. <br /> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vZAuLIsMtrXig7K9H_TwfKN3BNw/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vZAuLIsMtrXig7K9H_TwfKN3BNw/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Sonnet 116</h1> <p>2011-03-01T21:01:00.001+08:00</p> <h2><span style="font-size: small;"><pre><span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">Let me not to the marriage of true minds</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> Admit impediments. Love is not love</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">Which alters when it alteration finds,</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> Or bends with the remover to remove:</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">O no! it is an ever-fixed mark</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> That looks on tempests and is never shaken;</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">It is the star to every wandering bark,</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> Within his bending sickle's compass come:</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> But bears it out even to the edge of doom.</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;">If this be error and upon me proved,</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> I never writ, nor no man ever loved.</span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> William Shakespeare </span> <span style="color: #000099; font-family: arial,helvetica;"> (1564 - 1616)</span></pre></span></h2><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9-ahJ-yaRgX3JTPkB3qnHABZpQU/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9-ahJ-yaRgX3JTPkB3qnHABZpQU/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Anger</h1> <p>2010-09-29T23:10:00.001+08:00</p> I have this freaking overwhelming urge to grab something and hit this annoyance on the head repeatedly. I want this person out of my life so bad!<br /> <br /> Okay, I just had to let that out and now I must do my best to resume studying.<br /> <br /> Here's hoping the said person will already fall asleep.<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WPsofBwmMKv52yTbNqflS1l5i7c/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WPsofBwmMKv52yTbNqflS1l5i7c/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Long Exams</h1> <p>2010-07-08T22:23:00.001+08:00</p> Oh medschool, you make college seem so easy!<br /> <br /> We had our practicals in Histology and Anatomy and our long exams for Biochem, Neuroana, and Anatomy earlier this month. Tomorrow will be the dreaded Physio exam!<br /> <br /> I managed to pass all my tests for now, but sad to say, I only barely passed the exams since the college of medicine does not transmute grades. Like in Biochem, a raw score of 38/50 is <i>pasang-awa</i> at 76% :((<br /> Hopefully, we'll be able to pull up our grades.<br /> <br /> Now back to Physio.<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tCYuW-vBKane1b_P5xGvZzbYBM4/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tCYuW-vBKane1b_P5xGvZzbYBM4/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>First month of Med School</h1> <p>2010-07-04T11:12:00.001+08:00</p> <div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It has been a very busy month! We've had reportings, quizzes, exams, conferences, etc. It's still not as tiring as what we would experience in the years to come, but I remember the first few days and the horror of the adjustment period. It was particularly harder since we had some "extracurricular activities" that we had to fulfill along with our study duties. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've never been active in extracurricular organizations, I settle for being a class officer since it's less toxic since there are less responsibilities. However, I resolved to be more active this time around so I can improve my time management skills as well as my interpersonal skills. Now I'm part of 2/3 organizations (I'm not really sure if I would count the alliance thing as a separate org hence the slash) in our school. Yay! Haha. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I have other responsibilities at the moment, I cannot make this post more comprehensive (something I would probably regret when I read back on my posts in a few years) Hehe.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CNW60gbAO3r-DPFbXMJmFulamWM/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CNW60gbAO3r-DPFbXMJmFulamWM/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Top Ten HP Spells I Would Like To Use In Real Life</h1> <p>2010-06-10T19:05:00.058+08:00</p> Have you ever come across a spell in Potterverse that made you think, 'Hey, that would be really useful spell!'? It is something I ponder on every once in a while. The thought comes to me in times when people around me are being quite difficult, or when I feel too lazy to stand up and get something I need/want, among others.<br /> <br /> Of course, I would love to be able to do all the spells, but let's narrow it down to ten.<br /> <br /> Note: I will pseudo-cheat on this list by counting spell/counter spells as one. :)<br /> <br /> <b> </b><br /> <b>1. The Summoning Charm (Accio) and the Banishing Charm</b><br /> Think about how easy getting a glass of water or a bag from the table would be would this spell!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/039/6/d/Accio_Fail_by_Lightbulb_101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Art by <a href="http://lightbulb-101.deviantart.com/">Lightbulb-101</a> of deviantart.com</span><b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Legilimens</b><br /> The mind reading spell. I would so love to do this spell to some people, nonverbally of course so they don't know what's happening. Still, reading minds has its disadvantages. Sometimes we might not like what we'll see, as Harry felt when he saw part of Snape's worst memory.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs4/i/2004/261/2/1/Legilimens_by_ildi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Art by<a href="http://ildi.deviantart.com/"> ildi</a> of deviantart.com</span></div><br /> <b>3. Imperio</b><br /> Whenever my younger sister makes a lot of noise when I want to sleep, read, or something, I get urges to use this spell to make her shut up. Of course, the Silencio spell could be used, but with the Imperius curse, I can make virtually anyone do what I want aside from shutting people up! Haha.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/009/c/b/C__mon_Potter__Imperio_by_pettyartist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Art by <a href="http://pettyartist.deviantart.com/">pettyartist</a> of deviant art</span></div><b><br /> </b><br /> <b> </b><br /> <b> </b><br /> <b>4. Apparition spell</b><br /> With the Apparition (and Disapparition) spell, I would probably never be late again. It would also be helpful if I can't find a good bathroom wherever I am, or when I get food cravings. Think about how much I'll save on travel expenses!<br /> <b> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/chapters/hbp/c18-birthday-surprises.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><b> </b><br /> <br /> <b> </b><br /> <b>5. Stupefy and Rennervate </b><br /> This spell would be useful in frightful situations such as getting held-up/mugged, attacked, or whatever. I prefer this over the killing curse, Avada Kedavra, because it just leaves the person unconscious and not, well, dead.<br /> <br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/012/b/2/Pure_by_icy_blue_rae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Art by<a href="http://icy-blue-rae.deviantart.com/"> icy-blue-rae </a>of deviantart.com (Evan Rosier gets hit by a Stunning Spell)</span><b><br /> </b></div><b><br /> </b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>6. Disillusionment Charm</b><br /> This charm when done correctly can make the individual chameleon-like. Dumbledore casts the spell so well that he does not need an Invisibility Cloak to become 'invisible'<b></b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b> </b><br /> <b>7. Episkey </b><br /> A spell that fixes cuts, bruises, broken noses, etc. I doubt that it would be very useful for major ailments, but still, it's useful!<b><br /> </b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>8. Reparo</b><br /> For people like me who breaks stuff often, Reparo is the way to go!<b></b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs18/f/2007/207/1/2/Harry_Potter_Reparos_by_c_dy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><b><br /> </b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>9. Obliviate </b><br /> A spell that can erase or modify memories that is perfect for people who have frequent screw-ups in the social department. If I could do this spell I'd track out several people to erase a few memories.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100401220617/harrypotter/images/5/5d/Obliviate.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><b></b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Gilderoy Lockhart casts the Obliviate spell with Ron's faulty wand.</span><b><br /> </b></div><b><br /> </b><br /> <b> </b><br /> <b>10. Protego</b><br /> Another spell that could be used for harmful situations. The Shield Charm can keep would-be attackers at bay.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs38/i/2008/331/d/a/Protect_from_Twilight_by_hedwig794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><b> </b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> A funny piece of art from <a href="http://hedwig794.deviantart.com/">hedwig794</a> of deviantart.com</span><b><br /> </b></div><b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Special mentions:</b><br /> -Scourgify, the charm for cleaning up messes<br /> -Levicorpus and Liberacorpus (For magically hoisting up people by their legs, an alternative to Stupefy wherein the target does not become unconscious)<b><br /> </b><br /> -That spell they use to make small spaces accommodate large amounts of objects!<b><br /> </b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fC_OotCklHiLP4PBvzr7EgLyeEo/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fC_OotCklHiLP4PBvzr7EgLyeEo/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>First Day of Med School</h1> <p>2010-06-08T00:09:00.001+08:00</p> Okay, so I have to have a post about my first day of medschool right? I'm too lazy to really describe everything that happened so I think a bulleted list would suffice.<br /> <br /> <ul><li>Waiting for the professor at Forum Hall with most of our classmates</li> <li>Feeling quite sick, so I decided to go and find Jacq (who went outside) to tell her I was going home</li> <li>Saw two of our classmates, who told me that the professor was waiting for us for over an hour at the Histo Lab. </li> <li>Histology orientation/house rules + lecture on the Cell </li> <li>PMS Giveaway Thingy </li> <li>Lunch @ the canteen (In fairness, the food is good, just a bit pricey)</li> <li>Saying hi to a friend in Section C, not noticing that they were sitting across the CM office</li> <li>Getting the physio list thing and passing the 2 to sec A and B</li> <li>FCM lecture + an assignment. :S</li> <li>Meeting a pmd friend</li> <li>Riding a jeep from PLM to somewhere near Rob with 4 classmates + Jacq</li> <li>Merienda with Jacq and another classmate.</li> <li>Home-ish.</li> </ul>Luckily, we don't have class next Monday. Yay! Can you feel my lack of enthusiasm? Hahaha.<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7kzyqtEbhKAW8ahKhTY6fhg3_R8/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7kzyqtEbhKAW8ahKhTY6fhg3_R8/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>F.A.Q.s</h1> <p>2010-06-05T00:36:00.003+08:00</p> <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="chronodata"> </span> </span> </div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CJ186E%7E1.PAR%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CJ186E%7E1.PAR%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CJ186E%7E1.PAR%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>  </style><span style="font-size: small;">I think it's about time Jacq and I made a Frequently Asked Questions post to answer, well, frequently asked questions about our being twins. <o:p></o:p></span> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 5.25pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b><i>Kambal kayo</i></b><b> (Are you twins)?</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, obviously, yes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>!Trivia</b></span><span style="font-size: small;">: We once tricked a couple of <s>gullible</s> persons that we were only cousins and our parents were two pairs of twins. I think this worked because we had an accomplice who was really believable.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Are you identical twins or fraternal?</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;">Fraternal.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b><i>Ano pinagkaiba niyo?</i></b><b> (How can I tell you apart?)</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">The simplest answer is one of us has braces. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Who's older? By how many minutes?</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jacq’s older by 4 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Do you get annoyed when people call you '<i>kambal, kambal</i>'?</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">It depends, sometimes we just shrug it off, sometimes it annoys us. We’re quite used to it by now.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Have you ever tried switching places for class?</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">No, we don’t intend to. I don’t think we can pull it off since <b>we are fraternal.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Do you guys fight?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, what siblings don’t?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Is it fun to have a twin?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes yes, sometimes no.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>9.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Do you ever get telepathic messages from each other? For example, you feel when the other is in pain?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;">No.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>10.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b>Do you like the same stuff?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">Often, but not always.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5upxckkHqo7XLpEVDHi-CPj12HY/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5upxckkHqo7XLpEVDHi-CPj12HY/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>My Top Ten Favorite Ships :)</h1> <p>2010-06-04T20:38:00.001+08:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>*Note: Reposting this after a hefty overhaul.*<br /> <br /> This is a very random post, but it has been nagging on my mind for a few days now so I have to write this down.<br /> <br /> I'm not a very mushy person in real life. I find touchy-feely and sickly sweet couples disturbing like most of my NBSB friends, but I do love reading love stories in literature. Still, a book that is in the romance genre does not get my complete attention. For example, I had to really push myself to finish 'By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept' by Paulo Coelho. I prefer the love stories in those books that deal with fantasy and action, something where the love story isn't the main focus of the novel. That is also (usually) how I prefer it as well in movies, except for fairytale inspired movies, that is.<br /> <br /> Anyway, here are <b>10</b> of my favorite fictional 'ships' in no particular order. :) I'm not into slash and 'delusional' shippings so these are all canon.<br /> <br /> <b></b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>1.) Beauty and the Beast</b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tripletsandus.com/disney/Beauty-Beast/characters/Princess-Belle-Beast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> </a><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a6/Beautybeastdisney.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <br /> Among the Disney fairytales, I loooove Belle and the Beast's love story. They did not fall in love at first sight (as in Snow White, Little Mermaid [for Ariel, at least], and Sleeping Beauty [not counting the christening scene]). They even had a really nice song about their getting to like each other [search: Something There]. Plus, Belle is my favorite Disney Princess, she's bookish, beautiful, and brave!<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote>She glanced this way, I thought I saw... And when we touched, she didn't shudder at my paw. No, it can't be; I'll just ignore... But then, she's never looked at me that way before... - Sung by the Beast, Something There</blockquote><br /> <br /> <b>2. Hermione and Ron</b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs26/f/2008/182/7/3/Ron___Hermione_by_jaerie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By <a href="http://jaerie.deviantart.com/">jaerie</a> at deviantart.com</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> My favorite Harry Potter ship is the love-hate duo of Ron and Hermione. I love those little hints JK put in that showed their feelings for each other early on. I'm still boggled by the Harry-Hermione shippers who are book readers. I mean come on!!!<br /> <br /> <blockquote>All's fair in love and war, mate, and this is a little bit of both - Ronald Weasley </blockquote><br /> <br /> <b>3. Faramir and Eowyn</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs5/i/2004/273/f/e/We_shall_live____by_Kame_Urashima.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> By <a href="http://kame-urashima.deviantart.com/">kame_urashima</a> of deviantart.com</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div>I did not know that these two had a <a href="http://emyn-arnen.net/fans.php?keepers">fan site</a>. Even though their part in the story was short, and although the lady thought she loved another before realizing she loved Faramir, this is another favorite ship of mine. A synopsis of their story can be read <a href="http://gliwen.webs.com/housesofhealing.htm">here </a>if you haven't or don't plan to read the LOTR.<br /> <br /> <blockquote>'Then must I leave my own people, man of Gondor?' she said. 'And would you have your proud folk say of you: "There goes a lord who tamed a wild shieldmaiden of the North! Was there no woman of the race of Númenor to choose?"'<br /> 'I would,' said Faramir. And he took her in his arms and kissed her under the sunlit sky, and he cared not that they stood high upon the walls in the sight of many. And many indeed saw them and light that shone about them as they came down from the walls and went hand in hand to the Houses of Healing.</blockquote><br /> <br /> <b>4. Dimitri and Anya/Anastasia</b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n1ztVYG2avw/S_v8slcgLzI/AAAAAAAAAAw/2klkqAAhvJk/s1600/anya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <br /> As with Beauty and the Beast, I love the 'not-love-at-first-sight' storyline. Coincidentally, they also have a song about finding out they like each other (search: At the Beginning with You). Dimitri is also well-drawn for a cartoon man. HAHAHA.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote>Anastasia: I feel a little... dizzy. <br /> Dimitri: Kind of... light-headed? <br /> Anastasia: Yeah... <br /> Dimitri: Me too. Probably from all the spinning. <br /> [<i class="fine">they stop dancing</i>] <br /> Dimitri: Maybe we should stop. <br /> Anastasia: We have stopped. </blockquote><br /> <br /> <b>5. Patrick Verona and Kat Stratford</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090613145235/10thingsihateaboutyou/images/thumb/6/6c/10_Things_I_Hate_About_You_Poster.JPG/200px-10_Things_I_Hate_About_You_Poster.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <br /> Who can say no to Heath Ledger? He is so swoon-worthy in this movie. Their chemistry is great and their banter is witty!<br /> <br /> <blockquote><b>Patrick</b>: Hey there girly. How you doin'? <br /> <b>Kat Stratford</b>: Sweating like a pig actually and yourself? <br /> <b>Patrick</b>: Now there's a way to get a guy's attention huh? <br /> <b>Kat Stratford</b>: My mission in life. But, obviously I struck your fancy so you see it worked. The world makes sense again. </blockquote><br /> <br /> This makes me want to watch the TV series based on the movie. :) <br /> <br /> <b>6. Garret and Kayley from Quest for Camelot</b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/7700000/quest-for-camelot-quest-for-camelot-7744510-360-240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> A knight's daughter and a blind hermit of the forest go on a quest and although it is quite cliche, they fall for each other along the way. :)<br /> <br /> <blockquote><b>Kayley</b>: You *saved* my life! Thank you! <br /> <b>Garrett</b>: Well, everyone makes mistakes sometimes. <br /> <b>Kayley</b>: Oh, I get it. This is where King Arthur sends his unfunny jesters, right? <br /> <b>Garrett</b>: And now I'll thank you... <br /> <b>Kayley</b>: For what? <br /> <b>Garrett</b>: For reminding me why I'm a hermit. Good day! </blockquote><b> </b><br /> <b>7. Disney's Hercules and Megara</b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/020/7/2/Hercules_and_Megara_by_mareishon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Art by <a href="http://mareishon.deviantart.com/">mareishon </a>of deviantart.com</span><b><br /> </b></div><br /> Megara gets to sing what is in my opinion, one of the best Disney songs ever! If you haven't seen or heard Won't Say I'm In Love, please look for it on youtube. :) I loved this movie because it's based on Greek mythology (very, very loosely, though).<br /> <br /> <blockquote>People do crazy things, when they're in love.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b></b><br /> <b></b><br /> <br /> <b>8. Simba and Nala </b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/104/e/8/Simba_and_Nala_by_mareishon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Art by <a href="http://mareishon.deviantart.com/">mareishon </a>of deviantart.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><b><br /> </b></div><br /> Simba is one of my cartoon crushes. It's probably weird to have one let alone, an animal character, but Simba is really swoon-worthy. Haha, please don't think I'm psychotic. The quote below occurred when Nala found her cubhood friend, Simba after several years. <br /> <br /> <blockquote><b>Simba</b>: Listen, you think you can just show up and tell me how to live my life? You don't even know what I've been through! <br /> <b>Nala</b>: I would if you just tell me! </blockquote><br /> <b> 9. Mulan and Li Shang</b><br /> <b> </b><br /> <b> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i50.tinypic.com/2zf79ci.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> Imagine thinking someone was of the same gender, getting to really like that person, then finding out that he/she is of the opposite sex, masquerading otherwise to prevent harm to a loved one. Shang, like Simba is another 'cartoon crush' of mine. I especially love the <b>I'll Make a Man Out of You</b> number. <br /> <br /> <blockquote><b>The Emperor of China</b>: The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all. <br /> <b>Shang</b>: Sir? <br /> <b>The Emperor of China</b>: You don't meet a girl like that every dynasty. </blockquote><br /> <b>10. Cristina Yang and Preston Burke</b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greysgabble.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/greys-jawdrop05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><b><br /> </b><br /> <br /> I think there is no explanation necessary as to why I like this coupling aside from the quote that follows. This quote is Preston Burke's would-have-been wedding vows to Cristina Yang. If you're a fan of Grey's Anatomy, you know what happens. :|<br /> <b> </b><br /> <b></b><br /> <blockquote>Christina, I could promise to hold you and to cherish you. I could promise to be there in sickness and in health. I could say ’till death do us part. But I won’t. Those vows are for optimistic couples. The ones full of hope. And I do not stand here, on my wedding day, optimistic or full of hope. <b>I am not optimistic, I am not hopeful. I am sure, I am steady, and I know. I am a heart man: I take them apart, I put them back together. I hold them in my hands. I am a heart man. So this, I am sure. You are my partner, my lover, my very best friend. My heart, my heart, beats for you.</b> And on this day, the day of my wedding, I promise you this: I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hand. I promise you ME.</blockquote><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> So those are my top ten favorite ships. What are yours? :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vCv3YCXGkAp44gdBh_9kcGJhweA/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vCv3YCXGkAp44gdBh_9kcGJhweA/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Wizarding World of Harry Potter</h1> <p>2010-06-01T23:23:00.003+08:00</p> Since I am a huge harry potter fan, the news that plans for an HP theme park were underway really excited me, even if I don't really like rides. The main ride attraction of the theme park is the Forbidden Journey, where the queue itself is a part of the attraction. The line goes through the interior of Hogwarts castles, passing Dumbledore's office, the Potions classroom and other areas of interest. <br /> <br /> Here is the storyline of the Forbidden Journey ride copied from <a href="http://thewizardingworldofharrypotter.tumblr.com/">http://thewizardingworldofharrypotter.tumblr.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <blockquote>Hogwarts has, for the first time, opened its doors to muggles. Dumbledore greets you, and invites you to sit in on a DADA class. There, the trio sees you and takes you off course under their invisibility cloak, because of course. After a chat with the Four Founders and the Sorting Hat, you’ll board the ride and continue on the trio’s adventure. From there, of course, everything goes horribly wrong.</blockquote><br /> I hate rollercoasters and other dangerous rides, luckily there is a queue for those who wish to see the interior of Hogwarts but don't want to go on the ride. (Although, the experience won't be complete). Hopefully, by that time and by some miracle I will be brave enough to go to all the rides (and financially capable enough to buy all the merchandise I want!)<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iKB2uWCoTes/TAKcAuOl2cI/AAAAAAAAAQk/0HhmoU2beWc/s1600/Picture+62.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /> <br /> Above is the menu for the three broomsticks. Reviews from the Leacky Cauldron and <a href="http://www.mugglenet.com/ericwwfoodreview.shtml">Mugglenet </a>have made me more eager to go to the WWoHP just for the food! JK herself chose the butterbeer recipe, you know! Ah, but look at the prices! Due to lack of funds, I think I will be going to the WWoHP when I'm 30 or older, after I've managed to persuade or rather encourage my future children to be as fanatical about HP as I am.<br /> <br /> For more info about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park, visit <a href="http://www.mugglenet.com/themepark.shtml">http://www.mugglenet.com/themepark.shtml</a> or any other Harry Potter fansite.<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2wtdUo_-FGk180L_lzLqXFFOw-Y/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2wtdUo_-FGk180L_lzLqXFFOw-Y/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>A Personality Test to Curb my Boredom and Another House Sorting Quiz</h1> <p>2010-05-29T11:19:00.004+08:00</p> <i>Your result for The LONG Scientific Personality Test...</i><br /> <h4>INTJ -The Mastermind</h4>You scored 27% I to E, 47% N to S, 67% F to T, and 16% J to P!<br /> <div>You are more introverted than extroverted. You are more intuitive than observant, you are more thinking based than feeling based, and you prefer to have a plan rather than leaving things to chance. Your type is best described by the word "mastermind", which belongs to the larger group called rationals. Only 1% of the population shares your type. You are very strong willed and self-confident. You can hardly rest until you have things settled. You will only adopt ideas and rules if they make sense. You are a great brainstormer and often come up with creative solutions to difficult problems. You are open to new concepts, and often actively seek them out.<br /> <br /> As a romantic partner, you can be both fascinating yet demanding. You are not apt to express your emotions, leaving your partner wondering where they are with you. You strongly dislike repeating yourself or listening to the disorganized process of sorting through emotional conflicts. You see your own commitments as self-evident and don't see why you need to repeat something already expressed. You have the most difficulty in admitting your vulnerabilities. You feel the most appreciated when your partner admires the quality of your innovations and when they listen respectfully to your ideas and advice. You need plenty of quiet to explore your interests to the depth that gives you satisfaction.<br /> <br /> Your group summary: <a href="http://keirsey.com/personality/nt.html"> rationals (NT)</a><br /> <br /> Your type summary: <a href="http://keirsey.com/personality/ntij.html"> INTJ</a><br /> <br /> </div><a href="http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-long-scientific-personality-test">Take The LONG Scientific Personality Test</a> at <a href="http://www.okcupid.com/">OkCupid</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p><em>Your result for The Sorting Hat Test...</em></p><h4>RAVENCLAW!</h4><p>You scored 16% Slytherin, 48% Ravenclaw, 24% Gryffindor, and 28% Hufflepuff!</p><p style="text-align:center"></p><div><i>Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,<br><br /> If you've a ready mind,<br><br /> Where those of wit and learning,<br><br /> Will always find their kind.</i><br><br><br /> <br /> Ravenclaws are known for their intelligence, ingenuity, and lifelong thirst for knowledge.</div><p><a href="http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-sorting-hat-test">Take The Sorting Hat Test</a> at <a href="http://www.okcupid.com/">OkCupid</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kuB8tLf6P5FSV37nHnKEZMKiIjU/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kuB8tLf6P5FSV37nHnKEZMKiIjU/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Just a few more days until school starts again</h1> <p>2010-05-28T17:30:00.007+08:00</p> Can you feel my anxiety? I'm done with the pre-registration at PLM, but I'm still lacking some requirements (TOR and GMC). Our enrollment is scheduled on June 4. I wonder if they'll release the 2nd list of applicants by then. I hope they do! There are a number of people not in the first list who freaking deserve to be there! I don't understand why they would let applicants take the required additional units if they don't intend to accept them.<br /> <br /> Back to the pre-reg, that day was another hot and humid day. I had to wait for an hour and a half because the school physician would entertain the pending students at 3pm only. Luckily, had someone to talk to by the Health Services after a while. Meanwhile, Jacq, who was already cleared to enroll, stayed outside the CM office with another upperclassman. She was able to play with this really cute puppy. <b>Me = envious</b>. The process was short though since there were no more lines when I was done with the Health Services thing. We were finished before 4pm meaning we spent 3 hours at PLM.<br /> <br /> We also found out that we are in Section D. It's quite saddening that we won't be classmates with Kat and, two of the few people we know in PLM. :( Below isa picture of our schedule, taken by Jacq (hence, the really bad quality. Hahaha)<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n1ztVYG2avw/S_-PaCXdpgI/AAAAAAAAAA4/jEvpg_YDAEU/s1600/DSC01765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> Hopefully, the enrollment process will be shorter and easier. Since it is scheduled so late (June 4), we probably won't have to worry about super long lines. Right now, there are 170+ in our batch (and hopefully more than that because other deserving people need to get in!) so the queue will not be super short. I'm actually dreading the enrollment day since people have said that the process is quite confusing.<br /> <br /> I think I need to read up on the subjects we'll be taking, but I can't seem to find the drive to do so. :S I also have to fix my sleep cycle. I've only met my previous goal of sleeping by 11 ONCE. So here is my new (and hopefully, more attainable goal), try to sleep by 12midnight. Just lie down until you freaking close your eyes, do not go online past 12mn, it will be your downfall. Then try to wake up before 11AM!<br /> <br /> Hopefully, Jacq and I (and our other MD aspiring friends) will be able to get through this surely difficult endeavor with good marks and lots of learning. I need to be hardworking and diligent! *Crosses fingers*<div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/28yyQlYUL36COxGMPVerKSW3Aew/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/28yyQlYUL36COxGMPVerKSW3Aew/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> </main></body></html>