march updates. XD

last month passed by, and so did many things.

there's Cindy's graduation, in which i was able to see my friend, Bi-ean and her father, and Arnie who was personally invited by my family, and there's Mark who bugged me for my notes in Biology, our exam the day after, the last of the Final Exams. much for the graduation is another problem - where would my sister be for high school? it has been rumored that it is now more strict to enroll in the high school i went into for her batch starting this June.

there's also this Unlimited Unlimitxt in which i was surprised to know that i have been able to SMS friends of the same network, unlimitedly [unlike others who have theirs for only 24 hours, mine is still active for more than a week! cool!

also, in the same month, i have since been a close friend to one of my crushes [?]...haha! funny because we only met once, yet it's as if we knew each other for how long...;) but, he's graduating now. anyhow, i still am happy for being such friends with cool people like kuya Joseph. XD another weird thing, is that, he's friends with one of Arnie's past patients. hehe.

sad part of my month? the end of the semester, and having future classmates according to the alphabetical arrangement of my batch's students. [at least, i can be classmates again with one of my close friends during the first sem--JR.] there's even this time when we had to stay late for school just to savor the last time that Jam, Nesty and I are classmates, by acquiring and exchanging personal letters from each one.

anyway, there's this invitation from a family friend to have a vacation with them at Kalibo, Aklan, with the chance to be in Boracay for two weeks! cool... good thing, i have been allowed to go since this summer would be the last free summer that i am going to have for the next 4 years!

[and i know. i SHOULD prepare.]

we are leaving on monday. i'll surely miss my friends. and my pc. T_T

Almost summer XD

I've been doing this for awhile now. Getting up early in the morning so that I could study for a quiz, or memorize for the speech that we are about to deliver this coming morning. J I know, there's always this cramming and rushing - again!

Since I miss the times when I devote some of my time doing blogging, I might as well update my long-forgotten blog which has a layout waiting for me to install. I've designed that layout and my "encoder" just can't wait to see it online – yet, as I have said, I have missed updating it.

Anyway, I miss to do blog hopping, too! [I've been waiting for the summer to arrive so that I could start doing things that I have enjoyed doing. J]

As of now, I am happy and contented with what I am and what I have, because I know that God is the One who gave these to me, and I'm just glad that every time I go to school and be at home, I am always safe and hasn't undergone the kidnapping drama that is widespread among our region (the internal organ-takers!) Also, my family is in a stable condition now, without that much worrying about finances and all…

The Rominas are not leaving the country soon, as opposed to the decisions made earlier this year – and I am also thankful for that because not only we shall keep our friends physically, we can also enjoy each other's company for a longer time and share new experiences that we could encounter in the upcoming days. I think that only the fact that they will not be able to supply us loads of chocolate will be the ONLY reason why I would want them to continue their migration – haha. XD

And then, let me tell you about our Foundation Week at school held last February in which I enjoyed new experiences with my classmates and new friends either because of working for the "café liberate" [is that our shop's name?! I can't remember!!] or because I had time to go back and forth Los Baños where my high school friends are. P.S. they helped me with my project in Biology, which was the preservation of animals (I chose insects, which require a comparative report) and they were the ones who caught 2 different grasshoppers which I searched in the internet for about a whole day!

With the event, I have enjoyed some time serving customers [which include the cute former Mr. (insert my school here) and those whom they say <s>like</s> me. I had the opportunity to watch the band which I enjoyed during the acquaintance party [they sing paramore hits], the inter-math competition in which I knew "matt evans of the School of Engineering" and in which I enjoyed a short time accompanying my former teacher who influenced me much on my mathematical ability – or should I wish!? Haha.

About people around me, it's a good thing having friends around, though I'm not as much a busy person like them (Nesty!) and that there will always be that "special friend" – which is not imaginary – who will always be one text away. . .J

And another friend whom I also enjoy company with XP

Of birthdays

It's now my birthday. My early present, materially would be the bracelet Phoebe gave me just last Sunday and the butterfly keychain Jam gave me. She said it was from a store in Paete in which she had just first time shopping.

Emotionally, I think I am given mixed emotions for the things I did. Flunking in an exam would be the perfect example of the negative side. It happens so fast that I do not know how to feel. Earlier today was when I found my name on the Dean's list and couldn't find a reason why not to be happy until foolishness and stupidity hit me on the head face-to-face.

I can still remember the same situation last year for January 22. We also were taking our first day exams and the UPCAT results, where I found my name, were released. It was such a remarkable and overwhelmingly joyful experience that I got to share even with one of the people who hated me so much. It even turned out great because he even complimented me by saying, "I know, pangalan mo pa nga ang una kong hinanap e. galling! Biochem sa UPM…" so much like that. My classmates and friends on the other hand were also gleeful for us and the thing that they said to me for the nth time was "ang galing naman ng pa-birthday sa iyo"…

Two years ago, on the same day of my birthday [actually, it was midnight then], two people were contesting of being the one to greet me – the first past the post? A*nie. [The other one still don't know that he was past the former.] Then last year, it was solitary. He was the only to one to greet me. Earlier this very hour anyway, it was only my mom.

And I don't get it.

DEPRESSED.

I'm kind of depressed right now. Lately, I have been so busy with studying that I can't even remember how to relax, I guess. Paper works are due throughout the week, until weekends, and midterm exams keep on coming. In addition, quizzes and class performances are also teeming because the grades are due sometime in the first week of February.

Another thing is that the issue of the centennial anniversary of UP, wherein I should have been a part of it. A thing that makes me regret everything that happened during the last 2007. I think I could never leave the fact that I still would want to be part of a renowned university where my friends and the people surrounding me are all part of this whole society that has long been established and has been standing with great pride just by being part of it. It doesn't really matter if you're failing or whatever standing you have or whatever positions you garnered inside it, but the fact that you are one of them makes you so proud.

I remember one time when I was in UPM that I was savoring every moment that I was in my supposed to be university. I actually couldn't wait for the first day of class that I will be having. I even imagined myself with the cute bio guy from Chiang Kai Shek, or even the BS Nursing student who is one of the guides or something [meaning from the second year], or his companion. J

Seriously Maddening!

Second time for school after the dengue + confinement happened… I think it would be my most awaited day for this week—why wouldn't it be? I had to make up for the prelim exam for physics that I missed last, last Saturday because of my admission at the hospital!

What I had gone through, you must ask!
It was yesterday when I had to fill out the completion form which has several copies that needed to be accomplished. I have waited until 6.30 in the evening [last time that I did spent my evening at school was for the Ms. School of Nursing pageant] just to avail of the special examination for the said course, which I should have spent for attending the RCM at LB. my teacher did not allow me to take the test because I have not completed the form which was supposed to be the special exam permit.

Darn.

I have miscalculated my schedule and I have suffered the consequence—I searched for my instructor room after room from each floor of [luckily] two [only] buildings. After almost 45 minutes, I found her walking down the hallway in which I have passed [and looked through] twice! HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED HER! And my bag was so much of a pain to bear!

Well anyway, I have taken the test. It was tough—for those who haven't have time to review. Hopefully, I will pass.

January 7

After spending the rest of my vacation having myself confined to the four-walled room 209 of Pamana Medical Center, I was home again, at last. I was released by my doctor after she monitored [did she?] my vital signs and all. My case? Grade 1 dengue.. and it was my first time to be an in-patient. The visitors I had was even kidding me—they said I was supposed to be the one taking care of the patients and not be the patient myself.

Photos will be coming soon. Hopefully.

Award! ||salamat XD||

First time ko nga pala magkaroon ng award… salamat kay "kuya tanom"…;)

Ewan ko ba kung anong meron, pero, next time ko na lang ilalagay sa site ko. Hehe. Salamat ulit. ;)

Kahit hindi ako nagb-blog hop these days, salamat.

Nakakapag-post nga lang ako dahil dito sa MS Word 07, na pwede akong mag-publish ng blog agad. Hehe..

 

Feeling busy ang nursing student…may anatomy na kasi.

Ngapla, p515.04 lang binayaran ko this sem!! XD

Saka, may 7 ang total ng sciences na kelangan naming pag-aralan ngayon. T_T

Tapos, hindi ko pa classmate sila…

T_T

 

La lang.

Pero, salamat na rin at may Arnie. XD

Sunday school XD, and what I heard from Tita B.

It was last Sunday, November 18, and yes, we went out to church. It's not just a ritual anyway, but it is a time of renewing our souls with spiritual blessings, lavishly. To my surprise, we arrived almost before the middle of the sermon, because we always get there late.

The Church of Thyatira was the Sunday school's topic. They were people of compassion towards each other, as you are in a big family. You can see in them that they grow in love, service and faith… But Jesus saw one thing against them: they were tolerating a member, in the name of love, a false prophetess named Jezebel, who from the Old Testament was:

• A daughter of a Pagan
• Supporter of the prophets of Baal
• Issuer of a death threat to the prophet Elijah

The Jezebel mentioned could be someone symbolically, which was the reason why I related it to the Jezebel of the Old Testament, or it could be that Jezebel is her real name. Because of Jezebel, Christian principles that they could have been practicing were ignored, so Jesus grieved them for that. What we can do is that we keep our trust and honesty to God.

Encouragements:

1. "I place no other burdens on you." – Revelations 2:24 (restraint from fornication…and others.)
2. "Whatever you have, hold fast until I come." – Revelations 2:25 (It will be a struggle/war, but those who persevere will rule with Jesus. Psalms 2)
3. Jesus is our bright morning star, amidst the dark world. – Revelations 22:16

And so, I just wanted to share this because I find its implication/s… I mean, as for me who meets more people for friends [i.e. NEW classmates], this is essential that I keep what I stand for, and that I won't be pulled away from those things because of even just a friend. It's just great; I hope I made you understand…reader... ;)

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Anyway, the night of that Sunday, we were given a chance to go home, with tita B accompanying us as she goes to hers. Her place was nearer, I might add. While we were on our way, mommy and tita were talking about things, so as not to keep a dead air. From all the things that they were talking about, one thing tore my heart.

It was her nieces. Tita b had her nieces attend the church every Sunday, since summer?...or so I thought. She related us what happened the time they got to meet again after years that led to their comeback attendance to the church that my family also attends to.

She said that it was one Sunday morning when she ran out of medicine, which did occur that one time. While on her way to a drugstore, she heard someone calling her name; as it turns out, those were her nieces, in their dresses, and told her that they were looking for a church. A situation in which is rare among many individuals, especially the teens.

It struck me because, for almost all my life, I have been nurtured with the words of God, in different churches—mostly at Parañaque—and only this time of my life am I searching for God… (and sometimes, i even find myself just idling around, not having the desire.)

But then again, it's a lesson learned.

Sana, kayo rin.

Two years…;)

Two years ago, November 16, 2005, I had the chance of meeting up with someone I wouldn't think of as special. His name is Arnie. We met in a Bible Study, but never really talked because I had someone protective, not wanting me to talk with any other guy...but of course, it's only when we are together. XD

Yesterday, we were given a chance to go home earlier than the allotted time because the professor we were suppose to have was absent. Upon our homeward bound, Nesty, Jam and I were surprised to see someone wearing a white shirt, which was similar to Yael's [which he wore on their video, Bitiw]. It was Arnie, typically wearing his Levi's shirt, and Levi's pants, and Levi's watch, and Levi's necklace, and Levi's wallet…and who knows what other things? XD [just kidding, Arn! XD]

It was almost 3 pm that time, and if our classes had been resumed, he was going to wait for a long 1 hour and 30 minutes just to see me, and have me given his gift! [Well actually, it was what Nesty was worrying about. XD] Of course, who wouldn't be all-smiles with that event? XD I was, and still am. J [Though we're now just good friends. J] I also was shocked, because I wasn't expecting him, nor I didn't know that there was a celebration…

It was only when we were already in a jitney going home that I remembered the date. The November 16 day, and I was so sorry that I didn't remember… On our way home, we talked about many wonderful things, which are so overwhelmingly memorable. Through the tricycle ride, the driver took us around the village before we could 'take off' only to find out that my mother and my sister were in a place needing a long walk to go to.

He was actually not planning to accompany me home, but since I insisted, he refused to reject the invitation. He was also worrying that maybe my mom would be disappointed since he only asked permission that he drop by at my school so he could give me a gift.

During our time together, he cooked me a siesta…and gave me a free treat, and reminded me of how beautiful life is, even if school comes along. I could never forget such a person…

Anyway, the gift was a box of Goldilocks…;) At first, Jam and I have thought of it as a chocolate cake, both our favorite… but it was actually something that I have long been craving for! XD [PM me for the gift..XD]

Before he left –which was the hardest part of his visit it took us some time to actually stand up…and start our way out…but never mind. I was just so thankful that God has let this happen again, after a long time. At least, He still permits us to become friends and be there for each other…after all, it's all for Him.

Dock Pins and First Days…

    Last Tuesday, while I was too busy to blog [with the exception of my journal], my friends and I have decided to have a small gathering by playing dock pin. I was late, because I had my class until 4.30, and our meeting time was 3. [I know.] So, I had to go home as fast as I could, change clothes as fast as I could, and eat for my lunch [I didn't] as fast as I could so I could go to Los Baños as fast as I could. [I know.]

    Another thing was, during the afternoons, in which most people would probably be going home. I spent almost 20 minutes, enough for the whole trip in a place called Anos, and there by Celine's street, I have been able to see and have a little talk with her.

    At Vega, I have seen Arian and Melissa walk along its street from the other side of the road, that I got no chance to greet them. It was so dark already; I was so scared of not being able to be with them, because at UP, you will never know what happen. Good thing they were still there, so I had the chance to play with them. It was a great excitement, because it was my first time, and they were even laughing…>.< unfortunately, the ones in-charge were so lazy to make business with us that they only gave us 'a' chance to play.

    With so little time for them to prepare for their first day of class the next morning at 7.30, we departed at a time we didn't want to. As for me, I had to travel through the night [?] to get home. Before our departure, Katrhina wished for us to have lovers who would have wheels…And we all came back to Carmichael. T_T