bored and exhausted

When boredom strikes, I sometimes fight it. So here are the two pictures which I edited using Picasa just to entertain myself out of so much exhaustion and sickness. It's just simple with no sense at all. I haven't eaten my lunch yet and it's late afternoon already. I just thought of doing this in madness. Perhaps, this obra could be the result of a decaying mind.

Much like the saying "An Idle's mind is the devil's workshop",
I particularly enjoy playing with the second picture.

Golden Rule, a reflection

My philosophy in life is solely patterned from the maxim taught by almost all of the influential figures the world has produced notably Jesus Christ, Confucius, The Dalai Lama to name a few. This quote which I state in a positive phrase goes like this, “Do Unto Others What You Want Others Will Do Unto you”. I always bear this strong and moving maxim in my entire life which basically gives me a reason to reckon the purpose of doing things in their proper order.

My life exists as it is today because of the people who nurtured me and mold my mentality that life is a journey towards seeking perfection which can only be achieved by doing what is essentially right and evading what is essentially wrong. These people that I am referring to are my family.

Truly, the values instilled by my parents are maintained in every corner of my life, which later on help me to fulfill my ardent desires and endeavors. The phrase practically taught a lot of hard lessons in life. I learned to control my feelings, I learned to accept defeat and I learned to value life as it is. It is not that easy to carry on and commit with this philosophy. I was mocked by some, I was betrayed and I was used, simply because of my ideology and vow to this philosophy

The maxim which I often bear in my mind brings me to what I develop in my life, that is, the sense of volunteerism and the passion for service.

Yes, I admit it is very effortless and free to boast such words but I technically apply it in my daily routines. I learned life the hard way, more appropriate to say, “Been there, done that” way, though premature to say. The embodiment of service and volunteerism is very evident in my life. I just realized that the Divine Providence give me this kind of path simply to help me identify what a flat man lacks-LOVE.

Photo above: a political painting by Norman Rockwell

Mr. BUSY

Time really flies fast. Imagine, I was not able to update my blog for like more than a month because of the fact that I was damn busy with my school stuffs. It was a rush for me everyday at school. Filing for PRC is coming to its end, our schedule is sometime at September and I am still hoping that I can finish it. I am schedule to take the NLE this November and of course I am very excited for it. Sooner, I can have my license to practice professionally. As for now, I am just so busy. I wonder when will Mr. Busy have his rest. lol. hasta luego.

Celebrate, Celebrate

I just woke up. Last night's celebration was totally unforgettable, super, unforgettable. Calle Gumamela was transformed into one heck of a street party session area. and why? (why unforgettable?) here's what happened: - my high school classmates came over bringing their gifts for me (thanks guys-may gift ba talaga kayo?) - we have so many foods, lots of foods- LECHON!!-Kulang pa (they still crave for it)lol - some friends get drunk ( and only proves that In wine there is truth) - The 45 minute city ride was worth it (courtesy of KenBoy-yeah dude) - Aunt Gaga gave me a Tshirt (didn't expect for that) - some were puking after they saw Two Girls and One Cup Video ( who wouldn't?)hehe - some were still puking while watching Two Girls and One Finger Video (so gross eh) Whew, I really had fun. That's my Post Pinning Ceremony Party. well, I ka nga di mapapalitan nang ano mang halaga ang kasayahang walang katapusan ( bad tagalog there) hehe. Sayang nga, my cam was deadbat when i brought it in the ceremony.poor me, wala akong pics nito. sayang. sayang. sayang. hehe. what? oo sayang talaga..hehe PS: watch out for pics later..

Getting Ready

Tomorrow's my Pinning Ceremony. I am done in pressing my Gala uniform- very immaculate actually. I can't go to bed early because i ain't sleepy. lol.

Excited

Bored

Hungry

Agitated


I don't know what I am feeling. I am imprisoned in my room. I am just wondering of what will happen tomorrow.

Graduation Friendship

We’re graduating, and we know

Our lives will be different and new;

We’re going out into the world,

Our goals and dreams to pursue.

But one thing will never, ever change,

As we go our separate ways;

The friends we’ve made in school will be

Our friends for the rest of our days.

The special ties and attachments we’ve made,

These bonds will never be broken;

We’ll continue to feel the closeness,

Though words may not be spoken.

So it’s not "goodbye," but rather "farewell;"

I’ll see you again, my friend.

Your friendship means a lot to me,

And it will never end.

PS: A personal poem dedicated to my college buddies

Tribute To Mama

It is almost four years since Mama passed away. Life is different after she died- different from what I expected it to be. I was forced to live without my family, I have to bear the unbearable pain that had pierced my heart since Mama left us. Fate brought me something I never expected. I learned to live life the hard way. I thought Mama already left me, I was wrong. She is in constant guidance. Now, after four years of struggle and hard work in college, "I reaped what I sowed". I really wanted Mama to accompany me in my graduation ceremony and letting her know that I made it. but again, that is life. Mama is happy now and very proud of me. I miss her so much!!

putting my toga on top of mama's grave

Shortly after my graduation ceremony last April 1, i went to visit my Mama's grave. I wanted her to feel that i never forgotten her. offering my toga and cap and a bunch of flowers is enough to say "Ma Thank you Very Much".

Whirlwind week..

Wohohoho!!..dad just came early this day all the way from our bukid (i thought hapon pa sya muabot) to attend my graduation ceremony comes April 1 ('di sya excited) lol. kaya ayun.

Bueno, sa sobra na sad ka tapulan, I did not went to school for the graduation practices, imagine 5-9pm ang practice? hehe. nakahuna-huna ko nga naa napuy kumbira ila June-ann kay graduation day nila karun. (food trip na sad). Mao to. lol. i even have to sacrifice my schedule in OR completion tomorrow(sayang sad). Ayay ka, lami kayo ilahang alimango, sugba, sea foods, and of course mawala ba diay ang Lechon??hehe. nagkita-kita sad mi sa ubang mga high school classmates nako. kaon diri, kaon didto, laugh there, laugh here (argh,)
Anyways, sa week na ni, di na nako ma-hinumduman kung kapila mi gabalik balik sa practices- just repeating the thing itself- i was pissed off!! (mao to, ning absent ako for today's practice.) Nar anime marathon ako- Elfen Lied, Bleach, Prince of Tennis ug ang pinaka d best sa tanan- D. Gray-man ( xixixi, astig ni Allen Walker!!). Dugayas Naruto Shippuuden. lol
Reality Check:

Unta dili daghan ang cases ugma sa DRH-OR para sad fair kay di ko muadto sa duty completion. hehe

I made it!!

me and the rest of the speakers


It's already March, and It's been days already that I haven't updated my blog. well, it was because I was really so damn busy for the whole week since last week. so many things happened like a spark, a hurricane week to say talaga, grabe gayud yang kakapoy.

Hmm, you might wonder why, it is all because I am graduating, ayt I am, yes, I AM GRADUATING!!, and I really have to work my ass out to finish all of my requirements in fast drip motion..hehe. thesis presentation, duty extensions, make up classes, seminars, what else? of course ang Long exams- they're all done!!..

Reality check: hmm, our pictorial for the school yearbook will be this Wednesday, and i am super excited.lol. gotta trim my hair. of course, to look better and neat. lol

A Mandayan Poem

Bahay Kubo sa Banban 1995

Hain yang Kanak bāy?

Danny C. Sillada

Ga-hanap ako ng kanak bāy,

Pero hain sa yang kanak bāy?

Sang butay, sang subâ, sang lungsod,

Sang lawod yaga anod-anod?

Yang mga ompô ga-laong:

Yang bāy ta amā ng ba’ong

Bisan unān pa ngini ka duõm

Kit-an sa gihapon yang dawom!

Madaya man o mahilawod

Modag-sâ gihapon sang bungtod;

Hanapon mo man o dili,

Molotaw yang kinabuhi!

Kung hain man ako ya-gikan

Amo yang kanak piyag-panawan?

Ngadto sang tumoy ng kalibutan,

Yang pag-hanap ko way utlanan…

Pero hain sa yang kanak bāy:

Ya-anod, ya-dagsâ sang baybay?

‘Kung ikit-an mo da yang kanmo bāy,

Lang-a ako daw hain mosubay…’

Translation:

Where is my Home?

I’m searching for a home,

but where is my home?

In the mountains, planes and rivers,

drifting into the sea?

The town’s elders once said:

a home is like a coconut shell –

no matter how bleak it is inside

you’ll feel at home even in its darkness!

You may drift upstream or downstream,

you’ll always find an open shore;

searching or not searching,

life will always find a path to follow!

Whatever reason why I’m here,

is the same reason why I wander far-off?

Into the distant corners of the world,

my search for a home is endless…

But where is my home:

lost, drifted and washed ashore?

‘If you have already found your home,

please, tell me what trail to follow…’

Personally, this is one of my favorite poems. Not only because it was composed in my native tongue but also it reminds of me of the person very close to my heart- My MAMA. Wherever life takes me, Nobody can hinder me from following the path I have chosen.

What is LOVE??..

A group of professional people posed this question to group of 4-to-8-year-olds: "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think ...

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn`t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That`s love." - Rebecca, age 8

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth." - Billy, age 4

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." - Chrissy, age 6

"Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don`t yell at them because you know it would hurt their feelings." - Samantha, age 7

"Love is what makes you smile when you`re tired." - Terri, age 4

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." - Danny, age 7

"Love is what`s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." - Bobby, age 5

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate." - Nikka, age 6

"Love is hugging. Love is kissing. Love is saying no" - Patty, age 8

"When you tell someone something bad about yourself and you`re scared they won`t love you anymore. But then you get surprised because not only do they still love you, they love you even more." - Matthew, age 7

"There are two kinds of love. Our love. God`s love. But God makes both kinds of them." - Jenny, age 8

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." -Noelle, age 7

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." - Tommy, age 6

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn`t scared anymore." - Cindy, age 8

"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don`t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." - Clare, age 5

"Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken." - Elaine, age 5

"Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." - Chris, age 8

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." - Mary Ann, age 4

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." - Lauren, age 5

I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her." - Bethany, age 4

"Love cards like Valentine`s cards say stuff on them that we`d like to say ourselves, but we wouldn`t be caught dead saying." - Mike, age 8

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." - Karen, age 7

"You really shouldn`t say `I love you` unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." - Jessica, age 8

"God could have said magic words to make the nails fall off the cross, but He didn`t. That`s love." - Max, age 5

Happy birthday Drew!!

Thank God, our exam in MS was over. It was a bit difficult, but I managed to answer all of the questions, far-out questions though.lol. After the exam, I went to Andrew's crib with my classmates and barkadas for a birthday treat by drew. we just ate and ate, and laugh and laugh until we have nothing to ate and laugh. lol. I particularly ate voraciously on lechon(roasted pig) and Pinoy style spaghetti. Of course who wouldn't love those. lol

After the heavy dinner session, I played poker with the rest of the gang. And mind you, it was my first time to play poker, and I just fell in love with it. lol. We all just enjoyed Drew's b-day. the rest was all but fun and fun. Well, I'm looking forward for another poker session.lol

Reality reality:
still have to study Christian Ethics and Asian Civilization for tomorrow's exam.

it's examination time, ( not this time please)

i woke up early this morning because i have to review on my midterm exams. my anxiety is already escalating from mild to moderate. the exam is scheduled this afternoon, but i am not ready, huhu. i should have reviewed yesterday but because of laziness, i just glued myself in front of my PC busy doing nothing.

The subjects are Seminar in Nursing covering Cardiovascular disorders, Respiratory disorders, Gastro-intestinal disorders, and Perception and Coordination topics (oh my, oh my. i am just scanning the books and photocopies i have and i don't know if they'll stuck in my brain at all) and Rizal covering 18 chapters (which i barely read) lol. i hope i can make it. lol.