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2011-11-09T10:23:00.002+08:00

I usually don’t feel comfortable rattling about negative feelings but I suddenly felt the urge to post just to unload. Well, as you may guess, writing has been my sanctuary, an outlet to preserve my hopes and to re-inspire my enthusiasm towards love and duty.

For the past years, everything about my future has been planned, of course with someone dear to me. But I do not understand why certain things do not just fit to make us closer to the goal. It is not as if he is turning his back, of course – that doesn’t seem to be even the last idea. But for some hefty decisions made in the past, that future is now at risk. Regrets… maybe that’s how I can name those feelings of wanting to turn back the time when a crucial decision concerning what you would be in the future is to be made. What Ifs surely, do not fit my interest; and I know I should concern myself more to the practical Buts and Maybes. But can you really blame me if I keep on asking the What Ifs?

I took me some courage and a lot of patience to reach this point, where everything falls in place, or at least that’s how I thought it was. And it is only now that I am trying to understand that the road to success is never made easy and I guess people who claims that this statement is true have known better. Undoubtedly, nothing is more obnoxious than knowing what you want but having no idea where to start, especially if you know you may be all alone. It is like sailing in the deep blue sea without a navigator that will tell you which direction you should pursue.

This post may seem surreal… and I guarantee you that I am completely aware of that. It’s just that I need to turn my page a little helpful to alleviate emotional stress. After all, I am still a nurse and say I am getting rid of one of the major risk factors for most illnesses – S.T.R.E.S.S!

2011-10-28T21:57:00.001+08:00

I am almost into so much joy because of the long weekend but just yesterday, I broke my phone and it became the most depressing part my year. Well, not to mention about my hopes of receiving my supposed compensation for nearly two months now. It’s harder than I thought because all the contact numbers and files I need were saved in its internal memory. I am still consoling myself right at this moment since I still can’t move on. How could it be? I have to save money to revive it cause I just can’t let it off like that – that’s how sentimental value works for me.

Anyway, a cute Min Pin - Lhasa cross-bred puppy became my diversion. I had a chance to give “her” a bath before taking her to a walk in the late afternoon with Niel. I was thinking we can flaunt her around the subdivision. However, it was so frustrating that we have to carry her all the way to the park just because she seems too lazy to walk. Nevertheless, she got attention from Korean children playing in the park but, I think they are quite surprised when I asked them if they like her in Hangul so they just left smiling… or did I freak them out cause they can’t imagine a wide-eyed Filipina talking in their language? I wonder…

My frustration reached fever-pitch when I can’t still learn how to ride a bicycle for the third try. Why on earth? Am I that unskilled? Should I just give it up or should I pursue till I got my knee caps meet the ground? But I think I should be able to teach myself how to ride it before January and that will be one of this year’s greatest achievements.

Anyway, I am still on my way of finding a balloon-type, high-waist skirt with color same as the texts of this post...

The Aftermath of Stress.

2011-10-12T22:56:00.003+08:00

It’s been ages since my last post. Oh and I cannot justify myself by just saying how busy I was the past months because that will be exaggerated. Just be glad I came back and spare me the explanation, okay?

I had the chance to unload the stress I have on my body, which had some effects on my health. But I am okay now so I feel quite refreshed. I went to Tagaytay with Niel and his family and there I had a sedentary lifestyle, which felt good, actually. We stayed for 3 days and 2 nights and felt it was still not enough. We left Pampanga on a Friday night and came back on Sunday afternoon.

The following week, I hitched on their family gathering at Fontana but only stayed for a couple of hours. I enjoyed nonetheless, despite of the short time I was there, especially when I get to sleep on a swing. How carefree but I tell you, it’s a wonderful feeling. Oh, not to mention having a bloated stomach due to so much laughter – thanks to Divine. You should meet that brat. She was a three -year old girl who talks like a grown-up.

And now, I am back to work and school after that short break. Though I was thinking I ought not to enrol for the third trimester of my master’s degree course due to some reasons, I was enlisted last Saturday. That only means one thing – another set of paper works on my table. Should I just hit my head instead so I’ll stop dreaming about having a degree? I am planning to leave PH anyway to give myself a chance to tour the continent I love the most. Should the national hero happen to read this post, I will probably disappear in a blink of an eye. Shallow as it may seem, I know you can still look beyond.

I am trying to read the posts I missed from the blogs I follow. I will get to finish them soon after this weekend.

And, I am starting to the learn Spanish and Korean language. Is anybody out there who can probably help?

xoxo.

Our 6th Year and 2nd Month.

2011-04-14T23:12:00.000+08:00

2011-04-12T19:12:00.001+08:00

REWIND. PLAY. FORWARD.

2011-04-07T00:34:00.012+08:00

It has been one year and eleven days since my graduation from my Bachelor’s degree and practically seven months and 12 days since I passed the licensure examination. Knowing that I am a nurse volunteer for more than six months now is not reasonably enough to say I am pitiful. Having been working for 8 hours a day for 5 days a week without any compensation at all is not senseless. In fact, it favors my chosen path. The privilege that has been given to me is not an opportunity you can meet every single day. It enhances my skills and develops my personality. Mind you, this is not to convince myself, as it is not anymore needed. So I am grateful bigtime for being blessed this much.

I want to share with you several things I learned since my last post:

1. Many times I've asked, how did circumstances conspire to bring me into where I am today even without specific plans in mind? Now, slowly I realize, I only need to let God direct my way...and everything else will follow :) Paulo Coelho once said (from his book, The Alchemist), “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

2. POSITIVE THOUGHTS attract POSITIVE OUTCOMES ♥ just as gravity pulls everything towards the earth’s core; positive thinking brings us closer to our goals.

3. "If you don't stand for SOMETHING, you will fall for ANYTHING." This was a line taken from the movie Sucker Punch. Our conviction and our determination to make decisions for ourselves is a way of making every opportunity work.

4. Great People are authentically those who can make you feel that you, too, can become great. In our lives, we meet different people who can inspire us to do well by challenging us. They work through positive reinforcement: giving us a taste of what life will be if we put our hearts in what we do. To look up to them is like telling myself: Someday, I will be like you,” or “Someday, I can be better than you.”

5. Negativism is contagious. It takes character to defy it. So smile and live a life. It always starts with one's self :) A smile from someone can make our day lighter. It can unload even the heaviest feeling in our hearts. So let's make every day an opportunity to uplift other people's life by having a positive aura.

6. PATIENCE is a virtue. This is actually universal and is known for its generality. I can be nurse volunteer for months – and I can take it! Because I believe I was being prepared by God for something that is bigger and beneficial.

7. "If you want others to believe in God, then you must let others see the goodness of God in YOU." –This is quoted from my CFE professor during my 1st year in college. We can tell people how good and faithful God is to us, but it is only through our actions that we can manifest authentic FAITH in Him.

PayBox

2010-11-19T18:06:00.000+08:00

PayBox

SWEET THOUGHTS

2010-10-29T09:50:00.001+08:00

Tell her you admire her. Tell her you love her at all times.
When she's upset, hold her tight.
Pick her over all the other girls you hang out with.
Play with her hair. Pick her up.
Tickle her and wrestle with her.
Just talk to her. Tell her jokes. Bring her flower just because.
Hold her hand and run. Throw pebbles at her window at night.
Let her fall asleep in your arms. Sing to her no matter how awful you sound.
Get her mad at you. Then kiss her. Give her piggy back rides.
Push her on swings. Tell her she looks beautiful. When she's sad, stay on the phone with her, even she's not saying anything.
Look into her eyes and smile.
Kiss her on her forehead.
Slow dance with her even if there's no music.
Kiss her in the rain.And when you fall in love with her...TELL HER.

*this is just soooo sweet:)

Glade Sport Lateral Drift Championship Pro AM Series

2010-09-04T11:42:00.007+08:00

July 31, 2010. I went with Niel to see a drifting and drag racing competition at the Clark International Speedway. Now, I have developed an obnoxious drive to work hard, just to have one of these luxurious cars. See, they're like eye candies, too good for my sight.

♥ An elegant Nissan 3707

♥ Ola! im in between two Nissan GTRs

♥ This is my fave. A white Lamborghini Gallardo.

♥ We caught the handsome Mr. Ryan Agoncillo. Gorgeous as ever.

♥ Late lunch with Niel

♥ A white Toyota Supra. My friend's love.

♥ Another Nissan GTR

♥ An American muscle car. See the number 11 on thw windshield. That's my lucky number.

Hope there will be a next time since we missed the drag racing competition due to the heavy rain during the afternoon.

MADA MADA DANE

2010-09-01T15:04:00.009+08:00

Cheers!

Well, what can I say? I am just so happy to be back

When I decided to stop posting months ago, it was to better prepare myself to a challenge. I thought with that way, I can maintain my focus and help myself mature. July 2010 NLE was never a joke. It was really harder than I thought it would be. Out of the hopeful 91,008, only 37, 679 passed the exam. It was horrible to think that not even half crossed the line of success.

I know friends like you were excited to hear the result from me. Did I make it or not?

It’s really saddening to make known that I passed the exam while some of those people who are very dear to me were under bereavement due to a harsh failure. I cannot fully celebrate a victorious battle whereas they’re wounded. It was damn hard to fall, I know. Like you were in the cellar and no one dares to care you’re there. But don’t get them wrong. When they failed the examination, it is not always parallel to the idea that they don’t deserve to be a registered nurse. It was not the pure knowledge that encompasses the locus of the NLE. It was more about character and patience. When you have finally figured out this is what you wanted to be, then there is a high probability you will end up getting it. A confused mind taking the exam yields confused result. That’s how I simply put things together to understand. So guys, you can always stick to this thought. When it was not given to you the last time, it means its “MADA MADA DANE.” (It means not yet or you still have lots more to work on. Thanks to Ryoma Echizen. It may seem a bluff but I always know it has a deep meaning beyond. Sorry guys, I just love Prince of Tennis.)

This is really a big comeback, eh? Aren’t you guys welcoming me??

BUSY MONTH

2010-05-28T11:56:00.003+08:00

Okay guys. I had another lay-out. Yipee! I just simply love it.
Anyways, i apologize for not having been active in here since the last week.
Since I've told you that I'm taking the licensure examination this July, I have to take my word seriously.
Or else, people will kick my ass off.
Most people, of course that includes me, hates pressure from expectations.
My academic award made a great influence, although I am not a fan of the idea that those kind of awards define a person's total personality. I realized that an IQ is not always parallel to being a good person.
EQ is much more to consider.

I do hope you'll pray for me.
Someone knows how hard I am trying to be at my best.
I'll appreciate support from my blogger friends:)

I missed blogging a lot. Regards to all.

PS: I am sorry I cannot attend to the tags right now. I promise I will if I had the chance the next week. Thanks a lot!

Roll Back

2010-05-10T18:59:00.006+08:00

Hey there! I missed to blog during the Mother's Day to express my sincerest gratitude for my Mom's unending love for us all. But nevertheless, I had given her a special card signed by my siblings and Papa as well. I went home to celebrate her day simply and it all started with the mass. I was glad to see the mass celebrant. It was Father Ching, the priest we loved back in high school. He was one of the sweetest, humblest and kind-hearted I knew. He was inspiring as always. We had simple meal at home and ended up eating gallons of double dutch ice cream.

To my mom, I love you dearly. No words can actually express how I am thankful to be your daughter. You are such a wonderful person, and I thank God for giving me a bestfriend like you. I may not be able to repay you for all your efforts to push us where we are right now. But I promised I will love you always, regardless of the time and space.

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Another thing to celebrate? Well, it was my fist ever time to exercise my right to vote for the National Elections, although I had voted for the local elections way back on 2008. When I listen to the news, hearing that people endures the heat of the sun and the crowded schools made me feel a bit hesitant to proceed. But when i realized that voting isn't just a right, but more so a RESPONSIBILITY as a Filipino. It will be six, long years before we can have another opportunity to choose, so why wait if we can have the chance to air our conviction now?

I hope, just like every Filipino, that the future leader of the country is the one that was bounded to be the advocate of each people who will address the need for a change. I am absolutely positive that God will set things for good. Mabuhay, Pilipinas!

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I'm also taking this opportunity to thank SIS ELLA for giving me this beautiful award:

Rules for this award:

1. Put Logo on Blog | Post

2. Nominate up to 10 Blogs to show your gratitude.

3. Be sure to link nominees within the post.

4. Let them know that they received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

People that I give this award to:

1. FRAN

2. RIVA

3. TJ

4. DIDZ

5. ANGEL

6. CARMEN

7. CHELLE

8. KRYK

9. ELLA ( I'm giving it back to you for a reason you know :D )

10. To every reader of my blog:) thank you so much!

Kimwell's Domain + Wordpress Hosting Blog Contest

2010-05-05T18:54:00.005+08:00

I was invited by a good fellow to join his contest. It was my first attempt... and luckily I had the plenty time to join a contest by now. I felt the sudden interest to join so I'm blogging about the contest now. I am also inviting you guys to join Kimwell's contest. This way, we can also extend our greetings for his 23rd birthday. Happy Birthday to you! I am hoping for the success of your contest and may you enjoy your moment:)

To those who are interested to join, just please visit his site by clicking this link. May you guys enjoy the day and keep blogging:)

IRON MAN 2

2010-04-30T22:10:00.000+08:00

Niel and I watched Iron Man 2 an hour ago. Should say it's a must see movie - certainly, like the first one. Of course I'm not here to elaborate more. You guys must see it for yourselves. I admired Scarlet Johansson as Black Widow, though. With the extraordinary skills in martial arts. And, I almost seem to forget. I liked her outfit as an undercover of S.H.I.E.L.D.

PRC Application.

2010-04-27T19:02:00.002+08:00

Last April 25, we went to the assigned venue for Region III to apply for the Nursing Licensure Examination which was scheduled by the PRC on the 26th (the next day) at 8 am. At 10pm, we were surprised to find out more applicants were on their line already. Some were inside small tents and the others were sleeping on the main street with only blankets under their body. I was horrified upon learning we're basically headed to do the same just to have our line for the application. But the thing is, we have no blankets, mattress or whatsoever sleeping paraphernalia with us. We have no idea of what was going to happen so we were basically out of the place. Since sleep is a physiologic need, my friends who can't contain drowsiness had the courage to find something we can spread on the cemented road so we can have even just naps while waiting. Oh, i have to commend the new use of the tarpaulins and posters of the politicians for that. We slept for few minutes, and upon waking up, mosquito bites showed on our skin. And I have to add the disgusting smell from the drainage. Having pity for myself was the worst. I realized I have a house where I can sleep to, but here I am sleeping on the street. But I preferred to stay with my batch mates. I told myself, if they can go through it, and so I am. OMG, can you guys imagine what we experienced? But nevertheless, God is still good. On the process, we were fortunate to have our instructors until the end, helping and guiding us all throughout the process. Waiting is harder than the application process itself which lasted for less than an hour. Oh God, thank you so much I'm through! Thank you for giving me a home. I now know how it was like to have no place to sleep. Good luck to the other applicants.

Behind My Name

2010-04-16T20:56:00.007+08:00

To release the tension and pressure due to the coming licensure exam, I browsed my page in Facebook.

I saw some posts of my friends revealing the meaning behind their names and thought I'd do the same.

I am not an entire fan of any applications but for fun, I did clicked on the application and moved the mouse to hit the allow button. I was totally entertained upon knowing the meaning behind my name. I did this post to share it with you.

A = crazy (yeah, i certainly agree!)
R = funny (not all the time, though)
I = is really sweet & romantic (i can be this type very much, in particular instances)
A = crazy
N = is a very good kisser too! (owww? *blush*)
N = is a very good kisser too!
E = has gorgeous eyes (i believe so! that's not only according to me - ang yabang daw! haha! seriously, kaya kong i-donate ang lahat ng organs ko when i'm dead; but not my eyes. i want to have them till forever. selfish???)

K = hot (oh, men!♥ sabi ko na eh! nananalig ako!!! - sa nanay ko.)
A = crazy
M = Makes dating fun (to this i must agree. daig ko pa ang pasyente sa mental.)
I = is really sweet & romantic
L = is a very good kisser
L = is a very good kisser
E = has gorgeous eyes

A = crazy
N = is a very good kisser too!
D = a very good girlfriend or boyfriend anyone ever had (my oh my! to this i'm certain. kasi naman sino pa ba ang ibang naging girlfriend niya??? ako lang kaya. duh! but i like it still♥♥♥)
E = has gorgeous eyes
S = makes people laugh (not so often. but i love the feeling when i do.)

To sum it all up, Ianne "is a very good kisser too!" Oh my, nakakahiya ako. Haha! I ended with this just because N appeared the most than the other letters (Don't count. If you do, neglect the As and the Es. Hehe.) Can't stop smiling♥♥♥ *smirks*

BEACH.BEACH.BEACH.

2010-04-08T19:25:00.005+08:00

Okay now. As promised, I am officially posting about the beach vacation we had the last week.

I was simply excited upon hearing we'll set off for swimming after the Holy Week. To mention that I was deprived of a healthy social life during my college years. So of course, being a typical gal, I had my list of "things to buy," being like a child who is hydrophilic. It's been so long since I had a real score with the beach. Luckily, I had completed the summer paraphernalias a day before we left. We went to Bagac, Bataan - more or less a two-hour drive from Angeles if the shortest way was preferred. We cannot afford to go further than the location since Monday was the official start of the review classes for the licensure examination.

Here goes some of the pictures taken during the vacation.

These pictures were taken after having a walk towards the left of the beach resort, where huge rocks can be found. Most tourists had their pictures here. So, I hadn't let the chance passed by. Mud water from the mountain can be seen due to rain fall.

The following were edited and uploaded by Ajay in his site. Thanks for letting me borrow them for posting:))

Signature from Fran

2010-04-05T21:41:00.000+08:00

I decided to delay my post about the beach party. I'm sorry about that. This is because I wanted to indulge more time telling you about it. I do not like the idea of hurried posting just so I lack much time. That can compromise the thoughts I would wanna share and I don't want it to happen. But I bet I'm doing it this week.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Fran for giving me this cute signature:

You see, it was so adorable and to be honest, I really love it. Thanks, Fran!

Oh, and this one with the Twilight Characters in their miniature mesmerized me. It was so amazing! Credits as well for Fran.

UPDATE 101

2010-04-02T16:22:00.009+08:00

Hi, there! Oh well, it’s been ages since I made an update. So when I’m back in the city, I managed to scull my fingers on my keyboard. I’ll give you a glimpse of what happened to me during the last week.

March 20 (Saturday). It was basically six days before graduation and I had my pinning ceremony. It was almost but not quite solemn as it should be due to slipping accidents my fellows encountered at the stage. Too bad. Nevertheless, we have to be thankful no one landed on the floor. Anyway, I am so thankful I had my parents with me during the event. An event that may unofficially but reliably proclaim that I am indeed a candidate for graduation (so I won’t need to wait for the deliberation, eh?). They were both happy seeing me in my gala. I made them cry during the 3rd part of the ceremony – the Vaya Con Dios – when I handed them my surprise and love letters. Not to mention You Raise Me Up was being sung as background music by a talented Angelenean. I felt I was so lucky having my Mom and Dad during those years I worked very hard to be what I am right now. I thank the Lord for that. It is an expression of His unending love.

March 25 (Thursday). I had my hair cut and colored for tomorrow’s ceremony. I picked burgundy red to be dyed on my hair. I had spent several hours at the salon, impatiently waited for my hair to be treated and colored. It was all worth it anyway. I love how it looked like. My credit for the very good stylist Ate Jack. during the afternoon, we had our practice for graduation. I was very happy to have found my name on the list of honor graduates. Being a Cum Laude has not been my self-interest. It was just a superb blessing from God and an offering for my parent's sacrifices to have me finished college.

During the night, me, niel and his siblings decided to treat ourselves with frozen yogurt at Cold Spoon. That was just so awesome! Here was the picture we had taken.

March 26 (Friday). It was both my brother and mine’s graduation. Woke up at 7:00 am. Adrenalin rush shook me as I realized I do not prefer the earrings I bought yesterday for my dress. So I have to go back to the nearest mall at 9:00 am to buy a new set. Lucky I have found one in a span of 30 minutes. I also got its bracelet as a pair off. Went off to the bathroom when I’m back home and prepared my things to set myself for the salon. Arrived there at quarter before twelve and Mom followed after an hour for her hair and make-up as well. By the way, I forgot to tell you guys that I picked the red dress for my day. It took us three hours to be finished. Complete with the nail care and other stuffs. The ceremony went on smoothly and solemnly. No words can actually express the feeling being there at the front seat, earning the fruit of my labor. I was so grateful and I feel so love and so blessed. All the hurts vanished and happiness is just what you can see around. It was so right - the moment and all. These were some of the pictures I had at the venue. It may actually grant the request of my fellow bloggers to post a picture with the dress on. Do I look good or what? I had a feeling I got bigger than the past two weeks. See the one on red – that’s me:DD I will post another this week.

March 30 (Tuesday). I went out with Niel. Shopped for swim suits and summer dress (for me) and swimming and boxer shorts (for him). I also managed to shop for my brothers’ gifts for their graduation. It was a bit late for Arvin since I hadn’t had the chance to buy him what I promised to give him before the 26th. He liked the perfume anyway. I actually bought 3. The other will be graduating from high school this coming April 5, and the other one was intended for my youngest brother who might get jealous with the two.

April 3 (That's Tomorrow). We'll set our feet to Bagac for the beach! We will be leaving till Sunday and I can't wait. It is about time to enjoy the summer and put the heat of the sun into use.

Updating about the beach vacation on Monday:))

Glam Dress Search

2010-03-19T00:28:00.002+08:00

I had spent a couple of days searching for a glam dress for graduation.

I dunno if I was too picky that I can not find one that is so alluring for me.

Being in the mall with so much people, bugging around to hover for one dress is just as difficult -

of course in consideration of the guidelines issued by the college.

The feeling of heaviness strike my legs at the end of the day, so I ended up elevating them during the night.

I was bought a frozen yogurt with crushed Oreo cookies on top from Cold Spoon as a treat.

Surprisingly, I found a store adjacent into it with girly stuffs. I found admirable dresses inside

so I decided to return a day after.

Guess what?! Should I say the task for searching a glam dress for graduation was over? Not really. Although I have found a glam red dress that suited my frame. Simple but oh so elegant. Must I post a picture?

Perhaps when I got it on hands. The saleslady told me there will be new arrivals next week.

But still, I can not let go of the red one. So I handed her a down payment to reserve the dress.

So if there has been a chance I was struck by another from the new arrivals, I can swap it on spot.

Not in so business eh?

MIND SPEAKS

2010-03-17T22:31:00.010+08:00

When I went to the tailor to verify my measurement for my gala yesterday, I was pissed by the raging heat of the sun. It was kinda irritating walking on the streets without an umbrella on, feeling every rays of the sun excruciating the cells of my skin. So I was barely wearing a face with my eyebrows touching each other’s edge. I was close to my destination when I peeked at my phone to see a SMS from my classmate asking “why such face?” And so I was reminded I don’t need to be a voodoo doll and wish things would adjust for me. So there, I realize again that a little smile can somehow lighten even the worst mood – that’s the first thing.

Second. I was hurrying to print the other parts of the manuscript when Niel came to ask me if we could have lunch together. I said it was okay but I have to finish the document first. It was such a mess since I can not work efficiently with all the rush. So I decided to take the lunch. It was already a habit for us to utter a prayer before meals so we proceeded to bless the food. Right after the prayer, I heard Niel say it was such a cliché, that when you recite the same prayer everyday for several times, you actually loose its meaning and hold onto it for the sake of having a prayer. The real essence – that is to express gratitude to the Almighty for having food to fill our stomachs – was therefore not present. In the end, we concluded that it is better to just have a personal prayer instead of reciting the same old one.

2010-03-16T15:44:00.001+08:00

Feeling sleepy after the grave yard shift, I still managed to recall my "TO DO LIST." I have wanted them to finish in a snap of a finger if that was possible to relieve myself from the stress it brings. The stress was even aggravated by the feeling of nausea which may be from the variety of foods my group and I had taken at midnight. Okay, i am letting you have a peek of the not-so-long list. Oh, I forgot to mention I have accomplished some this morning before going home.

1.Have the approval sheet of our case presentation signed by the adviser and one of the panelists
2. ~~Hand the edited copy of the manuscript to the chair and the other member of the panel~~
3. ~~Verify if I had my measurement of the gala uniform for the pinning ceremony (that's on Saturday)~~
4. Find a glam dress for graduation (that's on the 26th of this month)
5. ~~Submit the PRC requirements to the RLE Level IV coordinator for the boards~~
6. Hand the copy of the birth certificates I had collected from the class to the registrar's office
7. Complete my dose of the antibiotic to be spared from the shitty cough and colds
8. Have my hair cut and colored.

There you go! I hope I can finish the remaining tasks before Thursday. Friday should be a free day before the Saturday event. Not so excited eh.?

Make your blogs CARBON NEUTRAL

2010-03-15T12:27:00.004+08:00

Today I am advocating the program "My Blog is Carbon Neutral." It was after a study conducted by Alexander Wissner-Gross, PhD, a physicist at Harvard University and an environmental activist who suggested that an average website causes about 0.02g (0,0008oz.) of carbon dioxide for each visit. This means that a website with 15,000 visits a month has an annual carbon dioxide emission of 3,6kg (8lb.)

This will entail the ideal that one blog is parallel to one tree planted in the spring of 2010 by the Arbor Day Foundation. It is a way of making people more aware of the environmental issues we face right now - from the floods and green house effects. This is a call that we may or we may not choose to respond. In the end, this program will not only benefit the facilitators but the whole world as well.

Let us all adhere to neutralize the carbon dioxide emissions of our blogs by advocating the program.

From Facebook.

2010-03-13T13:52:00.006+08:00

*Translated: if... when you sing a song that is played from your ear phones, you feel you have the voice like its singer. (thanks to Camille for the tag)

I had a good laugh after I was tagged in this photo in Facebook. Perhaps some could repost it if they can sympathize with me:)

UNLOCKING LOVE

2010-03-12T00:25:00.002+08:00

*Created four years ago.
It was reposted for a special reason.
Hope you will be inspired as I was.*

When love knocks at you,
let it enter,
deceiving as it may be.

Adhere it to embrace you,
unworthy you think as you are.

Grip it with tenderness,
though its concealed thorns
may wound you.

Chase its path,
though it’s painful and tough.

Let no fear control you,
even it scares you so.

For love leaps,
and mends its guilt.

When it whispers,
stand and listen.

Don’t let it slip away,
though shame may shatter your strength.

It will stay with you,
just as a guide
to dream, to hope,
to strive.

When it draws you to wretchedness,
yield not,
though it may tear you to pieces.

For as love may seem
to protect you,
so it worn you.

When it tempts you
to censure,
long to kneel in prayer.

It heals a broken spirit,
and wipes every tears in the eyes.

It feels the emptiness
of a lonely room,
gives it light,
and produces its individual desires.

Disguised as it is in an angle,
its rays still overflow.

As everyone exalts in its splendor,
so as a fragile heart will be.

It is rooted in righteousness,
grown in sacrifice,
and bounded by gratitude.

Truly, love’s not easy to enrich.
Neither easy to hold
on both hands.

You stumble,
you collapse,
you gloom;

Yet, you bear it all.

Love will live eternally,
as the sun continues to shine,
and as the waves continue to meet the shore.

It will fear no evil,
even the shadow of death.

For love is love,
precious and timeless,
pure and secured
in heart and in mind,
even in soul.

Love is a grace
that sprang from above

Love…
so mysterious yet, likeable
so painful yet, attractive
so invisible yet, so appealing.

And when its true,
it wins.
Certainly-
in the end.