Since I have been out for the past year, I’m here to say I’m back. I hope I’ll be able to write good things from here on…
if i could not even care less February 24, 2008
When you deal with me, you can probably say anything, and I don’t care. Just don’t come in the way between me and the people I love. They just matter to me so much that I get haywired when I feel threatened.
And that’s a feeling I really hate.
politics..damn! February 21, 2008
I am proud to be Filipino. I’m not proud of Philippine politics.
It’s a broken record. A mockery of sorts that does not even put due consideration to the thousands of lives they’ve put on hold just because of the circus that’s perrenially in town. And I am not just talking about the government officials of the opposing parties. I am talking about the media– who relentlessly fan the fires, feeding it more oxygen to combust. The socio-civic groups who are in it for the publicity. Even the religious leaders, who instead of praying for peace and resolution, are causing a stir out of this jolly mess. Yes, I think politics is an interplay of all these elements.
I don’t ACTUALLY blame it entirely on the people in office.
it’s about time December 5, 2007
It’s about time I resuscitate this blog back to life. I dropped the boring white background (no offense to those who’d want to keep things clean), and went back to this one, just like reuniting with an old friend. I haven’t been here because my blog in my multiply has been more accessible, kinder and has got more hits. I am thinking of ditching this one, but it would be like ditching some parts of my past. One of the reasons why I started blogging (and still do) is that some day (if the internet will not go obsolete), my kids can get into their mum’s head and go “blehk!”. Well, I want to remember what I’ve been through and how I reacted on the absurd, unbecoming, unrealistic, amazing moments of my life. And yes, there’s this tinge of ego-feeding somewhere. So no. I’ve finally resolved an un-conflict…this one stays. Should I be gone AWOL for a while, no worries, I’ll be back. It’s just that writing in this blog makes me feel a bit schizo…like, who exactly am I in contact with?
aym alaayyyvvvv!!!! August 12, 2007
So i’ve been out of the blogopshere for a while, but i’m back! The past month (july) has been such a ride, not to mention, it was also my birthday month. I broke custom this year since i wasn’t able to come up with my wishlist, not because I think i’m too old for that (for sure!), but simply because it has all been about work and getting by a day at a time.
To my avid supporters (anyone?!), I shall be filling you in with the nitty-gritty details of my life…next time. Till then, let the world continue to rotate in its place and revolve as it should.
student/teacher/interior designer/shmuck! June 8, 2007
Meet my print-out…Grad School, here I come!!!!
Yes sireeee, you read it right. I just enrolled myself to Xavier University Graduate school taking up my Masters Degree in Nursing. Todo na ni pre! Aside from my teaching job (with a load bigger than I imagined, but manageable, I guess), I’m going back to school as a student. For the first year, there will be no grant-in from the school, therefore, ME, MYSELF and I will be paying for such pursuit to higher education. Will I be able to get the coveted A I’m sooooo longing for? Gee, I hope so! I only have 6 units this semester because of my teaching load. I know I’m being such a geek here, but spare me for being overly excited! Okay, I’m stopping now.
I think I’m turning Japanese ..
Meet my Jap lantern…sooooooo cool!!!!!
For so long, I’ve been wishing for paper lanterns to light up my life…and here it is!!! Last week, I moved in to my brother’s room, fixed it up, and TADAH! my little piece of heaven. Contrary to the title I gave this sub-post, my “new” room isn’t exactly Jap-Zen style. I was aiming for the beach-resort feel, but haven’t gotten there yet. With the blue walls and window treatment, are my white furniture (from the bed, closet, pseudo-study table, to the white door and ceiling), shelves from Handyman, and my solitary ORANGE paper lantern. I’m so thrilled with the results. So if things don’t work out for me in Nursing, there’s always the artsy side of me to explore.
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So there! Me being such a busy bee for the coming school year…and oh, did I mention my stint at Kid’s Place Learning Center through Sponsorship Program as a Volunteer Health Worker? ;-p
when lightning strikes May 23, 2007
It’ll probably hit you.
Ken was face to face with an actual lightning that hit the earth 200 meters from where he was standing. If I were in his place, I would be stunned. Then I’d run indoors, of course. This electrically charged force of nature is definitely a sight to behold, but nevertheless, dangerous. As a young kid, my first encounter with Benjamin Franklin was in the cartoon feature “Ben and Me”… remember the the little church mouse who supposedly rode Ben Franklin’s kite to prove that lightning is indeed electrically charged? ANYBODY? I sure do hope so (or else I’ll be sounding like someone who’s regressed to childhood). Anyway, that little piece of history lesson (of course we’ve heard of the infamous KITE experiment), tickled my imagination and inspired me to make my own kite, but that was the peak of summer, not a single drop of rain, not a cloud in site. Do I still want to do Ben’s little experiment? Hah! Not a chance. I’m scared at the thought of lightning.
Back to Ken’s near-hit experience…I will not speak on his behalf, but this I’m sure: I’m glad he was 2oo meters away…
we are poets May 22, 2007
Ever since my once-upon-a-time days, I’ve always been a lover of literature, of any readable form. I may not write that well, but I am patient enough to dissect each line, word, and down to the last punctuation. So what does that make me?
A lot of things.
I am a reader.
A fan.
A student.
A critique (have I any right to be one?)
A thinker.
A dreamer.
A poet.
During my 2-week sojourn to Dumaguete, I was uber blessed to sit in a poetry reading by some of the great literary minds in our country. The Dumaguete National Writers Workshop just concluded. Mere mortals like me were able to share the same summer night’s breeze with panelists and fellows alike. GH Abad…Marjorie Evasco to name a few… listening to them transported me back to my long-lost self. I am so consumed with trying be a literary genius, that I’ve forgotten the elating effect of being enraptured by words.
For last 5 years, the only lexicon I’ve had contact with was a Medical Dictionary. It would definitely seem close to impossible for me to come up with a poem or a short story with an arsenal of terms pertaining to the human body. Hay naku! I can’t seem to decide if entering a medical field was a blessing or a curse..okay, I am exaggerating. Every aspect of my life has been immensely enriched by God. But I still have to admit to the fact that my preoccupation with my course in college led me to a different path. Save for a 3-unit required course on Philippine Literature, it has all been about healing people and leading individuals to a better life– in a Nursing perspective.
Excuses! Excuses! wahaha
Maybe I’ll just go back to reading blogs, dissecting poems, and living the life I’ve been accustomed to.
Thank you writers for inspiring me to read and aspire to have your way with words.
my life’s work May 21, 2007
Or something to that effect. I must have done something to anger the gods of the multiply world since I cannot seem to log in to my account! After 2 weeks of being a pseudo-photojournalist, I am finally home and ready to load ‘em up, then wham! My pent-up enthusiasm down the drain…boo-hoo! What am I to do now? I was thinking of saying goodbye to my Multiply account forEVAH, but as what Ken said “Your life’s work?”…hahaha… is it? What was I trying to achieve having such an account? Yep it was easy to navi around the site, and yep, i am a self-confessed photo addict (not necessarily vain!!!..hmph!), and more importantly, it was a way for me to check out what my long-lost friends have been up to. I guess I’ll just wait for some answers then. Hopefully their “Contact Us” link is as effective as I’m nearly pissed right now.
supah chums! May 7, 2007
A girl will never be complete without her boodle(a new word I learned..and it’s really a word) of galpals. Just think about it?! Who else will gamely accompany you to the restroom, whenever, wherever? Listen to you rant across the phone line for hours and hours, and even until you see each other the next day. Empathize with your unrequited love stories, drink with you even if they have no reason to drink, laugh at you, cry with you…and all else in between. This is my tribute to 5 girls whom I’ve bonded with since high school. Despite the temporary separation during our college years (and Cyndy’s current Cebu stint), God must have decided that I still need them. These are my people.
me & superBESt
Siangie: My ultimate best friend. She’s my pick-me-up person. The one I would call whenever I find myself in such horrid situations. A lot of people mistake her as mataray or maldita…okay, they made no mistake at all…hehehe. But that’s just an impression. In reality, she is this kind, approachable, down-to-earth, UN-diva person who’s also as beautiful as she is talented. Yep, she has a lot hidden under her sleeves. If I were stuck on an island with a friend, I’d want that friend to be her. Aside from the fact that she’s my best friend (a given reason), she’s definitely a survivor.
the mayee we know: kalog!!! (still pretty despite the silly faces)
Mayee: the quintessential beauty and brains, however, she’s WAY beyond that. Mayee just luuuuvs to talk and luuuuuvs to listen. Don’t be fooled by such serene and ethereal exterior, she’s definitely a nut inside. Most of the time, Mayee is like the preschoolers she’s teaching– wide-eyed to the fascinating things in life, which really makes her someone who appreciates it, as a whole.
jun nacua-mr. debbie-me twinx since 6th grade
Debbie: The tough cookie, Debbie is my twin since the 6th grade. You may be asking why, well, it will take me forever to tell you that! hahaha…she has always been strong in alot of ways, but that doesn’t make her hard. She’s like ice cream covered in hard chocoloate fudge…mushy on the inside. We both love to sing, but she reigns as the Karaoke Queen! Whenever she’s upset, she cooks/bakes…that’s why we’re always more than happy to comfort her whenever she’s down (hahaha!!!)
with bananaman d back of nana
Nana: Soft-spoken but stern, Nana was my movie date back in high school, and my favorite partner when it comes to people-watching. Very unpretentious and more often than not, careful with the decisions she make. Though she may stumble a lot of times, she has always been determined to get up and get on with her life.
the gorgeous & talented cyndy!
Cyndy: Smart-ass and city chic, that’s definitely Cyndy. She’s very much responsible and at times, a bit headstrong, but so far, that has come to her advantage. If there’s anyone among my friends that can survive life in a big city, that would be Cyndy. We are all BIG talkers in our small circle, but it’s this girl who definitely has a lot to say (and people would really shut up and listen). Cyndy has gone through tough times, but that hasn’t stopped her from being on top of her game. She has been greatly missed lately since she’s based in Cebu.
I guess it’s safe to say that I wouldn’t be the person I am now if it weren’t for them. They, like the rest of the human population, have their flaws too, but this time I would just like to celebrate friendship and sisterhood (hence, no bad stuff to see in here.. ;p). –> freynds, thanks for the wonderful (and horribly humiliating) experiences we’ve shared. I’m just relieved that no amount of distance, time, or absence sa mga dates nato, could ever stop us from conquering the world…together. Ayus! Love yah!
