Cheers All!
POSTED AT 07:06 AM

Exams are finally over. *wipes brow* Never had I experienced such mental exhaustion as the one I had this past week. Imagine having to cram several tediously long chapters of memory work and applications in your brain in just a few hours. Coffee had been my bestfriend and constant companion then. Hay. Maxwell House is the best. Learned my lesson. Reading in advance really does work (I never really doubted its effectiveness but I’m just way too lazy to do it.). I think I did OK though, but we can’t say for sure. At least not until the results come out.

Right after exams Tita Ging and I went shopping for clothes that I would wear on the next few debuts I’m attending. Got a bolero jacket for 150bucks. I’ve always wanted a bolero as a fashion staple, bago pa man mauso yun ng sobra sobra.

Saturday night at Moomba was the night that I was really looking forward to. It’s Frederick’s birthday celebration as well as support for Mitch, who would be singing with her bandmates (Myknea) in the Nescafe Soundscool competition. Chilling with my friends after a long week of hard work is the perfect way to de-stress. Frederick, Kat and Girlie met up here at my house. Gian met up with us at Moomba, and Paolo, of course, was late.

It was a pleasant surprise to see a familiar face there. Pheelyp, a guy from our college, was there to support Myknea as well, and I think he’s going to write an article about it. He was alone when we arrived and he asked if we wanted to sit with him, and so we did.

Place was cozy, the food great, the company wonderful. Can’t say the same for the sounds though. They played the Nescafe jingle over and over for God knows how long before the competition started. The song is now ingrained in our brains for all eternity. And the waitresses were kind of..err..stupid. For example..Kat asked one of ‘em if they had Vodka Mudshakes. She said “Ah kasi po hindi po ako yung naka-assign dito, dun po ako sa kabila.” We were all like “…ok nevermind.” A simple yes or no would’ve sufficed sweetie.

Myknea played very well, and I thought they sounded good. Even their original song is record-worthy. Too bad they didn’t make it. Ah well. Maybe next time.

Had a round of drinks while watching the other bands. All my friends, and even Pheelyp kept taunting me and my low-tolerance for alcohol. But hey, I finished my Cosmopolitan without getting drunk so I must be getting better, ne? -_____-; I think I like frozen Margaritas and Mai Tais better, though. Like Girlie said, it was so Sex and the City-ish.

Had coffee at Starbucks before singing our happy hearts out at IO, a KTV place of some sort. All in good fun.

Kat and Girlie stayed over for the night, and we talked (in hushed voices) up until 3 in the morning. I’m glad the two of them are getting along great.

Parang tinatamad na 'ko pumunta sa debut ni Argel. Basta there are several reasons, and I just don't want to disclose them.

And now its Sunday, and I still have an NCP to write, so I think I should wrap this up.

Small Miracles and Nondescript Blessings
POSTED AT 10:59 AM

Happy Birthday to Mama Mary.

This day has been full of little surprises and blessings. On top of it all is that he effing called me by my name and actually said hello. Taena mababaw kung mababaw pero praise ye God in the highest!

And Jops..goodness gracious..she talked to me. Civilly. You know, with her plastic smile instead of the frown she usually wears and all. I was talking to Shane, and they were together and then she just..iono. Spoke up. Weirdo.

Stressed myself out over the CWTS activity, and getting nothing in return. Went all the way to Hospicio de San Jose to ask for permission but to no avail. It was quite an experience for us though. Funniest bit was when Jo-anne complained out loud "Wala na ko'ng pera!!!" while we were walking along the Ayala Bridge. What was funny about that was when she found a 50 peso bill on the ground right after she voiced out her complaint. Hulog ng langit ito.

Sir Joey was absent, meaning no CHN. We appealed to Ma'am Ignacio when she arrived if we can skip the lesson today (walang kuryente so we wouldn't be able to use the laptop and LCD) and watch Chief's volleyball game (Nursing vs. Ecclesiastics) instead. She gave in to my classmates chanting of "vo-lley-ball. vo-lley-ball." Pucha. Walang Funda! Wala ring Quiz bukas!

Natalo kami, pero ayos lang. Masaya yung game. Close fight, at ika nga ni Marj, ang daming guwapo sa Eccle. ^o^

Huh. Fun.

Later!:D

Past Life
POSTED AT 12:38 PM

chenyl was a Beautiful Rock Star in a past life. Discover your past lives @ Quiz Me

Not much has changed since then huh? LOLX.

Daydreaming Still
POSTED AT 12:08 PM

Your #1 Love Type: INFJ

The Protector In love, you strive to have the perfect relationship. For you, sex is nearly a spiritual experience, a bonding of souls. Overall, you have high expectations for any relationship you're in. However, you tend to hold back a part of yourself. Best matches: ENTP and ENFP

Your #2 Love Type: INFP

The Idealist In love, you crave a long term, harmonious relationship. For you, sex doesn't come quickly - it takes time for you to open up. Overall, you are supportive, nurturing, and expressive. However, you tend to be shy and protective of your personal space. Best matches: ENFJ and ESFJ

Your #3 Love Type: INTJ

The Scientist In love, you tend to be very private and withdrawn - even when things are going well. For you, sex is important in a happy relationship. Less important when things aren't going well. Overall, you are confident, intelligent, and serious about commitment. However, you tend to hold back and not show your emotions. Best matches: ENFP and ENTP

Your #4 Love Type: ISFJ

The Nurturer In love, you are quietly intense, devoted, and tend too hold on too long. For you, sex is a way to get closer - and a way to take care of your partner. Overall, you are altruistic and eager to please your sweetie. However, you tend to also be non-confrontational and secretly frustrated with relationship issues. Best matches: ESTP or ESFP

Your #5 Love Type: INTP

The Thinker In love, you are honest and serious about commitment. For you, sex is something you think about and desire a lot of the time. Overall, you are pure in your affection and feelings. However, you tend to be suspicious and distrusting at times. Best matches: ENTJ and ESTJ

The Most Boring Existence on The Face of the Earth
POSTED AT 06:45 AM

Goes to....*drumroll* Me!

I have done nothing remotely interesting these past few..*mentally counts days* I don't know how long it has been, but I assure you it has been long enough.

"Wala ka na bang ibang kwento? Yun lang?" sabi ni Girlie. Sums it all up for little ol' me.

I haven't written anything literary, so I guess that means I'm still on writing hiatus.

I'm still scaring myself by reading my school books. I'm doing OK on most of my subjects, except Micro-Para.

I didn't get to watch the Non-Stop Cheerdance Competition live because the tickets were sold out even before they came out. How that happened, I can only imagine. Saw it on TV though, and of course, 'Gawi still won. I was kind of disappointed. I've been seeing the Gawi's work for how many years now, so I know that they could have done better. I suppose that's the hassle of being on top. Never mind the opponents. You have to outdo yourself.

Didn't watch the Sophomore-Junior game. They lost.

Buen and Pao are becoming "one of the boys". Frederick's a geek(highest sa Ana-Phy, epal!). Girlie's still sarcastic. Renzy interviewed me and I sucked. On cam. F*ck it. Haven't seen Nicole lately. There's this Japanese Horrorfest they're inviting me to, but I can't.

Chie's in heaven. Mela's happy, so is Jam and ditto Mitzy. Dunno 'bout Trish though. 

I hate my current Clinical Instructor. She's an idiot.

My RLE mates are really growing on me.

The dress I'm going to wear for the debut is done. Ditse brought it here, and it looked better than I expected. She never does fail to surprise me. And what's more, she said I must've lost a few inches 'round the waist, because the petticoat (which was specifically measured for me) was too loose. Wow. Pumayat pa pala ako sa lagay na to. The dress(es) are still with her right now, since it had to be altered. She also said she could make the cotilionaire's dresses if I wanted. 700php apiece. As compared to the ready-to-wear things in Quiapo and Divisoriam, 700 is not bad for a custom-made gown, I'm thinking. But then again, I'm not the one to decide.

Excited na 'ko. Basta.

Half-day kami ngayon, and I'm not in the mood to face viruses, bacteria and fungi just yet, so here I am, typing all this nonsense.

Ja.

Party Season
POSTED AT 10:45 AM

Mela’s surprise swimming party in Pansol, was indeed a surprise for her. Unbelievable. We all slipped up at one time or another, but she was still very much shocked to see us all there. The place was beautiful, the rooms very homey. The bathrooms had a little problem with the showerheads (or lack thereof) though. Grabe, we all went through so many hassles just to push through with that party. But Mela’s reaction was worth it. Had a chance to play Chicken (where one sits on the shoulders of a partner and tries to throw the other player off..gets?). Played against Maggie. Surprisingly, it was a draw. Who knew so much strength is in that thin package..? ^o^

Also had my first try of Cognac. It smelled of paint thinner but it wasn’t that horrible-tasting. Would’ve tried getting drunk but I was a little sick then, and I couldn’t get myself worked up too much about drinking. Actually a lot of the girls had a cold bug that night, so we got in the pool a little later than the rest of the people.

The after effects of that blast of a weekend wasn’t too good though. We were all so tired, lack of rest is something so crucial for us. My colds grew a little worse. Some people had episodes of diarrhea and vomitting, even the celebrant herself. Possible case of food poisoning. (I still have the sniffles until now BTW.)

I wasn’t really up to face RLE last Monday. Fortunately, Manio wasn’t around and we were assigned to another CI. Ma’am Lerma’s good, though she does have a funny way of speaking. Mas marami pa’kong natutunan nung hapon na ‘yon kesa sa buong RLE ko with Manio.

RLE Tuesday, Manio’s back. Got to try preparing and administering an IV med, and the nebulizer too. Waw. Experience ito. My patient was an ickle baby, and my heart melts just by looking at him.

Swabe si Ma’am Ignacio. She’s already planning a Christmas party for us on December, even though she’s supposed to be on leave. She’ll be paying for everything. Sosyalerang adviser! L

earned how to make that sinful dessert called Black Sambo that Jam always makes. Mucho Arigato for the recipe Jammie!

Impromptu speech finals is over. I think I did OK. The question I got asked was pretty stupid though. Sayang. I was looking for a little challenge. But at least, it wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle. Looking forward to Saturday. We’re going out to celebrate Paolo’s birthday. Haaay. Tamang relaxation, tamang libre.

Til later.