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2012-08-08T12:45:00.000+08:00

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Happy Birthday BFFF&F

2012-08-04T00:01:00.002+08:00

special delivery for my BFF Lyly!
Luv ya bheb!

when your thoughts are superfluous, you just ought to...

2011-09-30T23:31:00.000+08:00

Vague Account on the Present

2011-06-06T02:56:00.002+08:00

Just now, I decided, my break would be to make an express blog entry complete with photos. Thankfully, I still have an archive of 'em stocked and still virgin, straight from my CF memory card.

Yeah, I do miss a lot of things. I miss the things I usually do, well, except lazing around. I'm in law school and I'm enjoying the pressure again, I love the feeling of fearing for the next event; the anxiety for what's coming next. However, as much as I don't really want to be sad. I can't help it. I'm only human and it's in my inherent capacity to grieve, at most. Much of the same, I'm nostalgic. I hear songs, I smell food or linen, I see 'things' and I remember, and all these things bring back a lot. It's inevitable, that's why it overcame me.

I love my darling pup Chowder. She's back home and so, I miss her terribly. Oh, how I hate missing. Distance was never a problem for me. In fact, I love to be distant once in a while. Retreating to Manila every month, back during my bum days was therapeutic. I get to have variety in life, in a way. I wonder, how soft her fur is, or how long her hair has grown, or does she still know me or be eager to play with me or anticipate my routine return home every day?

As much as I don't want to admit it, I have bought a loooot of books during my bum days. Some of them I never got to finish or worse, never started reading. Now, in my present situation, it's really impossible to even touch them. I love how books are eternal, the wisdom stored in them will always be available on your most convenient time.

One of the ways I enjoyed myself was taking pictures of stuff. I'd got out of the house, or when I'm out and I have a camera with me, I'd snap and snap. I'm a closet photographer, that's why. LOL! Just a while ago, while scouring in tumblr, I fell in love with beautiful photos again. It drove me nuts! I opened my flickr account and saw that the 1st set of photos I uploaded were 42 months ago; approximately, how old my rediscovery for my little fancy is. It's fun keeping memories, looking back at them makes you human when your on the verge of monster-ing.

I picked up my camera again just a while ago. Actually, I was afraid fungi might invade it's internals again. Ugh. Back to studying after that :D I'm not really the complaining-type of person. I'm very passive. I'd just block emotions and unwanted thoughts and everything is remedied somehow.

Instagram is awesome! Makes me an active tumblrer still. Haha! It's fun, everyone should try it! I just wish I'm not too coy in taking instaphotos in public places and post them. However, usually, I just use Camera+ to take the photos, since the features are well-defined as compared to Instagram's. Technically, I just touch up photos and upload them using Instagram.. But who cares?? I love Instagram and the vintage-feel of the photos! Some people should not declare how photography should be like. I've been reading pointless arguments on that topic and it's getting nowhere for the self-acclaimed "professionals" looking down on hobbyists. Hehe...peace! People should just stick to the essence of preserving and relaying their thoughts in a visual medium.

I'm living with my sister in our new unit. Okay, it's her unit since it's registered under her name LOL. This was last year @ Baguio during our dad's honoring ceremony at the PMA. I remembered answering the wife of the superintendent, and others who asked, that I do not intend to go to Ateneo Law School. Yeah, one way or another, at a certain time, we have to admitt on how we erred with our words, eh? Spoke too soon, that's why!

Most of all, I long for the company of the people to whom I believe I have forged friendships with. I have been subscribing to unlimited text or call offers just to catch up with them. I'd make the phone calls and send text messages text while doing chores, while in the bathroom, in the car to go home, in school on breaks, in between classes or waiting, while with my dad and/or sis at the mall or just on schedule when it doesn't overlap with studying. Well, I'm just trying to fulfill promises. I promised, I'd update them and they'd update me. However, I'm also trying to wean myself and hopefully, them from this situation. I'm keeping a schedule now. I work by the clock. Everything...well, except for sleep (WHY CAN'T I HEAR MY ALARM?!?!), are calculated by the minute. All just to make room for studying. There are no shortcuts in law school. It's either you decide to fail or you study. No more, no less.

Probably, I'll talk more on law school when I'm totally well adjusted and I have absolutely determined my free time.

Because you loved me...

2011-05-01T13:19:00.001+08:00

I promised someone I'd be mushy again. In fact, it's fun to play with your personal discomfort sometimes. Because I'm really uncomfortable talking about mushy, hearty-feely, emotional subjects, I'd pry on that now. Masochistic? Maybe.

LOL whut? Yeah, I'd like to talk about love, and I have a very good reason why XD.

Recently, my BFF Lyly & I had another 3-hour skype session. It was noon here while it was midnight there. I just woke up so, pardon the disheveled look and oily face. We talked about her first real heart break from her first real boyfriend ever. As her BFF, I provided her with a shoulder to cry on...from miles away across the globe. I was saddened and relieved, at the same time, when I knew Lyly told me it was over between J and her. They were having problems in their long-distance relationship. Her tumblr is a comprehensive chronicle about her life and most of all, her relationship with her...new ex-boyfriend. If someone has the right to tell you about it, it's her tumblog!

Just for keeps, we had another long skype session a couple of weeks ago as well. That time, it was midnight here while it was noon there. Unlike now, she wasn't single yet then. It feels like we're still so near each other. I hope this situation doesn't change in many ways. She takes these obligatory screen shots from our skype sessions --- just borrowed them from her. Thanks much BFF!

When it comes to love, I am a skeptic.

'Because you loved me' by Celine Dion was the last song I sang my heart out to during my latest karaoke trippin' thus, the title. Recently, a friend & I talked about her dream boy, until she suddenly asked me who mine was thus, this topic. Darn, I wish this kind of question will never be asked in the bar exams. I don't believe in dream boys and fairy tale love. In fact, I don't trust the fact that that kind of love, i.e. romantic/intimate love, exists and lasts. Love is a serious matte,r but it is mostly abused and prone to misconceptions. I'm not a bitter and hating unbeliever and I fully understand why others around me are involved in romantic/intimate love. I could choose to fool around with love if I wanted to, anytime. I'm just too pragmatic and thoughtful not to. I don't want to go around creating bad memories and gaining enemies. Besides, the consequences are dire. Human feelings are fragile and volatile, a dash of disorder in the mental status of anyone could cripple one's situation. I'm proud to say I have good coping skills, but how about others who don't?

Q: So, who's yours [dream boy]?

A: No one.

Q: Why?

A: I dunno. I've never liked or fell for someone.

Q: What are you? Made out of stone?

A: Haha! Promise.

Q: Scared?

A: Not scared; can't find the right word. Don't worry because I "care", and if I care, I care so deeply.

Q: Not ready? Don't worry, he will come.

A: Haha, I can't imagine. ( I wasn't being sarcastic.)

It's true. When I care for someone, I really do care for that someone. I'd be there when they need help. As long as I have time to spare, I'd share my time and shed some effort. In the end of the day, I feel great that I have uplifted someone and caused a little bit of joy.

I believe that's love too, harnessed in another method, maybe?

Love is a source of true happiness. Its force is potent and insurmountable. Those who disrespect and cause ire to it will be scorned thus, pain and misery. Those who understand and protect it will experience eternal joy.

I'm not ignorant about love. Listening to my friends share their experiences and gossiping on others, watching movies, listening to songs, reading novels (and blogs), etc. have taught me a thing or two. I observe and I try to understand. Particularly, Lyly's stories and rants about her relationship with J taught me a lot. She told me how painful it was to be in that kind of relationship, but the pain of heartbreak is even more devastating. It's not always the right person at the right time and situation. How could a matter you thought was so perfect, could turn out to be so completely flawed? It was completely whimsical. Distance, priorities and natural tendencies infected their relationship. Still, I believe no one is to be judged in that. Decisions were made and things happened probably because the situation called for it. How it turns out? No one knows.

I'm not weak at heart. Only if I see a good light someday, I would go for it. I'm up for a good adventure. I would need a good guide and buddy to go along the journey, and resources to spend, especially time and a higher ranking in my priority list. I'm not expecting the perfect experience. Humans as we are, we err. If we still live through it, we have other chances up for the taking. We plan yet, we have no idea how things will turn out. Go with the flow, yet be smart with your decisions. Life is fun and thrilling that way; you'd just love to live each day. Besides, how painful can a heartbreak be? **seriouslynotprovokinganythingatall

Wuzzat mushy enough?

P.S.: Used old lolita photos I took of my sister. Taken summer, 2009, post-processed today. I thought I needed some photos to represent thoughts...sumthingsumthin. Also, I need to shed some love on my deviant art gallery. Plus, I rounded some up really old Photobooth webcam photos just for lulz!

P.P.S: Mirroring this post @ my tumblr ...as promised to Lyly. LOL

Traces of Memories Part I: Not so much of a misadventure

2011-04-30T18:49:00.002+08:00

I'm adventurous. I love to prance around and experience as much as I can. I love being in the presence of my dearest friends, whom are just a handful and I truly care for. Even though, we have our different priorities, we still try hard just to keep our promises to each other.

A few months ago, my BFF Lyly/iamticklez was the one trying to gather as much memorable experience as she can before she leaves the Philippines for the US for good. Right now, unconsciously, I have been doing the same. Although, I am only trying to preserve my presence for those whom I know will truly be saddened by my temporary-or-permanent-until-further-notice exit. I realized that I didn't actually prepare for this as much as Lyly did. I know how it feels to be the one who was left by someone special but I forgot how it felt to leave others behind.

My best friend Shyne & I after our swimming session @ Iloilo Sports Complex. For 2-3 hours or just until the pool closed in the evening, I was her swimming instructor and she was an awesome student. After we got out of the pool, a professional instructor told me that he was impressed that my student was a fast learner; he saw her struggling in the beggining, and towards the end, she was able to swim correctly. I was like...LOL whut? Others were 'observing' us?

Shyne wanted to spend as much time as possible with me before we part ways and see each other who knows when. So, I promised her a week of my life just for her. Reliving how we usually spend our days; odd adventures and the like.

Good thing we still had enough energy after the long swimming session (especially for Shyne's sake hehe). We sang, ate and drank at a local karaoke bar. We didn't get drunk, of course. We're health care professionals! LOL!

Her sister Sher and Nilo joined us even though they have important business the next day. Sher still has school while Nilo still needs to hold classes with his students in Arnis.

We slept over at Shyne's place where we watched a movie, but we were all too tired to watch it through the end! We slept at around 3am. We still have plans for the next morning---early morning!

Not tired, still! The next morning, I had to be a swimming teacher again! We woke up at 5am and off to the pool before 6am. Shyne was so excited to try her new skills, even though she was having an allergy attack due to alcohol. Nilo also submitted himself under my tutelage since his class doesn't start 'till 9am. Teaching a martial artist to swim is challenging; they're fast but they're full of bad habits, I kept screaming, "keep your head down!" I'm glad they listen to what I say even though I push them hard (sorry guys!). I'd like to improve their endurance in rigorous cardio exercises, with controlled/rhythmic breathing in water and in coordination with proper strokes and techniques. Besides, it's kinda lika revenge. I'd say I experienced a lot worse during training for competitive swimming when I was a kid. Oh the horror!


I promised them I'd teach them again if I get back. I'll be flying to Manila on Monday to enroll myself in Ateneo Law School! I also promised to submit myself again to kickboxing too. All's fair in fun and pain :D

Basically, I realized that I will also be...missed. Shyne made me realize that, and that I was wrong to ignore something like that before I decided to apply to law schools in Manila. Leaving Iloilo is like leaving a part of me. Sometimes, I can't help but hate the fact that I'm somehow made of stone; ignoring petty yet strangely significant things. I hate "missing", it's painful, heavy and the feeling to long for someone and something keeps you distracted.

Crap! I just look so sick. Late afternoon sunshine is good, but too late to set up my dSlr.

My Idea of Playtime

2011-04-28T02:52:00.002+08:00

What better way to spend my late afternoons by going kick boxing. Just my kinda thing.


I'm ready...I'm ready spongebobvoice

Since this Monday, my Bibs (my pet name for my best friend) Shyne decided to go on a weight loss program. She asked me if I wanted to go kickboxing with her in the same place we trained for Arnis. I really wanted to refuse at that time because I was still busy with something but she brought extra clothes for me already so, I had to commit my 1 week just to train with her. After that, I don't think I can anymore. I'm going back to Manila to enroll and my schedule might be blocked by law school businesses. Besides, I miss fighting!


Shyne my Bibs looking sweet+fierce!

We love the adrenaline rush in these activities...it's just our kinda thing!

This is Ma'am Rosalie (I think---sorry, I forgot her name!)...we just happened to train with their group today.

Kristelle only happens to be a little kid, but she's got power, baby! I can't imagine if she's grown up...

Jinky's petite but she's speedy and strong! She used to be Shyne's school mate in elementary school.

Nilo, one of our best friends, is on free trainer mode for us. He's nice and funny but he's deadly on the mat. I think he's got certain degrees of black belts in various martial arts. I want to accomplish something like that someday, too---in my dreams!

Group pic!

Oh yeah...now, it's my turn :D Yep, I'm taller than Nilo---raise those pads higher, mate!

I'm thankful my mom bought these gloves from the US...she just felt like it cuz they looked cute! Wooh, at least I finally got some use for them, eh?

After practice, we usually fool around first before we head home :D

Just for LULz---and because we really love and care for Shyne, and we support her in her weight loss program *bow*

I brought my camera with me today (tonight?) cuz this COULD BE my last time stepping inside this dojo. Oh, the wonderful and painful (ouch) memories, and the wonderful friends I have made. There used to be 2 more of us training for Arnis, and we were under Master Mike.


Gosh! I have such awesome friends. I will so miss Iloilo.

P.S.: My dad called a few hours after training and he informed me about my tuition in law school (the fees are through the roof!) and that I should be dedicated---no matter what! Good bye social life...for good?!

My first live PBA experience

2011-04-24T20:36:00.002+08:00

Our seats were near where the players exit from their locker rooms. Too bad I'm not a big fan of the PBA so, I dunno whom to cheer for LOL!

Snacks, snacks, snacks --- Borjy and I had burritos, popcorn, nachos and Mountain Dew!

The game had already started when we arrived.

Alaska vs. Air 21. The latter won. I'm glad cuz they were the ones who sponsored our tickets :D

Next game - new set of players. Ginebra vs. Rain and Shine.

I wrote in my big journal while I watched the game. Scribbled thoughts about this and that, and for my interview the next day.

I kept on taking photos of random objects and playing with my camera's settings.

The players had an interesting and systematic way of warming up. Good for them.

All in all, Borjy & I enjoyed ourselves! How I wish my grampa joined us here. He loves the PBA and is very much updated. We did tell him we were watching the game live.

I wonder if our faces were flashed before the TV...

Intravenous Therapy Training

2011-04-23T21:13:00.002+08:00

As a requirement for all nurses in the Philippines, I had to get myself an Intravenous Therapist license so that I can legally administer IV drugs, insert IV lines and perform blood transfusions. The 3-day seminar was held at our school's base hospital. We had a 2-day lecture and 1-day return demonstration. The lecture and written exam were only a review of our past lessons in college, no biggie really :D. We enjoyed the meals and snacks served, though!

At one point, this became my bible. We had a return demonstration on the third day wherein we had to perform all procedures required, in front of an instructor, while mentioning facts or sometimes enumerating the procedures. It was quite nerve-wrecking since it reminded me of our return demonstration days in college. The last part was we had to insert an IV cannula into our partner's metacarpal vein. I was successful on my second try---boo! My partner's veins were practically invisible while mine were...well, I'd like to say you don't need a tourniquet to see my veins on my man-hands!

This was, of course, a regulation by the ANSAP.

Memorize, memorize...someday, I'd like to try to get an advanced IV therapist license so that, I can legally administer chemotherapeutic drugs and all others.

Besides the 3-day seminar, I also had to go on duty and complete cases in order to qualify for a license. I tried my best to complete in the shortest time possible---I only went on two days and completed mine! On my 2nd day I stayed in the hospital from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm. It's proven that a tolerable sacrifice and hard work could really satisfy one's goals.

We had to submit a photo ID for our license and as much as I don't want to submit my Pinning Ceremony photo, I was left with no choice. All my former classmates submitted their pinning photos so, I might as well as do the same. At least I didn't need to get my photo taken again :D However, I can't use the extra copies anywhere. Submitting them for some other documents would be too, erm, corny!

The actual license will arrive 6 months or so from now. At least now, I'm a legally certified IV therapist :D I'd like to join some more health care enrichment trainings in the future!

Hypnoid Tests

2011-04-23T14:24:00.001+08:00

I found the first test from iamticklez's post. Darn. I don't really believe in these things. However, some of what it said about me hit and disturbed me. There could be some truth into these, which are simply hard to swallow. Although, really, these were mostly originally designed for those with previously diagnosed mental disorders.

Take the 1st test here.

Take the 2nd test here.

On Law School Part III: What have I gotten myself into?

2011-04-23T00:18:00.000+08:00

Last Tuesday, I received an email from Ateneo Law School. Instead of releasing the results of the interviews on April 29, they released it earlier! I just arrived home from Manila because I had my interview with them last 14th April. They must have expedited things just in time for Holy Week. Well, yeah, I passed :D Thank goodness! Since my application to ALS was the most troublesome of them all compared to UP and San Beda. I had to fly back and forth; to submit my documents, to take the written exam and to be interviewed. Next, I'm flying back there again(!) to enroll myself.

ALS offers a Juris Doctor degree instead of Bachelor of Laws. The difference? A thesis requirement. Gulp, I have to face a panel and defend my work again, just like in high school and college, good thing I have experienced this type of mortification XP. Did I really prepare myself holistically for this? I better did. So, am I ready for this? I better be. This is seriously heavy stuff, law school, that is. My dad also graduated from law school, but I dunno what really happened during his time. This morning, he warned me about being serious, too. Anyway, it's my time, it's my life, it's my decision and it's going to be rocking! I know my life will be hell again but who cares? I'm going to hell for a mission. I'm thankful my family is very supportive.

These are the subjects for the 1st semester of the 1st year. Hmm. I already feel dumbfounded. Can't we have something like Pathophysiology and Pharmacology instead? Kidding!!! Those are the subjects I got low grades in while I was in nursing school! Anyway, I ALREADY KNOW from testimonies that the freshman year in ALS is the worst, even worst than my clinical exposure+requirements in the 3rd and 4th year in nursing school combined. I remember my interviewer: Q: Has your previous training at West Visayas State University prepared you for the rigors of [Ateneo] law school? A: (with a wide smile and perky...) Yes!

This means more and more studying for me. More and more and more reading and writing. Less playing around with my computer, camera, etc. Less time to laze around, browse the net, stroll the mall, chat online, text (no more unlimited texting for me? LOL) with friends and all other crazy stuff. Just activities of daily living, books, classes, recitations, exams and significant extra-curricular activities. Bleak? Nah...I'm a classic introvert, this is sorta lika kinda Nirvana for me :D

Grrr....Oh yeah, I need to stock up on business/corporate clothes too. ALS has no uniform but has a strict dress code, which means more blazers, collared/frilly/button blouses, skirts, shoes with no less than 2-inch heels in my closet. So basically, I have to dress up and be properly groomed. Cool! Lookbook? LOL!

This is my dad's old book. I'll read (and internalize) this later. Although I already have Strunk & White's Elements of Style, I still need all the references I can get. I want the Legal Bluebook too but that can only be bought online! Drat! I need to polish my skills in technical writing.

However, I have committed myself to writing in this journal, 365 days! Yep, each day has a solid entry and I made sure each page is filled! It's the most important thing to me aside from my birth certificate LOL. Also, I have decided to blog regularly and I hope I fulfill this decision. It will serve as a disciplinary method to overcome procrastination and foster the sense of heightened responsibility. Oh drama! Anyway, this will also be my way of keeping up with my BFF, as she updates her own blog too. **reminds me of our joint blog during nursing school :D Besides, I believe this will also be good practice for my writing.

Also, I'll be moving to Manila for good and live with my sister in our new unit! ALS is in Rockwell Center in Makati together with the rest of Ateneo Professional Schools, apart from their main campus in Quezon. It's near our favorite and most frequently visited mall too :D Powerplant Mall! **pardon my sister as she eats a curious taco on egg trays while we were at Mercato Centrale :P

Who is Lyly Part I: My BFF in my POV

2011-04-22T13:31:00.002+08:00

iamticklez & I met just in time when I needed someone the most. I was a stranger caught in a foreign situation. She says it's destiny. I say, she's a kindhearted person and would befriend anyone unconditionally.

Beautiful, intelligent, down-to-earth, graceful and downright nice. No wonder everybody cares for you :D


I'm lucky enough to be your BFF/partner-in-crime/confidant/[insertotherroleshere]. I get to see sides of you that no one else could (I guess...). Thank you...for everything.

P.S.: I rounded up photos from our previous camera-loving moments. I made sure these were the ones that were never processed or whatever yet, thank goodness for shooting in RAW! The rest of the set can be found @ my Deviant Art Gallery.

P.P.S: This is the post that I owe her, and sorry for the delay Bheb LOL. Dun worry Ly, I still have part II or even part III, who knows? Clearly, I wasn't sure on how to present my blog post for you. You seem to make a post so easily while it would take me days to plan for a post! I'm mirroring this post on my tumblr.

Health Concerns + Awesome Eats

2011-04-20T23:08:00.003+08:00

My new FB profile pic---just because students from Ateneo Law School (I have been accepted but I will talk about that on the next entry ;p) have been visiting my profile and my previous profile photo wasn't exactly, erm...proper (?). Anyway, impressions are impressions. Students there seem to be very nice! I'm excited to go to school already and begin to end my life again (sarcastic much?)

I haven't been feeling well lately; body malaise (generalized body pains and/or weakness), rhinitis (runny nose), urticaria (itchy skin) and, hypersomnia (very sleepy during daytime) and/or insomnia (difficulty sleeping at night). My submandibular lymph node has been swollen since last week. It's firm, nontender and fixed. However, a couple of days ago, it was tender upon palpation. It could mean anything! From a simple infection (I hope! Please God!) to a lymphoma (Argh! Chemotherapy+Radiation costs are too much plus...it's cancer, mhen!). I'm not panicking, I have yet to visit my EENT on Monday (Holy week this week :D). I have been physically assessing myself as well as implementing remedies and such, but all to a moderate level. I'm hoping all goes well, I'd like to try a broad spectrum antibiotic (I'm pretty sure this will be the doctor's first move) like Co-amoxiclav, to rule out infection or in my case, to PROVE it's infection! I've been reading about it, some say a swollen lymph node under the jaw could be caused by stress, too---in my case, that would be heaven-sent!

I have been taking Stresstabs since last year, ever since I started to feel weak even though I eat and exercise properly. I thought I may need more iron since I am not eating red meats anymore (or I keep it to the lowest minimum ;D) and the green leafy
vegetables I eat aren't enough to provide my body's iron needs. I stopped taking them weeks ago since my mom didn't buy me my stock (ehehe). I resumed taking them again 4 days ago. Iron defeciency could be causing my body malaise. Stresstabs contains 600mg iron :p

Pepper Lunch's Chicken Pepper Rice! Oh how my family loves Pepper Lunch! We eat here every time we feel we need to eat while we're at the mall. I love that the flavors (especially the pepper) are subtle and tolerable for my taste. It's a little pricey (or just right) but the servings are huge, two people can share on a rice meal and call it a full meal. My younger sister had this one, but this is my favorite.

Spicy Tuna Shake Shake Salad---my sister ordered this <3 This would only be a side dish for me!

Pork Pepper Rice (?correct) --- my order! I thought I should eat red meat for the meantime. My sisters ate what's left of my order---told her that shake shake salad won't do LOL

Since we were at Powerplant mall already, we visited Rockwell's Urban Bazaar. Borjy is 10 years old so, her entrance was free! Yay! After strolling and admiring the awesome yet affordable finds inside, we had flavored teas from Universitea! I had Japan Milk Tea while my sisters had French Rose Milk Tea and Blueberry Milk Tea. Cute, yummy and refreshing, since my feet in 5-inch wedges were killing me and it's hot and humid outside.

Originally, we wanted to have pizza but since we couldn't decide, we just settled for kwek-kwek and fish ball! Gladly, there's a stall there in the bazaar. Surprisingly, they have been attracting a lot of customers---wheee! I remember my college days!

On Law School Part II

2011-04-03T22:02:00.008+08:00

A continuation to my previous post on my thoughts regarding my entering into law school: On Law School - in a new Registered Nurse's point of view.

I applied in three law schools only, and I chose my schools well. I was a bit ambitious and I settled for nothing but the best. I filed for the top 3 law schools in the Philippines: Ateneo Law School (ALS), San Beda College of Law and University of the Philippines College of Law. These three schools have been competing for the top slot as no. 1 performing law school in the country. I figured, if I have to be educated in the legal realm, I have to be among the best.

Last January 8, 2011, I learned that I passed San Beda College of Law admission test, which I took last December 11, 2010. I was with category A-unconditional so, I was exempted from the interview and I'm ready for enrolment. My dad told me to reserve my slot right away since they only gave a passer 30 days to reserve (bummer, I have to spend Php3,000.00 for the slot!). I also claimed my results. The guidance counselor was very nice, she even explained my results one by one including my essay, which thankfully didn't have any major corrections except for a replicated word: Laws are what ~~what~~ govern.... Okay, so I shouldn't have worn contacts that day! Gladly, I got a perfect score on handwriting! Cool, my calligraphy talents worked (what the-?).


My results sheet

the guidance counselor added an "E" :D

Hm, am I really going to San Beda College?

A few weeks later, I learned that I flunked the University of the Philippines. Boohoohoo...it was the first law admission exam I took ever so, I guess it was inevitable that I messed up or my GPA from my BSNursing wasn't high enough to make me be among the passers (who are generally legal management grads from top and elite schools with lofty grades!). Well, it was a learning experience :D

At first, I really didn't want to file for application in Ateneo for a lot of shallow reasons, which were only valid for me and me alone. I eventually gave in when my grand uncle, who was an alumnus and claims that he's good friends with the revered dean emeritus, persuaded me. So, I went through all the processes again: requested for my transcript of records, etc. and asked for letters of recommendation. Thankfully, my said grand uncle was only too happy to write my recommendation (he was excited for me to join in his leagues as an Atenean lawyer, I guess) and my former professor/curriculum adviser was just as delighted. I guess scoring recommendation letters wasn't as very hard as I thought it would be (one of the reasons why I avoided Ateneo was because they required recoms).

uh...my exam permit :D

I took the ALS exam last February 19 and boy was it a shocker---quite reminiscent with my UP LAE experience! Test I was definitely okay, an average student could even perfect that part. However, my confidence slid down oh so quickly when I faced test II. It was horrible; you have to be at least a lawyer already to answer the questions correctly since it focused on arguments. I guess my logic skills aren't as sharp as I thought they are (I constantly answer LSAT questions, especially on logic), not at this level yet. Test III was alright although, it was my first time facing a reading comprehension test with a selection that was a page long, or even longer!

Thankfully, I survived and I was successful, and I didn't totally expect it---ever! Last April 1 (was it an April Fool's thing?), ALS released the results and I was for interview on April 12. Gosh! I hope I don't die during the interview! I'm nervous+excited+confused+etc! Most of all, I hope I make it. I'd feel bad about my grand uncle and former professor who where kind enough to recommend me. Besides, ALS has a reputation of being a really good law school, if not the best. Their performance in the latest BAR examinations gained them the title of no.1 performing law school and the top 1 passer came from them, and they had several others in the top 10 as well. I guess, the question here is, am I up for the challenge if ever I get into it? Anyway, if ever I mess this one up again, San Beda College is ready for me (or am I ready for it too?).

my face was when I saw I passed the written exam (although, I was really in a restaurant when I found out and my dad was beside me!)

Tomorrow, I'll be starting my hospital duty at West Visayas State University Medical Center! I'm on completion duty for my IV therapist license. I hope I finish before my flight to Manila on April 12 and my interview at ALS on April 14 (I was scheduled at 7pm-9pm, how late could my interview get?)!

I just got my new nurse's uniform! Yay!

Man, I take photos of almost everything...and let them rot in my hard drives! I <3 you Otounex --- you have served me well for more than 2 years now! Most of my photos here are very old and I have to search endless folders for these. LOL I guess my life is kind of...well-documented!

It feels GREAT to blog again --- oops, that's tumblr --- old photo! Gee, I must blog more :))

Flavored teas and mental shoot preps

2011-03-14T00:53:00.002+08:00

I miss drinking fancy flavored teas. There's none here (or so I think) in Iloilo, and that's one reason why I keep going back to Manila. Well, for the record, I had my first Happy Lemon experience documented :) Although my sis and I love Serenitea more.


I had the green tea with the rock salt and cheese.

As endorsed by my sis on that day. Which reminds me, we also watched her best friend's play at ADMU --- talented kids are AWESOME.

Stay happy!

Okay, so within this week, my BFF and I are planning to hold our very last rogue photoshoot. She's leaving for the USA for good. Huhuhu, I'm soooo going to miss her! Oh well, life goes on. Anyway, I'm gonna be in it. Theme hasn't been established yet but...we're getting there *panics*.

So, it's my first time to pose for the camera and it's not for my deviant art ID and definitely not in photobooth LOL! However, it's going to be quite difficult since we will only be using the camera's remote/timer settings (is it just me or is it really difficult?). From my experience, it takes me hours just to take self portraits---I dunno how those fashion bloggers do it! I burn so much calories going back and forth, adjusting, readjusting, forgetting to set it to camera view mode again, etc. Anyway, I'm awfully camera unfriendly (not exactly shy). So, I decided to take, erm, practice and practice posting it *totallymortifying*. Oh, I'm so not a fan of random, arbitrary vanity! Looking at my self-portraits sends shivers down my spine, oh the horror.

I can make use of my goofy smile. I wish I could use my dad's Sony cybershot forever. It's got a handy soft skin feature! OMG instant facial, please! *ughtoocloseup*

...or I could go fierce! Yeah! LOL my ulnar bone is sooo exaggerated. Someone told me it indicates that I could give a good jab, and I totally agree!

...or the um, sorta lookbook look XP

Would someone please hire a stylist! *necklacegotoutofplace* Say no to flat lighting---face looks soooo round...huhu I forgot my speedlight in Manila

Okay, so, I'll just think of it as making fun of myself. I'm pretty good at that :)

P.S.: I'll miss Lyly so much. No more model that I can freely abuse, ehehehe... Who wants to sign up?

The Wanderer

2011-02-14T21:27:00.002+08:00

an old photo of my dog Maryelle…
I keep this on my desktop so I could click on it anytime and it would be my source of joy :D

Happy Valentine's Day!

Okay, so everything about this entry doesn't have to do with Valentine's day. In fact, I missed the Valentine's lunch date with my girls because I had to run errands with my mom. She got me brownies and hopia so, I'm good <3.

I watched 3 movies last night: Black Swan, The Karate Kid & 127 Hours. Longest movie marathon I had alone ever since I graduated from college last year. All the main characters from the movies have one main focus in life (or just in the moment when the story took place), which they practically obsess upon in terms of an ultimate goal. Well, from all these, I realized something about myself.

I realized that these past few months, I have been wandering aimlessly. I have no specific, concrete long-term ambition. Everything I ever aim for I always felt like it's trash and something could be better or it's not for me...or, etc. I have A LOT of aspirations. Majority of the aspects in my life are incongruent. This void in my life is making me more and more miserable. I don't want to fail but I'm also humble enough to accept average (I've learned this in nursing school). I'm really good at denying it thus, making acceptance a really far-fetched idea.

Then I realized maybe things would turn out in due time. Whenever I tell my dad some news about my progress (in life) and when I give a negative remark, he would always respond, "Just be patient." Ah, there it is again, the virtue of patience. It's ironic how I also tell my friends that too (and just this afternoon when a good friend of mine texted). Time is moving fast nowadays and God's love still hasn't waned; it remains overflowing. I don't believe in destiny. It was never in the Bible. God gave mankind freewill, and for insurance, he also provides guidance. He is love, and that's why it's always hearts'/love/Valentine's day everyday <3.

I know the path I've chosen will be well...it's just that I'm too anxious to see what's next!

Bouncing Back

2011-02-09T14:53:00.000+08:00

Waking up to soft ambient light :D

I flew to Manila 2 weeks ago, which meant I was back to my reclusive self; no mom, no little Borjy, no going out with friends & little to no internet. My days were pretty much strictly routined; wake up, eat lunch, take a bath, read until dusk, have dinner, watch the news, cycle & yoga, take a bath again, read until sleepy, write on my journal when very sleepy & sleep. Sometimes, when my sister's out, I'd take a moment to browse the net. Also, sometime in the day when I see the clouds softening the sunlight, I'd take the camera and take random photos of stuff. All the photos would then be stored and never touched until eternity. Oh no, that's too much. Of course, I'm planning to take time and share the wonderful sights I've seen and captured. That would be 100 times delightful. God shared his creations and as stewards, we must do the same. Life would also be 100 times more rewarding.
Well, I guess, I have to start now :D

Etude House Masks

2011-01-14T12:04:00.002+08:00

I can't really say it's a vanity thing. I'm just really enjoying these paper masks that you can apply at home by yourself from Etude House. They're quite cheaper better quality masks than others sold in other stores...like Skinfood (at Php 400.00+ each?!). They cost roughly about Php 58.00 to Php 100.00 (USD 1.50 to 2.00) each, and I've been trying each :D
      I have awfully dry skin; my skin becomes so itchy because of the dryness sometimes and I'm too lazy to apply moisturizer at a regular basis. With the rich lightly scented emulsion that the mask is bathed in inside the package, I can have a little moment of pseudo-peace; that cool, calming, very light pressure on your face for 30 minutes or less.
      I dunno about the effectiveness, whether they're brightening, nourishing, age-repairing (LOL), etc., however, maybe if you use the same type of mask at a regular basis, you might experience the results. Yet, I'm not really concerned about that at the moment, I just grab any mask on the shelf and use a different one each time! All I know is that these little mask things are enjoyable little things that you might reward yourself with whenever you feel you need a little bit of self-pampering.
      I'm preparing methods on how to do that to myself so, whenever the most stressful series of events comes again, I'm prepared how to shut myself away even just for a little less than 30 minutes.

A Publicity Stunt

2011-01-13T02:37:00.000+08:00

I love doing crazy things, gives me quite an adrenaline rush. It's like when you're 5 yo and you secretly took your mommy's compact powder and played with it...secretly...and returned it back again, and you go "heeheehee, I did it" in the back of your head. Oh yeah!

Bloglovin + Way of the Self-taught

2011-01-06T21:21:00.006+08:00

Boredom & enthusiasm: Lil' sis Borjy and me at SM Baguio-11.27.2010

Follow my blog with bloglovin

So, I have been going around the web for blog listings looking around the modern-day blogs. I have been hitting the follow button quite frantically, I'd like to check them back out if I can, too! Back in the days, when I was a preteen blogger, blogging presented quite a relatively different scene. Blogs were very personal and it was a battle of the most beautiful customized layout and the most troubling rants; a good challenge for a bored writer like me. Nowadays, it seems so...commercial?

After I have transferred all my tumblr posts here in blogger, I decided to play with blogging, seriously, again since my short attention span caused me to turn away from my other toys XP.

I have found blogging these days a new experience. It's quite challenging, actually. In the past, there are these circles of elite young bloggers who are deadly serious about animé and Japanese culture and make eye-candy layouts out of them. Now, they're gone! The exact people whom I stalked years ago aren't successful of perpetuating themselves in the scene. Quite amusing, they were actually quite talented young girls. Makes me want to pursue social research indefinitely! Gladly, college gave me a good start on it.

Now, I'd like to find out the trend of modern blogs these days. Makes me wanna try the lookbook fad! Hahaha, seriously, I think it could be fun! By far, it's easier to dress up, take photos, photoshop and describe a look/style than looking for a free hosting site with php/mySQL database support and wasting electricity until dawn trying to install scripts, retrying codes and photoshopping all together. It was fun, though. I have learned how to be patient in the way of the self-taught - heck, I'm self-taught at the "irrelevant" things I do. LOL, keep learning!
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Yoga

2011-01-05T22:51:00.006+08:00

Like, WTH?! Yoga?!

Okay, so, I'm just trying to write in the health and fitness genre so, I could complete my checklist. Supposedly, I should know how considering my background as a health professional. However, I won't be so technical or else, it would be something that I won't even dare read!

I am essentially a sporty person; I love physical challenges, the more painful, the better and I only like to consider lack of time and motivation as my enemies :D.

My first time doing yoga was way back when I was a junior in nursing school. It was summer, we still had our clinical duty schedules, it was driving me insane. Life was so stressful and anxiety attacks were normal. I needed a break after my duty ends at 3pm. My BFF iamticklez introduced me to a yoga class held somewhere in the city. I joined in for about 5 session and never came back. Don't get me wrong. The classes were great; the instructors were A-1, the environment was peaceful and there are only a maximum of 5 people per sessions. I never had the time anymore, and I didn't have someone to go with me. I was kinda hoping my mom would go with me since she's a yogi too.

    Anyway, I'm back to my yoga habit. I can practice anytime at home. I have been doing my routine ever since the first week of November 2010, the time I got my iPad. My mom and I were browsing for useful apps and we stumbled upon All-in YogaHD.

      Awesome! It was for $4.99 (not including tax, ugh!). It was easy to use, includes hundreds of poses and built-in routines ranging from 12 minutes to an hour.

      It's my personal way of keeping my heart pumping nowadays. It's perfect since I could do it anytime at home, keep my eyes closed and without making loud noises! My blood type's A Rh+ and I have mysterious joint problems (ugh, bad genes), and it's recommended that I do slow, rhythmic movements. Although I don't have any problems with vigorous cardio. I have trained in competitive swimming and basic martial arts up to 4 hours nonstop without even realizing it---my clothes were heavily drenched in sweat, petechial hemorrhaging on my knuckles, my leg muscles are stiff and trembling and I was as red as a beet, but I could still manage to gossip, crack jokes and photobooth! Probably because of increased lung capacity :D.

      Let's all stay healthy for 2011 and beyond!

The Spa Greenbelt

2011-01-03T14:20:00.007+08:00

A few weeks ago, my sister and I were indulged in an exemplary spa experience at the The Spa Greenbelt. It was about my 7th time *countingeveryvisit* in a spa, and it was my sister's 1st time, so, we decided it should be close to a 5-star experience. Only one spa came into mind. We made reservations early, coinciding it with the day her break from school starts. Although, we live very close to The Spa Bonifacio branch, we decided to go with the Greenbelt banch since there is a HUGE price difference for their services, and we would like to maximize our stay.

We arrived 10 minutes before our booked time, 5:00 PM. First, at the front desk, we were given keys to our lockers and made to shower and change into bathrobes. The rich architecture was really well thought of; Greek-inspired with a touch of the orient. Even the shower rooms were very presentable; pebbles all over the sides of the marble floor. While waiting for our treatments, we were offered ginger tea, sweet and gives you that spicy feeling out your nostrils.

We had executive body scrubs for a more private service, followed by a whole body massage and manicure+pedicure. I had the coffee scrub while my sister had the sea salt scrub. The grounded coffee was mixed in rich oil; very aromatic and hard to take off by the time you had to shower after the scrub. However, I believe I smelled like coffee until the next morning before I bathed! Not bad, everybody's used to smell of coffee. Glad it didn't make me itch at all, considering I'm allergic to a lot of things.

It was truly a zen experience. It made you feel like an oriental princess LOL. I like the fact that their hair brushes are sterilized and they have blow driers ready. The attendants were very nurse-like, alert to your every need and really nice. After each service, asking if it's alright, they hand you tip envelopes, which you drop off by the front desk together with your locker keys before you leave. Their website has all the information you'll need, including prices. Although the previous spas which I've been to aren't as luxurious as this one, comparably, the quality of the treatments, i.e, how you are massaged, scrubbed, etc. are quite at par. So for me, any spa with a good reputation would do. However, I would definitely go back to The Spa if I have saved up enough, or if I have sponsor XP. C'mon, who doesn't want to go for the premiere villas in their Bonifacio branch? Who wants to join me?

P.S.: It's strictly prohibited to take photos in a spa so, the photo up there is just my mom's old massage oil from Boracay and I attached a cellphone charm to it, just for keeps! ++ writing a review-like post is actually quite difficult, especially if you want it to be effective, or is it just me thinking that I need to practice more (?!)

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T13:30:00.004+08:00

Mini 2011 planner free from RD Asia 1/2011 issue

I can't stop saying this over and over: 2010 has been a blast! It started with tasks and ended with accomplishments. A lot of joyful moments balanced out with morose ones. There were too many experiences and too many lessons learned. This most especially covers my batch mates, batch 2010, from nursing school and my closest friends and family members.

Looking forward to 2011, I'd say there should be more. In fact, a lot of things are already planned out for this year. However, we must also be ready for the unknown. Thus, resolutions, new year's resolutions. Set goals, be it short-term or long-term. That way, you keep your life systematic. Keep track of your life to achieve that rewarding feeling.

Happy new year to all!

P.S.: My grandpa is turning 89 today! Cheers Lolo Daddy!

About Out the Doorway

2010-12-29T23:41:00.005+08:00

12.22.2010 - Off to my father's Testimonial Review

      About a month ago, I lost my Facebook account and I don't know why, and then, it came back but, it wasn't mine anymore! Weird…but I don't want to go back there. There's no point *notbitterblech*.
Now, I have decided that I need a niche in the web, to practicing my writing skills, that is. Writing about almost everything; anything under the sun.

      I resurrected my blogger account to create a formal, SEO friendly blog. ALthough I'll still be posting on my Tumblr blog, Tumblr's not very SEO friendly and has quite limited features.

      This is for preparation for law school. I was told that you do a lot of reading, speaking and writing about random and unthinkable subjects so, blogging should be good practice. It's the only clever and easy way I have thought of, unless I'm a staff member of some national magazine :D.

      I'm not usually comfortable having others, especially my mentors read or see my works. More so if the whole world has access to it in one click of a button. I have written tons of stuff, from scribbles to essays to journals to stories and I have a lot of .psd and .raw files of unfinished doodles and photos. They're just stowed away in boxes or taking up space in my computers' memories.

      Besides, I have also noticed that there is still a deficit of certain information with in the www. Sometimes, when I search for information about a certain subject, nothing significant or informative comes up. This will also be a good chance for me to contribute information, and to challenge my sluggish internet access, which takes me hours to post a blog entry!

      I will write about my experiences, from the food I have eaten, noteworthy products, places I've been to, up to the spectacular events I was involved in.

      This will be a test of courage for me.

      I have things going through my window and now, I have them out the doorway.

PhotoYou Magazine: My 1st Encounter

2010-12-23T19:45:00.009+08:00


I came across PhotoYou Magazine when I was reading a copy Reader's Digest Asia. I suddenly had the urge to get a copy, however, it was quite a rare magazine. It's a new Singapore-based magazine, they just released their first issue last summer 2010, and the contents are stunning. I have been looking for a good photography magazine and none seemed to have coincided with my taste, some just seemed to have a lot of ads in it and some are just...pfft...the photos are ridiculous. This is the autumn 2010 issue. I'd like to get previous issues and the succeeding issues as well. However, the only place where I know where this magazine is sold is in Market Market at Bonifacio Global City. Now, let's take a peek on what's inside :D

Photography techniques for amateurs with clear visual aids.

A span of two pages of simply excellent photography.

Now, let's take a look inside with just some of my favorite pages...

Picture Perfect. Crisp landscape photography of the most beautiful places on earth; must-sees before you die! LOL

I love magazines with well-thought of layouts. It's so easy on the eyes and it's just basically attractive.

I'd like to post more but it's quite exhausting since I was taking photos of these cuz I was too lazy to scan them (?!). Anyway, get a copy to see for yourself!