Examination Convos

Awhile ago, Jona, Nessa, Kath, Angie and I were talking about dreams.

And whenever a group of people talk about dreams, they usually ask about the kind of dream that made you jerk or wakes you up because you felt like falling. Why do we jerk and wake up when something like that happens? I know everyone has this kind of dream.

Now, I may have found the answer to everyone's question. I searched the internet... and here's what I found:

There is actually a term to describe what you are experiencing in your dream. It is called myclonic jerks. Many who dream that they are falling sometimes jerk or twitch their legs/arms and end up waking themselves up. There is no concrete reason as to why this happens.

One theory is that it is our instinctive response for what the brain perceives as
a potentially dangerous situation. Sometimes dreams are so real that the brain believes that you are really falling or in some sort of danger. And hence the brain sends signals to the body to start "fleeing".

According to biblical interpretations, dreams about falling have a negative overtone and suggest that man is acting and walking according to his own way of thinking and not those of the Lord.

Our school uses "proctoring" during examinations. One or two proctors are present.

More RANDOM ICST convos: EXAMINATION DAYS PART TWO

Maam Liezyl: Anyone caught cheating, automatically 5. Please take a look at them Maam Yvonne.

During examination.

Giovanne: Wala mani choice oi, kung mangopya ko singko ko. Kung dili ko mag answer singko lang gihapon ko. (*This leaves me with no choice. If I am caught cheating, I'd get 5, if I don't answer I'd get 5 too. *)
Maam Yvonne: Dawata na lang sa maayong kabubut-un (*Then accept the facts with all your heart*)
Giovanne: Pero, at least kung mangopya ko.... I've tried my best. (*But, at least if I copy.... I've tried my best*)

*CLASS LAUGHS*

Giovanne: Maam, ang ingon lang ni Maam Liezyl kay, ang mangopya. Unya kung isturya na lang namo ang answer? (*Maam, What Maam Liezyl told us, is that "if we copy". What if we just dictate our answers then?*)

Giovanne was really funny awhile ago. He'd sing while checking the answers out. And then when Maam Yvonne would catch him... he would stop and pretend he is dancing. And he would actually make the moves like an ethnic dancer and say....

"See... I'm promoting our culture...."

But at the same time... he would crane his neck along with his.. hands moving in an ethnic-kind-of-way.

I wish I could video him. I cannot take my cellphone out. *GAH*

Giovanne: Wala ma'y pulos ang kodigs nako ani oi! (*My kodigs was of no use at all!*)

Gleamore rarely goes to our class, and it is unusual to find him soo silent and answering his test paper.

Jona: Ok ni si Gleamore ah! Murag nikaon diod siya ug kalabasa. (*Wow. Gleamore is doing good, I think he ate some squash.*)

Maam Yvonne: Nangopya nasad ka ba! (*You are cheating again!*)
Giovanne: Excuse me, wala ka'y proeba na nangopya ko. (*Excuse me, You don't have a proof that I copied.*)

Giovanne: Pag mapul-an ko i-pass na man diod nako ni ba. Kapoi kaayo ba mu-timing kung kanus-a mugawas si maam or dili mutanaw, kapoy maghulat ug answer. (*If I would be fed up, I'd pass this. It's so tiring to wait for Maam to go out or not watching, and it's tiring to wait for the answers to arrive.*)
Renel: Gawas sad panagsa Maam, one minute lang. (*Maam, try going even for a minute*)
Giovanne: One minute to copy it all. That is, kung makabalik pa ka. (*One minute to copy it all. That is, if you can go back*)
Maam Yvonne: Kay lockan ko ninyo? (*Coz you would lock me up then?*)

Maam Yvonne: Kung wala na moy answer, pwede namo mugawas. (*If you dont have any answer, you can go out.*)
Giovanne: That's life.... you must try...even if it means getting 5. Maam did you not copy your way to college?
Maam Yvonne: Nope.
Giovanne: Then your life was boring.

Giovanne passed his papers already.

Maam Yvonne: Batchoy and Karlo!!
Giovanne: Karlo akala ko mabait ka, yun pala magkadugo lang tayo.

Avy is a silent cheater! Bwahaha. Or I have not heard her talking about it. But I saw her awhile ago approaching the front wanting to get the "confiscated" photocopy of our exam when our teacher was not looking at all. But she backed out... *laughing mischievously* saying she got scared she might get caught and get 5.

The thing is... we did not get to study our Software Engineering exam. So it was a hopeless case.
That's why everyone keeps talking the whole time. :)

Numerical Analysis

I'm starting to like math. Or is math falling in love with me? Bwahahaha. Wish ko lang.

Anyway, I aced my Numerical Analysis awhile ago. Which is sooo unlike me... because when it comes to Gauss, blah, and blah.... I don't have the patience to finish a veryyyy long mathematical/numerical equation.

We have 2 numerical problems.

And guess how long it took me to finish it perfectly?

3 long hours.

Bwahaha. I guess my 3 hours was worth it, then. Unlike my pre-finals exam. *Gah* I did not get one problem right. My teacher just placed B for effort. My effort for trying to solve the problem for 2 hours.

Anyway, credits to my teacher, Maam Yvonne. I like it when she teaches math, she makes it sound so simple. And she gives us nice grades. Thank you for showing me the path...how to love math. -_-

And did I mention how shocked Maam Yvonne was, and even told Sir MJ about it?

I have 5 exams tomorrow.

Compiler Design, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Information System, and Software Engineering. -_-

Random ICST convos: EXAMINATION DAYS

5 minutes before exam:

Jona and June: Friends tayo haaa? People!!! Friendship.
Jasper: Activate bluetooth.
Cedrick: Where's the hub?
Johnnel: Copy and paste.
Tina: Edit it also.
Nessa: Psst. Just send it to me.

During exam:

*Evan checking out his phone*
Maam Yvonne: EVAN!!! Cellphone!
Evan: My mom just texted me. Am I not allowed to reply? (eeep. What an excuse!)

Karlo looking around...
Maam Yvonne: Karlo!!!!!
Karlo: Huh? I was just looking around

MaamYvonne: EEEkk... I'm running out of space for all the red marks!!

Giovanne: Bahala na minusan ko nimo Maam, basta mangopya lng ko (I dont care if you mark a minus maam, as long as I can copy answers)

*Cedrick craning his neck on Giovanne's paper*
Maam Yvonne: Cedrick!!!! Minus Ten
Cedrick: Hey!!

Maam Fe: Do not be shocked, if you see your grades failing ha?

Maam Yvonne: JV!!!! You are always looking at Joanne's paper!
JV: Ako na lang pirme. (Why is it always me?)

Delaying Tactics:

Giovanne: Maam, They want you at Tesda
Renel: Maam, gawas gawas sad panagsa. (Maam, go out once in awhile)

New Teacher: Why are you so noisy?
Johnnel: Maam, we can't concentrate if it's silent.
New Teacher: Huh? Won't your classmates be disturbed?
Johnnel: No, they like it that way. Right guys?
*class says yes while hissing and mumbling the answers*
Johnnel: See? If it's noisy, we get more answers.

Jesel: Wala na si maam. Dali dali!

or someone would ask the teacher something to divert his/her attention.

Hopeless cases:

and if all else fails.... Just pass your paper.

*looking around at his classmates handing out their papers*
Evan: Let's pass our papers.
Uone: Later.
Evan: It's no use, they passed it already.

Final Exam

Our final exam will start tomorrow, what a drag. But on the lighter side, our classes would be almost over. (We still have our departmental exam.)

Our class was again in it's usual rowdy self, specially the SIS class.

It's almost December, and then it would be January. January a dreaded month, we will be starting our thesis na. I'm still debating with myself whether to have mine descriptive or the one with a program.

Descriptive Thesis - mainly research, surveys and polls. They said this is hard because, the panel can fire up a lot of questions, therefore you cannot control their questions.

Program - basically, you have to make a program. Programming is too stressing for me. *GAH* But one good thing is, they rarely ask questions if they can see the program you made.

Que sera, sera.

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I finally got to eat MANGO CHARLOTTE! Im eating one now. Want a slice? :)

Tuna and Pancit

It was supposed to be a "model-shoot-of-our-model-wannabe-Renel" awhile ago.

Renel asked me last week, that she wants some of her pictures taken at our lawn instead of some studio. And I think she has a couple of reasons for that.

1.) No photographers wincing on her pose
2.) No photographers having crazy ideas about her being SO-SO
3.) No photographers telling her "do-this do-that"
4.) She can change her outfit (even if it takes soo long. as in long!)
5.) She can bring lots and lots of outfit (3 bags all-in-all!)
6.) The TALENT FEE of the photographers(w/c would be Red and me) is FREE

Although she cannot be spared about the food. Because everybody needs to at least bring their own contribution.

Anyway, the original plan was just Renel, Me, Avy, and Vanessa.
But then, Jona, Giovanne, Red, and Bords tagged along.

We did not arrive at our place together. Jona, Red and Bordz went ahead, because Avy and I were still waiting for Renel and Giovanne to emerge from the Convenience Store which was conveniently located in front of our school.

While Renel, Avy, Giovanne and I was riding at the jeepney... we were babbling away.

Jeepney Conversation:

Avy: I have a question.
Renel: What?
Avy: Why can't we cross Samal Island these days?
Giovanne: I have an answer for that.
Avy: What?
Giovanne: Well, since we all know that it's December and the.. uhmmm what do you call that? the uhmm?
Avy: What?
Giovanne: the... you know... *tries to act it*
Avy: Current?
Giovanne: Yeah, the current is strong...
Avy: You're wrong.
Giovanne: Why ? What's the answer then?
Avy: We can't cross it, because it has no pedestrian lane.

*everyone rolled their eyes*

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My uncle who lives next door has his own karaoke, and we borrowed it last night because there was a gathering of DXN members. It was more like a birthday party at the same time, because there were three celebrants.

Giovanne and the rest of the gang eyed the karaoke, and eventually they got to use it. They were belting out their favorite karaoke songs while Renel was busy with her beauty rituals (make-up/costume) and all that.





Avy sang a few songs while waiting for Vanessa to arrive. Vanessa was the one who bought the tuna flakes and egg. When Vanessa arrived, they immediately went upstairs to cook. Yay!

MENU: Tuna Flakes mixed with egg (an Avydooby speciality), and HOT Pancit Canton (contributed by Giovanne) and Rice(by me).

Drink: We have the apple juice(contributed by Renel) , and unlimited supply of Cold water/Hot water.

Sitch: Everyone eating when the food was served. Everyone talking at once at the same time eating. Giovanne was unusually silent.

Me: Uyy hilom kaayo si Giovanne! (Uyy Giovanne, is so silent.)

Everyone turned to look at him.

Giovanne: Well, I did not eat breakfast and lunch. *hogging away* Ahhhhh.. It's so hot! *referring to the pancit* You know my life....
Red: Pag-undang na ug Dota Giovanne, di naka naga kaon ug lunch tungod ana. (Stop playing Dota Giovanne, you don't eat lunch because of that.)
Avy: Giovanne, won't play right?
*Giovanne did not answer.... which means he still wants to play*

Jona: Giovanne, why are you not eating tuna?
Giovanne: Hmmp. Sige na lang ko ug tuna sa balay. (Hmmp. I always eat tuna at home.)
Jona: Gina-unsa nimo ang tuna? (What do you do with the tuna?)
Giovanne: Of course, what do i do with a tuna? I eat it!

Random ICST Convos:

Giovanne: Ginabisbisan ang mga treeth... (Watering the treeth..)
Bordz: Unsa ang ginabisbisan? (What are they watering?)
Red: mga treeth.

Every great dream

I really was itching to change the look of my blog. (I did not change the layout... because I like it the way it is. Just the theme, the colors, the header, etc...)

Finally, I found the right uhmm message for it.

Dreams and Dreamers. I chanced upon a short story about a man who made his dreams come true.

I'll share it with you ha?

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There was this guy whose name was Larry Walters. He was a truck driver, but his life-long dream was to fly. He even tried joining the Air Force but then he was disqualified because of his poor eyesight. One day, because of his desperation to fly he took matters into his own hands.

He bought 45 large weather balloons and a tank of helium. He then blew up the balloons, attached them to a lawn chair, packed a BB gun and some sandwiches and then cut the anchoring cords.

He climbed faster and higher than he expected and in a matter of minutes he rose to an elevation of 11,000 feet! But, Larry got scared of shooting the balloons of such a high altitude, he just stayed up there, sailing for 14 hours.

Eventually, he drifted into the approach corridor for the Los Angeles International Airport. A PanAm pilot, later radioed the tower about a guy passing in a lawn chair with a gun on his lap. Finally, the Navy dispatched a helicopter and performed a successful rescue.

Larry was led away by the authorities, a reporter called out to him and asked:

"Mr. Walters, why did you do it?"

Larry: "Hey, if you want to turn your dreams into a reality, you can't just sit around."

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Isn't that true? The story is so inspiring, and what he said was right. If you have dreams and want them to be real, you simply cannot just sit around and wait for it to happen.

Most of us dream, fantasize and even ask God, about a lot of things. And then, we often wonder where are the results? And it would result to pessimism, because we have asked for a lot of things, but then they do not arrive. And then a lot would question, God's existence, simply because his/her prayers were unanswered.

But you see, God merely observes the way you live your life. He does not create your life for you. He would not Create or Uncreate your circumstances/situations for you. He just watch and He reminds you now and then about "what works", and "what does not work" in order to live your life perfectly.

Remember: You are the Michaelangelo of your life.

People have a lot of dreams. Some don't work for it, that's why they rarely get it. (Remember, Juan Tamad?) Too lazy, to pick the apple. Never trying to reach it.... but waiting for that apple to fall. Too lazy, to take or create an oppurtunity for you to achieve your dreams. God gave us the tools, and it is common sense to USE it. Most people, do not see this. People wants to have the RESULTS fall in front of them. They want money to rain from the sky(or the apple to fall into their open mouth just like Juan).

And then people... would call dream to be just dreams. Dreams are Dreams and Reality is Reality. But, I tell you this.... Dreams can be REAL, if we strive to reach for the stars.

If we did what Larry just did. If we worked for it, instead of just sitting or lazing around waiting for things to happen. We can make our dreams come true. YOU can make things happen, dude! That's reality! -_-

Do not be afraid to dream, do not be afraid of your ambition. Strive to reach it, because you can, I tell you, you can.

"If other people try to hold you back, then you dont want your dream badly enough, and dont tell me you do.

Because other people don't stop you from dreaming. YOU STOP yourself. You get in your own way, because you are AFRAID of what you might become, even if that something is a wonderful thing."

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. :) If you are able to picture it in your mind.... it is proof enough... that you can catch it with your hands. Claim it. Claim your birthright, do not give it up like what Esau did.

May your dreams come true.. and KEEP DREAMING :)

Currently Reading: Follow the Stars Home by Luanne Rice.

Sunny days and Rainy Nights

The heat is on. -_- It's soo sunny...but the heat is quite unbearable nowadays. Oh well, that's the sun.. we can't stop it from shining... i'll just enjoy basking under it until it lasts. Which reminds me of the song from Barney....

"Oh Mr. Sun Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.. please shine down on me... Oh Mr. Sun Sun, Mr. Golden Sun hiding behind the tree..."

My review for The Loop can be found here. I'm still checking out on what book to read next.

I just fixed Giovanne's blog layout, and I'm glad he liked it. Try visiting his blog... and he is still a first timer. So bear with him. :)

I watched an episode of CSI I downloaded months back. I dont have the time to watch.. and fortunately... awhile ago.. i tried watching one. It was about a Doctor and a Nurse. Very gory. Eekie. -_-

I will be leaving you with a long Grissom-lecture:

Grissom: Sad, isn't it doc? Guys like us. Couple of middle aged men who have allowed their work to consume their lives. The only time when we touch other people was when we were wearing our latex gloves. We wake up one day and we realise for 50 years, we are not really living at all. But then all of a sudden, we get a second chance. Somebody, young and beautiful shows up, somebody we could care about. She offers us a new life with her, but we have a big decision to make right? Because we have to risk everything we've worked for in order to have her. I couldn't do it, but you did. You risked it all, and she shared you a wonderful life, didn't she? But then she took it away, and gave it to somebody else, and you were lost. You took her life.. and you killed them both... and now you have nothing.

Doctor: I'm still here

Grissom: Are you?

Sleigh Ride

For two consecutive meetings my Economics and Entrepreneurship class was with NO TEACHER AT ALL. I'm not complaining or anything, in fact I am grateful (not that I don't like our teacher) at least I can read the book I am reading for two hours. :P

(Btw, he left us some seatworks which could be done in 5 minutes tops.)

I'm currently reading The Loop by Nicholas Evans. It's a great book. I think I'll be finishing the book tonight, because Avy will borrow it, prolly tomorrow.

Im currently listening to some Christmas Songs, just to be in the spirit! Haha. Actually, I just like hearing Christmas Songs when Christmas is coming my way. :)

"Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go, Let's look at the show,"

I just finished my 5-hour driving lessons. Finally =)

Oh and I would like to greet a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to dwin dwin!! I made a banner for him too! I know you had a wonderful day today!

I am suddenly craving for....

That's my favorite cake EVER! It's called Mango Charlotte, made in Bistro Rosario. (It has a durian counterpart but I like the Mango better. I like durian when it's just the fruit or a shake.) Whenever I think of birthdays, Mango Charlotte pops in my mind. And I have the picture. Waaa it makes me hungrier. *rawr* I hope Dwinny and all of you guys can try the cake. It's really good.

That's all for now. I already made you crave(*drool*) over that cake or whatever cake you like that reminded you... just as I did tonight. -_-

What a Day

Yesterday was Avydooby's birthday. I greeted her when I woke up, and she promptly asked me for a gift! Hah! That's Avy! Anyway, she did not know... that everyone was up to something for that day.

The first plan was (I might as well spoil the plans here since it's over) to surprise her at Cindrew's Cafe. A cafe of our classmate Andoy, where everyone plays Dota. So, we told Avy to at least play Dota and I even told her, Andoy might let her play for free as a gift since it is her birthday. Oh dbaaa?

During our first period, Giovanne made his own version of the Happy Birthday song for Avy. And i have to video it using my phone.. but I have to tell you the resolution is not that great. Oh and listen to how Giovanne sang the whole song! Ahh, it would surely make you laugh.




This was his first attempt with everyone trying to interrupt him during the whole song.. and he did not finish because he ended up laughing.





His third and last attempt of the Birthday song. (NOTE: Our teacher went out for awhile... while Giovanne was singing. We were doing our seatwork that time.)





The ending of his own song, and our teacher arrived and reprimanding him, while Avy saying Thank You. :) (The girl "voice" interrupting him when Giovanne ended his song, and everyone went back to business.)

Anyway, June Mae and Nessa changed the plan and thought of surprising Avy during our second period.





You can find out on what Avy thought of our surprise HERE.

Six years...

I just attended DXN's 6th Recognition Rally here in Davao. The production numbers were great!
And I suddenly remembered when we had our production number 2 or 3 years ago at the same event. It was a great experience.. and I have this craving in me.. that I want to relive that moment.. becauseeeeee... WE HAD NO VIDEO!!!

I already informed everyone involved.. that we might do it again for next year's recognition rally. :) I can't wait! -_-

Our production number would then be IN MEMORY OF our choreographer who just passed away last month. Kuya "Ricky Martin". A very talented Dance Instructor... who has this passion and love for dancing and art. I would remember him telling everyone what his favorite color. Do you want to know?

RM: What's your favorite color?
me: Pink!
RM: Hah! That's nothing compared to mine! Mine is sky red, dirty black...

Before he left this world, he even made his group champion over Kadayawan Festival. (Or so, I heard.) *sigh* Oh well. At least Kuya Rick sure did left a lot of wonderful memories with us.

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Tomorrow.. I shall be accompanying my mom out of town. Oh well. See you everyone. And may you all have a wonderful day ahead.. and Always Enjoy God's Abundance! :)

Insight of the Day:

"An individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life." - Dr. Joyce Brothers

Disneyland HK

Background: Thunder and Lightning. (It's raining!)

I heard my dad laughing yesterday when they watched a report with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Mayor Digong, as what most people like to call him, or Lolo Digong, or The Punisher for a much cooler nick was interviewed by our local news anchor Stephen Manangan (who is also a registered DXN member), about how peaceful are the cementeries in Davao blah blah....

NOTE: The actual sentences used are different from the ones I used because they just gave me the story, and so I did not get to hear the news first hand. And, mind you it is not in English but in Bisaya.

Stephen: So... how's the cementeries mayor? Is it well guarded?
(*helicopter passes by above making a noise*)
Mayor: Yeah, our cementeries are very peaceful... in fact... (*mayor was pretty annoyed by the helicopter-hogging-sound that he muttered*) Panuway, kasaba ba. (Panuway, it's so noisy)

I could only just imagine how he said that. Btw, Panuway is a bad word, they said. I dont know what it means though.

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This post might be a bit tad too late.. since I visited HK last October. But, you see... the best part when I was in HK was in Disneyland. I know Disneyland HK is not as big as the ones in the US, but it's a fun place to be around. As in! I want to be back there with my family or even friends.

That's me with a donald statue behind my back... and attempting to be "sad" like him. -_- oh and mickey surfing behind me. Is that surfing? or whaling?

The whole Disney trip.. the four of us were the constant buddies.

From L-R: Me, Nay Melma, Ate Mallette, and Tito Tente (former V. Mayor of Tacloban)


If you are there.. DO NOT MISS.. and I mean DO NOT MISS the two live shows.

They are soo amazing... it left me speechless... or just gazing with delight at the play. Their voicess... the props ahhh basta! The BEST!

TIP: Be at the entrance 10 minutes before it starts, because they will close it. Make the two live shows your first and second agenda for the day. Believe me... all the heat and the walk is WORTH IT! :) Cameras with flash are not allowed... so make your cameras be ready and make it flash-free.. camcorders are allowed only in The Lion King but not in Golden Mickey's.

I want to be back there and record the whole thing!

Catch the Parade in between and try to communicate with the Pinoys performing! And you will see how they will pose for your lens :)

Weeee! A pose with Mickey and Minnie! :) I won't post the picture with Cinderella and Aurora... because you will see how "cute" my height is alongside with them! *Gah* I feel soo small.

(btw, My fave princess is Cinderella.. next is... Belle and then Aurora.)

Oh.. and I had a conversation with Cinderella too! (*Hah! I wish I was 12 or something!*)

Cinderella: Hi there!
Me: Hello! *me smiling*
Cinderella: Did you come to see my mice? Her name is (*i forgot the name*) and her name is (*again.. i forgot the name, sorry cindy.. i was entranced by your being "tall"*). They made the pink gown, the one i was supposed to wear at the ball.
Me: Oh... (*still smiling*)
Cinderella: Ok... let's have our picture now. :)

DO not be FOOLED by the way SPACE MOUNTAIN look on the outside. A lot of people with us were fooled by it's kiddie look. And most of the old people.. as in 50 or 60.. thought it was just like a "winnie the pooh" ride.

Tita Esther Langit: Wow ang ganda naman.. para akong nasa langit.
(*you would see the stars.... outer space like scene*)
(*the ride gets faster*)
Tita Esther: Ano ba ito... mamatay na ako!
Tita Esther: Wala nang magtitinda ng kape sa Pangasinan!!

Tita Esther: Akala ko.. parang winnie the pooh honeypot lang un!

It was more like an indoor roller coaster... that would leave you breathless. I'm glad it was just a short roller coaster ride... I dont know what would happen if it was longer.. and all of them agreed. :)

(I knew that it was the scariest ride(the tour guide said so), so what i did before riding.. i pictured myself laughing... un lang. :) And during the ride.. I was laughing so hard and so loud..in a scared tone. Parang.. instead of screaming.. i just laughed.. wildly.. But i did not scream.. kasi.. baka mas lalong ma trauma ako.)

TIP: Do not ride after eating.. and uhmm make this your Grand Finale Ride, before you watch the Fireworks display. Pwamis... manghihina ka nito. O baka ako lang.. un? Ah. Basta! :)

Watch and wait for the FIREWORKS DISPLAY(and the music accompanying it... hayyy)! Grabe, it's so amazing!!! :) (it has been a long time since I have last seen a firework in action.... fireworks are banned here during Christmas and New Year)



Disney music really makes me feel alive.. I mean... Im not being kiddie or something (or am i?).. whatever,.. basta there is something about their music that enchants me... and then.. when you leave Disneyland.... you would again realize that despite all the trials and process in life...you would always remember... DREAMS DO COME TRUE and fairytales do happen! :)

Finalmente

Finally! Exams are over and I have a 5 day break(including the Saturday and the Sunday)and classes will be back by Monday. Our break is a bit short, and it's okay since we will be released early for our "Christmas Break". By Dec. 2, our Christmas Break would start. Pretty early huh? *whippeee!* /me jumps around.

There were 2 Birthdays that I have not yet greeted here!
One is for Abigail(who just turned 18 last Oct. 18 but her debut was done Oct.21)
and the other for Giovanne(just turned 19 last Oct. 31).

As usual.. my "birthday banners" for their friendster would not be missing, and so I gave them both the banner they deserve(although it was a bit late..)

Abigail's theme was Jazz... and the color is RED and white. When we arrived at the place.. everyone was either in Red or White.. and we all greeted each other, "Happy Valentine's Day!" jokingly. The band playing the jazzy music was great... and Abigail looked soo elegant. :)

A picture with the debutante. From L-R: Ate Jill, Abigail, Me, Keisha, and my sister Darlene. :)

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I just learned that my driving lessons would start tomorrow. I'm nervous. You see, driving is not exactly my thing. /me bites my fingernails. *chatterteeth* bwahaha *laughs nervously*

Happy Halloween pala! Medyo late nga lang.. bwahaha ngayon ko lang nakita to.

Scary Skeleton

It was my FIRST time to be out-of-town with friends yesterday. My mom rarely say "yes" whenever i asked to go to some of the group outings. Anyway, I wonder what she ate and made me go? Maybe, at least for once she made me go...so that one day I don't have to say, "I've never gone..." but instead, "I have been to ONE...".

"I have been to One.." is better than "I've never gone.." right? Whatever.

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The New Christ the King Church was so wonderful. It's really different from the churches in Davao, merely cause it is new. It's design and the statues, and sceneries around it.. is picturesque.





The reception was at Molave Hotel, Acacia Hall. One thing that was new in the reception(for me), was the Cake Parade and the Champagne Parade. It was my first time to witness a reception with a parade.

---Our gift---

Since Halloween is just around the corner, I might as well join in the FUN!
This video was shared by an online friend(drosdow). It sure made me laugh!

Cream-Oed

So i had my pc checked by Bordz accompanied by Avy and Red today. Basically, Bordz assessed it could have been the power supply which was in too much stress due to heat. (my power supply is built in, and they said it usually breaks down easily.) So, what they did was turn the aircon on... let my CPU breathe(come out from it's hot "shell") and it should not be overheated. So, now... it's doing perfectly fine.

While waiting for my CPU to cool down.. we played "trivia" among ourselves. (I have this "brain teaser" sort of thing.. where it contains kiddie trivias and not-so-kiddie trivias).

There were a couple of funny answers, and here are some of them.

Tina: Who wrote "A Christmas Carol?".
Red: Santa Claus!

Tina: Black Beauty was a girl, or a horse?
Bordz: a girl!

Tina: When you "boot" a computer, are you starting it up or...
Red:Unsa na boot? katong gipalit? ( Anong "boot" ? yung binili?)

Note: Red did not know that the spelling was "boot", he thought it was "bought", and thought i pronounced it wrong. Now, how bad was my pronounciation? tsk.tsk..

Tina: Where do coconuts grow? Ground, vines, or treetops?
Bordz: Ground

Tina: What kind of vegetable is a Chinese bok choy?
Bordz: Feng Shui!

Tina:If you write at your pen pal in Dublinn, what country will you place in the address?
Avy,Red,Bordz: England!
Tina: No, it starts with the letter "I"
Red: Ingland

Note: That they were not answering as a "joke", they were a convinced with their "guessing".
It was fun! -_-

Two days ago, me, Avy and Nessa were in Room A, eating Cream-O.

I took their "Cream-oed" eyes. And saw the difference...

Which one looks better on them? Cream-Oed or not?

Fear Street

I just finished War Day by Whitley Strieber and James Kunetka. My review about WarDay can be seen HERE. I've long given up on the other book a week ago which was Corruption of Blood by Robert Tatenbaum. Corruption of Blood is kind of boring anyway, and right now I'm starting R.L. Stine's 3 books in one, about Secrets. I miss reading Fear Street. It's so easy to read plus the thrill and all that.

I have a couple of Fear Street books, but most of them were borrowed and was never returned to me. :( *rawr*

What did I do the whole day ? I woke up late, checked my mails, got ready for my one and only class in numerical analysis for today, went to college (a bit late), went home, accompanied my mom and dad outside, now im here. :P

My post will be short. I want to post pictures but I'm not using my pc right now, I'm using mom's laptop ahihi. -_-

I choose you!

I was tagged by AVY

List down 9 weird things about yourself and tag another nine.

I cant think of anything that makes me weird, bear with me if you dont think it's weird.

1.) I consider reading books for FUN. Rolling in the bed... snuggled up in covers and then reading a book makes my day. I'd rather read a good book than go "partying" in bars/clubs, (and i have nothing against it, ok? I just have a different definition of F-U-N. )

2.) I used to daydream being a spy, a princess from a faraway land, being a Jessica or an Elizabeth from Sweet Valley...

3.) I can make my ears move. No one taught me how, I was just curious to try it out. It took me hours to practice due to "boredom". And now, it's not that weird anymore because 4 out of 10 people can prolly do it.

4.) I wanna be everything! I wanna be a film-maker, a movie producer, a conductress, i wanna learn how to ice skate professionally, i wanna be a photographer, a music production artist, a scrip writer, i wanna play the violin, i wanna be the president of the philippines, i wanna be an author of a best-selling book, i wanna be a tycoon, i wanna skydive, i want to try bungee jumping, i wanna own a ship, i want a star named after me, i wan i wan .... and so on and so on.

5.) Still a Disney fan even if Im already 18. I Love Disney music, dont really care if they think it's cheesy.... their music just speaks the obvious truth: DREAMS COME TRUE.

6.) Likes to watch horror/suspense movies. Tease my siblings about being scared... but deep inside I am scared too, and I cant wait for the rooster to cry and for the sun to shine. But, my being scared lasts for the day/night I watched the movie.

7.) When I was young, i love to play ALONE with my paper dolls. I lock myself in my room and then make my own story. I dont want anyone disturbing me. (ive outgrown the paper-doll thingy.")

8.) I love it when it rains, if and only if I am in bed snuggled up. *snuggles*

9.) I think therefore I am.

I choose YOU!
Nine LIVES(tagging the NINE): Ate Mayeth, June Mae, Jona, Giovanne, Renel, Johnnel, Jesel, Darlene, and Nessa.


I shall be posting ICST convos that I find funny.

June:What are the different kinds of socket?
Giovanne: ME ME ME! I wanna answer that! Socket sa ulo, Socket sa tiyan....

June: Why are you writing down the answers? You will use it as a kodigoh noh?
Giovanne: As if! You can't even answer exams without kodigos!

Giovanne loves to watch Pokemon. And sometimes he feels like he is Ash and loves to role play in front of everybody in college. The problem is, there are no pokemon's to catch. But of course, for Giovanne, that is not a problem. What, with all the people in our school? Surely, there could be a few pokemon's pretending to be humans lurking in there.

Note: Giovanne is Ash. I would keep the names hidden na lang. The so-called attack powers reflects the personality the students notice.

Ash: Sir ****, I choose you!
Foul breath attack!
Steal!
: Maam ****, I choose you!
Deception!
Myriad Attack!
: ******, I choose you!
Whirlwind Attack!
Kingkong Attack!

Renel: You are becoming a monster!
Giovanne: I am already a monster.
Renel: An ugly monster.
Giovanne: I am already ugly and di ako nagiisa.
Renel: You are blind!
Giovanne: I'm not blind, just blurred.

You see, Giovanne wears glasses. Without it, he can't see.

Be still....

"Be still and know that I am GOD."

If there is an accident or something happened that is so unexpected, the quote above applies to such situations.

Yes, do not panic... but remember and be still and know that God is around(IN YOU).

The meaning goes deeper than just being "still". You see, when a person is calm and at peace even when in a very grave situation... everything works out well. You act from the spirit, without your mind telling you the fact, but your spirit telling you the TRUTH.

Facts(accidents,troubles,bad sitch,heartaches,) change, but the TRUTH does not.

What is the TRUTH ? The truth is - "There is perfection in EVERYTHING". But you must strive to see this. YOu cannot see the TRUTH if you are in a state of panic or disillusionment.

But always FEEL your Feelings. You laugh when you need too, you cry when you feel the urge to. Do not suppress it. But, when all the emotion is done (laughing/crying) be still and know that GOD is GOD.

In other words, in the midst of chaos and the tragedies, SEE the GLORY of THE PROCESS. Even as you die with a stab behind your back or even when you are inside a burning house. Or just watching it.

This might seem impossible to do, but when you arrive in such situations and you move into such "consciousness", you can do it.

In a moment of a great tragedy, the challenge is to quiet the mind and move deep within the soul.

But you dont have to be STILL, if you choose not too. You always have the choice in how you wish to experience the MOMENT.

Is it by being STILL and being AT PEACE? or is it by panicking and crying for the rest of the whole experience?

Why am I sharing this to you?

Because, me and my family experienced it.

Two nights before we(me, mom and dad)are supposed to leave for Hong Kong, my Dad's stroke recurred.

(Doctors said, that strokes recur 3-5 years and is usually worst than the first one. But amazingly my dad's stroke was very mild and it was after 11 years not 3-5.)

It was probably 10:30 in the evening, and my mom was talking to dad, and they turned the lights on (in the hotel room). And that night i was really having a hard time, to have a good night's sleep. I keep waking up, go to the bathroom, then shift and turn in the bed.

Mom: Are you ok?
Dad: I'm fine (slurring)
Mom: Something is wrong with you, do you want to go to the doctor?
Dad: No, I'm fine (you can barely make the words out cause his speech slurred)

Then my dad stood up and was woobly, then sat down beside the bed.

Mom: Are you sure? You can't even stand up well.
Dad: I'm fine.
Mom: Is your head aching? Are you ok?
Dad: Yes, im ok.

Dad tried to stand up again but still woobly.

Mom: See? We need to go to the doctor.
Dad: I'm ok.
Mom: Can you move your feet?

Dad demonstrated it, and he can.

Dad: It's just weak, but i can move it.
Mom: Ok, let's go to the doctor.

My dad finally agreed. But before that, we made him drink 5 pairs of RGGL (my dad's herbal food supplement). We were sent to San Juan De Dios Hospital. But we did it really calmly.

What's going inside me that time?

Watching my dad, at first I can't believe it. Am i dreaming? Is this true? Everything was fine during the day. Dad and Mom was even dancing together and we keep on laughing the whole day.

But, I was just calm.. and I KNOW that everything was JUST FINE. Me and my mom exchanged reassuring looks and I know that everything was FINE.

And, to imagine the incident happened... and we were not even in DAVAO, out from the comfort zone(where you know everyone), but into a place where you hardly know anyone.

I might've panicked just thinking about the FACTS. BUt you see... there is the calming TRUTH within ME.. that EVERYTHING IS PERFECTLY FINE.

We were ushered (not rushed) inside the ER. When I was allowed inside, i assisted my dad. Me and my mom was beside my dad the whole time, and every once in awhile.. we would laugh at some things we would talk about.

My mom told my dad, that this was just a RESULT of my dad's past actions. You see, for two months my dad was in a lot of stress. Lack of sleep, wrong diet (eating outside*in restaurants* most of the time with business associates), always tired, driving for hours in long distance travels. And all them have summed up and resulted into This.

But, my mom told dad that she was not blaming him. For no one is to be blamed. And all we have to do... is be calm and consider it as a wake up call to stop BEING IN A LOT OF STRESS and back to the RAW FOOD DIET.

Once in awhile i would wipe away little tears that would stream down. I was not in the state of hopelesness. I wasn't crying... the agonizing way. I was crying with PEACE in my heart, and then smile again feeling so reassured that everything is fine.

We stayed in the ER for hours(10:50pm-10am). They transferred us to the ICU by 10am. My dad needs to stay there for observation. My dad was perfectly fine... he can move his body. (unlike before he was half body paralyzed). My dad stayed in ICU for two days, then was transferred to a private room and stayed there for 2 days. Then after that, they went back to Davao.

All of this happened recently. My dad as of the moment, is driving. He insists that he should. No more oily food for him, more food supplements/vitamins. Massive VITAMIN C. We learned from a book given to us by our nutritionist... and my mentor in IRIDOLOGY.. that we ALL need VITAMIN C.

I always remember this, in times of tragedy - "Fear not for I am with you."

That is what poetry has to say, for a person in a tragedy.

"In your darkest hour, I will be your light. In your blackest moment, I am your consolation. In your most difficult and trying time, I will be your strength. Therefore, Have FAITH, for I am your shepherd you shall not want.

I will cause you to lie down in green pastures; I will lead you beside still waters. I will restore your soul, and lead you in the paths of righteousness for MY Name's sake.

And yea, though you walk through the valley of the Shadow of Death, you will fear NO evil; for I am with you.My rod and my staff will comfort you. I am preparing a table before you in the presence of your enemies: I anoint your head with oil; Your cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life: and You will dwell in MY house-and in MY HEART forever." - GOD

two sides of the coin

I have been busy for a whole lot of reasons. A LOT has been going on in my "so-wonderful-life". Few of them might seem unfortunate to some people... but really it's not. There are always two sides of the coin... and it is your choice(and it has been only been UP TO YOU) as to which side you want to see.

I've "remembered" a lot these past few months, along with my mom's personal development trainings, reading a LOT of self help books, reflecting, centering myself, meditating (parang yogist ano?) but really as in meditating. There are different ways of meditating you know.. it really depends where you can get and collect your thoughts and all that. And i dont just mean my thoughts.... i usually get "out-of-my-mind", and listen to the language of my soul... and that is my FEELINGS.

Feelings are very important.. never ever supress them.
But always remember, that feelings of the soul are never negative they are always positive.
You see our soul is really pure, and it is our MIND who sometimes masquerades as feelings.... that produces negative "feelings". Feelings that comes from the SOUL are feelings that represents LOVE, while the so called "feelings" of the mind are feelings that represents Fear.

Fear leads to a lot of things. Fear of losing someone, produces a not so good feeling... which leads you to jealousy. Fear of doing something... leads you to worry. Fear of this and that always leads to a not-so-good-feeling.

You need to know whether the "feelings" you are having is in harmony with YOUR REAL NATURE.

I keep saying this over and over: Life is beautiful... it is also wonderful... but it depends on how you make it.

You are the creator of your own LIFE. It is you who is responsible to what is happening to you right now. You cannot blame other people to what happened to you right now.... nor can you blame GOD.

Salawikain

WARNING: Do not read if your head is aching. The following salawikain might stress your "mind".

Salawikain

*Aanhin ang damo, kabayo ba ako?

*Bato bato sa langit ang tamaan wag magalit, kung may nawawala humanap ng kapalit, HOY mga tulog GISING! (reporter style)

*Kapag may itinanim, may tutubo.

*Kapag nagigipit sa Bombay kumakapit

*Do unto others tapos takbo takbo.

*Ang di marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, ay lumaki sa ibang bansa

Salawikain revised.

*Beauty is in the eye of the beast. - JV

*Try and try until you die then rise from the dead - JV and Avy

*Ethics are smaller than ducks - Avy

*Ang ilog na tahimik ay malalim, ang ilog na maingay... may naglalaba. -Avy

*The family that prays together has one rosary - Johnnel

*Sa mata ng bata ang tama nagiging muta - JV

*An apple a day is not a mango - Avy

*Kapag may katwiran wag ka nang magsalita - Avy

*Kapag ang isang tao ay hindi makasagot sa tanong, siya ay pipi - Giovanne

*Love your enemies then kill them - Avy

*Why do birds, shining shimmering? - girl in the elevator (*sing it in a Close to you tune.*)

*Bato bato sa langit ang tamaan walang shield - JV

*Ang batang matakaw ay obese - JV

*Ang di marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, ay nawawala - JV, Avy, Nessa

*Ang batang madada malaki ang bungaga. - JV


Salawikain in Real Life

*When Risa is away, Melchor becomes Risa -JV

*Jonalyn bigatin, pati ikaw lalamunin - Avy

*Aanhin ko ang damo. si Joebert ba ako ? - Tina

*Kapag nagigipit kay Vanita at Montoo kumakapit. - Avy

Which version is better?

*Pag pumuti na ang uwak, pininturahan - Vanessa

*Pag pumuti na ang uwak, matanda na - Avy

*Birds with the same feather are twins - Giovanne

*Birds with the same feather makes a good feather duster - Avy

*Birds with the same feather are TBIRDS - JV

Hong Kong

Things I learned and noticed in HK.

*They are strong believers of Feng Shui
* Mr. Lee (the richest man in HK) has two sons. One is married, the other is single. (So, is there anyone who wants to snag the single one?)
* Tourist Guides in HK gets commission in any place they take you.
*Armed with a map and a lot of coins, you won't need any tourist guides.
*It is required that you pay in 'coins' and the exact amount(or more) in a bus/tram and if you pay less than the amount you would be reprimanded.
*They have different kinds of transportation, (and I have tried them all). One is the MTR(their train), a Double Decker bus, a normal BIG(single) bus for tourists, a TRAM (old fashioned, British transpo ), a FERRY, and a TAXI.
*Everything is expensive if you keep on converting and you wont get to buy anything. So, stop converting.
*They have different NIGHT MARKETS, and the most EXPENSIVE and the most UNREASONABLE prices among the NIGHT MARKET is MongKok.

MongKok - should be your last stop among the NIGHT MARKETS. Everything in MONGKOK is attractive, but it’s expensive unless you know how to bargain in a Chinese-kinda-way.

Prince Edward - has lots of different stationeries (Disney, Sanrio), cute school supplies that are cheap. Cheap necklaces (but attractive), socks, tithes, shirts, shawls, shoes, boots, original surplus shirts that are not 'so' cheap.

Jordan - you get different choices of colorful, fashionable, imitation watches. They are great buys, cause their watches are cute.

There is a place near Prince Edward, where you get to buy different clothes in WHOLESALE. Everything is cheap, but you cannot get in retail unless they place it in a box.

NOTE: Divisoria and 168 are waayyyy better and cheaper than all those 3 markets put together.

They told me there are still more night markets, but I did not get to visit the others.

*OUTLETS of Giordano, Esprits and a whole lot more is better than all the things available in NIGHT MARKET. Outlets has SALES also. Better look out for those RED-50%-off-SIGNS around you.

*FINE DINING is not in their culture.
*Chinese waiters serves in a 'rude-kind-of-way'.
*Learn how to use chopsticks.
*Korean dishes is better than all those Chinese dimsum/dumplings put together.
*So far, Yoshinoya is the cheapest fast food chain I've seen. (18HK dollars)
*Korean BBQ buffet is the cheapest and the yummiest buffet (60 HK dollars)
*Population: 98% Chinese 1 %Indian 1%(mixed with Pinoys and expats)
*Try to visit the Ocean Terminal, they say artists from the Philippines and other countries shop there.
*Don’t buy from UNAUTHORIZED gadget STORE. If you want gadgets, go buy in an expensive-looking mall, with all the originals there. Don't be fooled by their gadget stores there.

TIP: Before you check those kind of gadget stores, check online (in webs) how much they are selling this camera or that phone from the websites of Canon, Sony, Sanyo, JVC, Nokia, before you buy any phone or cameras there.

*Water is expensive. The cheapest bottle of water I have seen is 2.90 HKdollars.
*Their tap water is not potable. You must heat it first and then let it cool down in a few minutes before you drink it.

*Take a look at Jewelry City....



*All taxis are using LPG.
*If you are riding a taxi and you have a luggage that you placed at the back of it, you also pay an extra for the luggage aside from the taxi meter.



*Visit Ocean Park, and the Avenue of stars.
*DISNEYLAND is GREAT! (It is smaller than the one in Tokyo or US, but it's fun!)


Hong Kong is a good place to visit, but I don't think it is livable. It has all the city lights, it has a wonderful, well constructed harbor, it is tourist-friendly, a fashion lovers haven in Asia, it has green streets (the trees even if the buildings are towering above you.), lots of original outlets of different known stores (Shirley Temple, Rolex, Giordano, Esprit.. etc.. etc.) and everything that makes Hong Kong a wonderful vacation setting.

But, when it comes to actually living in it, for me, it is not that good. And, I have to say, Philippines is still better. I'm not being biased or anything, I just think the people are better here and Pinoys have a different 'overall' attitude than other people, and a better culture and better 'public relation(PR)'.

I am blessed that I am from Philippines, and I am grateful that I am living here.

But... IT WONT STOP ME FROM VISITING DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE WORLD.

To travel and visit the countries of the world… to see it's beauty... study their culture... learning their language (just like Rizal. and we are both cute in height haha) is one of my dreams. And I always KNEW that my DREAMS, my FANTASIES, my DESIRES that lies deep inside my heart... will COME TO PASS and WILL HAPPEN.

One by one... you will see the DESIRES (on the left side) will happen and they will all turn red as I crash each one as they TURNED into REALITY.

What are your dreams? Do you believe in the beauty of your dreams? Do you believe you can make your dreams happen?

Greetings from HK

This is my last day in HK.

So Long... Farewell.

Yes I am in HongKong. Thanks to DXN for this free travel seminar incentive. And of course all my praises and thanks to GOD for everything. (San ka pa? Eh libre toh! haha)

I was in fact debating with myself.. about to blog or not to blog from here(i can always blog more about my experiences.. when im at home). The whole Travel Seminar Incentive Group left 2 days ago.

Leaving all the other DXN Distributors(including me and Nay Melma *a family friend*) who extended for a few days and meet with their relatives living here. My parents were supposed to be with me, and everyone who qualified for this trip asked me as to where they are and all that. My mom was supposed to lecture about "ATTITUDE" to everyone, but my parents were not able to make it, due to an unexpected circumstance.

This is my first time to be out of the country and obviously my first time to be in Hong Kong. I am coming back with my family. Hong Kong is no fun if you're travelling alone... at least for me it's not. I keep wishing they are here.. specially when i'm at their shopping center or malls... hayyy how you wish... your parents are around! haha. But, it's really different if you have a couple of your friends or your family along.

People DO NOT CARE WHAT YOU WEAR! By golly... everyone's colorful from here... you can wear whatever you think is IN. hehe. Or maybe, because it's october and it is halloween so everyone's wearing it WEIRD. Just kidding.
Hong Kong fashion is cute and it suits their weather, i dont think i can wear what they are wearing right now, if i am in the Philippines. It might look 'ok' here... but like their boots (i just love their boots.) you cannot wear it in the PH if it's UBER hot! I love taking a look at what the chinese are wearing... they all look cute.

There are a couple of NIGHT MARKETS... and they are not that cheap. Well some stuffs are... specially if you are in PRINCE EDWARD. I dont really trust the not-so-authorized-dealers of gadget stuffs here. I will tell you all about the "why" i do not trust them on my next post as i recount what happened during my stay here.

I have tried all their public transportation for experience. And i have to tell you... when im back in PH... ive had ENOUGH OF THE DIMSUM... chinese food and all the like. NO more DIMSUM/Chinese food for me. Blech.

Anyhow.. ill be sharing to you what i learned during my stay here. I know most of them are not new to you. Or you have been here and obseved the same as well... but nevertheless i wanna share.

Oh and to all DXN Members... do avail for the next two trips for next year. We will be in MALAYSIA and a CARRIBEAN CRUISE(800 TSI points for this one.. if you want ur hubby/wife to be with you 1600 TSI POINTS.) This time.. i wanna work for that. Ack! I have to share the good news then... that YOU TOO can avail it. Just prepare the passport and the gates for travelling abroad shall be open. Till here.

SEE YOOUUU!! (I shall be commenting on your blogs.. when im home.)