Buhos na, Ulan, at Lunurin Akong Tuluyan

It's been a loooong while since I poured in my thoughts here. I'm not really sure what's been happening to me. I feel that there's something in me that's going through a change, and that I've been afraid to face that fact for the longest time. I don't know what change is happening exactly. All I know is, I feel scared. Could this be just a case of Seniors Syndrome? Maybe. Maybe not...

On a lighter note, there's so much that has happened for the past couple of months...

Early last April, I attended the COA Formation Seminar where I got to meet the representatives of the different student organizations. I wasn't supposed to be there but I don't regret ever going. I learned so much from my fellow leaders. I made new friends, had a lot of laughs, shared a lot of insights. I was so inspired with the passion & dedication of the other org representatives (majority were the presidents). One of the most wonderful things I was enlightened about was the diffrences of all the SOA orgs. After that experience, I gained a deep admiration for each & every SOA org's mission.

On the last few days of May, we had the ACIL Form Sem at Ate Citas' place in Tanay, Rizal. Before we left Manila, we finished the heavy work we could have done out of town. Even if we only had less than 3 days there, we all enjoyed ourselves & made a lot of memories. It really feels good that there are people who want to work for the same goals as you do & to have them become your friends is just the best bonus. I love you ACIL peeps!

My phone got stolen 2 weeks ago. Nothing bad happened to me, thank God. The creep just got my phone from my backpack. I guess I was just too sleepy to notice that somebody was behind me unzipping my bag. Oh well. Got a new phone. Bought it with my own money. The one that got stolen was given to me by my parents for my 20th birthday. It was a Nokia 6600, camera phone & all that. I remember that when my parents gave me that phone, I wasn't very happy because it cost too much & they didn't have to spend too much money just for a gift for me. They were offended but they eventually forgot about it. Now, I have a Nokia 2300. It has something that the 6600 doesn't have that I've always wanted in a phone: an FM Radio. It's not colored nor does it have a camera. I don't care. I want my music! hahaha Oh, by the way, thanks to Miggy for my Globe sim card!Ü

Oh, I have this song stuck in my mental record player. It's "Alay" by Imago. I really love the wordplay. The song is for a loved one who just passed away. Sounds morbid? Not really. It's a pretty nice eulogy for me -- the type that you shed tears of joy after you hear it.

Alay by Imago

Mamaalam

Tala kong may ngiti

Saglit lamang

May huling habilin

Sa gitna ng 'yong
paglalakbay

Sa dako mong ihihimlay

Dalhin ang payapa't

Pangakong wagas.

Patawad.

May lunas pa raw

Nananamlay mong diwa

S'yang may gamay

Ng malay mong tilang,

Hiram.

Itong minamata

Daang tinitimbang,

Dala, tangi kong

Alay.

Mamaalam

Sa mundong kay lupit

Sadya kayang

Nilihis ka sa pait

Sa gitna ng 'yong paghihimlay

Mangako kang maghihintay

Dalhin sa paglitis

Taglay na tamis.

Paalam.

My Friendster Horoscope for today:

If anyone is ready for romance, it's you. And the universe agrees, too -- so much so that you've been chosen to receive one of those wonderful evenings that only come along a few times a year. Think of it as having Ed McMahon, Santa Claus and Donald Trump show up on your doorstep with cash, tickets for two to the event of your choice and a limo -- oh, and the person you'd love to share it all with.

The odds of this happening tonight: NONE.

A Lot Like Love

Part Passionate Kisser

For you, kissing is about all about following your urges If someone's hot, you'll go in for the kiss - end of story You can keep any relationship hot with your steamy kisses A total spark plug - your kisses are bound to get you in trouble

Part Romantic Kisser

For you, kissing is all about feeling the romance You love to kiss under the stars or by the sea The perfect kiss involves the perfect mood It's pretty common for kisses to sweep you off your feet

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

Your #1 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 #2 Love Type: ENFP

The Inspirer In love, you are passionate and eager to develop a strong bond. For you, sex should be playful, creative, and affectionate. Overall, you are perceptive and bring out the best in your partner. However, you tend to hold on to bad relationships after they've turned bad. Best matches: INTJ and INFJ

Your #3 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 #4 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

Your #5 Love Type: ISFP

The Artist In love, you feel deeply and experience intense emotions. For you, sex is serious. It's how you best express your feelings. Overall, you are laid back, warm, and a good listener. However, you tend to seem lazy and disinterested sometimes. Best matches: ESFJ and ENFJ

What's Your Love Type?

Otso-Otso

Your Life Path Number Is

8 You are focused on learning the satisfactions to be found in the material world. The Life Path 8 produces many powerful, confident and materially successful people. You are apt to be very independent, forceful and competitive. Your routine is involved in practical, down-to-earth affairs, and there is relatively little time for dreams and visions. You will want to use your ambitions, your organizational ability, and your efficient approach to carve a satisfying niche for yourself. Most of your concerns involve money and learning of the power that comes with its proper manipulation. This Life Path is perhaps the one that is the most concerned with and desirous of status, as an accompaniment to material success. You are endowed with tremendous potential for conceiving far-reaching schemes and ideas. You also possess the tenacity and independence to follow them through to completion. In short, you are well-equipped for competition in the business world or in other competitive fields of endeavor. You know how to manage yourself and your environment. You are practical and steady in your pursuit of major objectives, and you have the courage of your convictions when it comes to taking the necessary chances to get ahead. The negative 8 can be dictatorial and often suppresses the enthusiasm and efforts of fellow member of the environment. Often, the strength of their own personality excludes close feelings for other people with whom they come in contact. Material gains and rewards often become issues of utmost importance, even to the neglect of family, home and peace of mind. Dedication to success can become an obsession. Emotional feelings are often suppressed by the negative 8, resulting in isolation and loneliness. All Life Path 8 people must avoid discounting the opinions of others.

What Is Your Life Path Number?

Today's Forecast

Checked out my Friendster account & saw my horoscope for the day:

Hope you're in the mood for love, because according to the stars, it's very much in the mood for you. Don't even bother with getting all gussied up -- it's your brain that's undeniably sexy now.

May meeting na naman akong pupuntahan mamayang 3:30PM-7PM. Andun kaya s'ya? Wahahaha asa pa ako!

Bahala na si Batman

Schedule for this coming semester:

MWF:
830-930 Ph104 Foundations of Moral Value
230-330 Th151 The Catholic Commitment of Today's Filipino: A Synthesis

TTh:
730-9 Psy113 Abnormal Psychology
9-1030 Ed134 Educational Psychology
12-130 Psy 112 Research in Psychology I
3-430 Hi166 Philippine History

In all fairness to my TTh sched, I got everything I wanted. My MWF sched, however... *sigh*. Words are not enough to express my dismay.

To everyone who feels the same way, makararaos din tayo.

'Di tayo pababayaan ni Lord.Ü

4 out of 5 -- Not Bad

Your #1 Match: INFJ

The Protector You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity. Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is. You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience. You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them. You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher.

Your #2 Match: INFP

The Idealist You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world. Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships. It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close. But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop. You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.

Your #3 Match: ISFJ

The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal. A good listener, you excell at helping others in practical ways. In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music. You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.

Your #4 Match: ISFP

The Artist You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now). You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children. Simply put, you enjoy bueaty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life. Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs. You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer.

Your #5 Match: ENFJ

The Giver You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed. Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections. Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down. You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine. You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

What's Your Personality Type?

Why Not? Part 3

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Why Not? Part 2

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Your Stripper Name is Princess

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Why Not?

Your Inner European is French!

Smart and sophisticated.You have the best of everything - at least, *you* think so.

Who's Your Inner European?

Kahon

Your Birthdate: February 2

Your birth on the 2nd day of the month adds a degree of emotion, sensitivity, and intuition to your life. The 2 is a very social number allowing you to make friends easily and quickly. Yet you are apt to have a rather nervous air in the company of a large group. You have a warmhearted nature and emotional understanding that constantly seeks affection. You are more prone than most to become depressed and moody, as emotions can turn inward and cause anxiety and mental turmoil. It can be hard for you to bounce back to reality when depression sets in.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Gurang

You Are 30 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

I.C.Y. Summer

Since April, I've been working at a preschool, Integrated Center for the Young, for my practicum. It's required, I don't get paid, but boy, am I having the time of my life!Ü Let the pictures do the talking...Ü


That's me helping Lance with his sand art. Yaya Connie took the picture for me while we were working on our activity.

That’s Ate Bujoy teaching Beginning Reading to Noah, Harley, Adrian, and Lance (not in photo). See the zoo poster with all the animals? I made all that.Ü

From left to right: Reese, Lance, Ethan, JB, Alex.

They were our students in the Toddler Program last April. If you noticed, Lance is also here. And if you noticed also, they're wearing their pajamas. We were learning the letter P that day & what could be a better way of teaching the children that letter but with a Pajama Party!Ü By the way, Reese, Lance, & JB are still in the Toddler Program this May.Ü

This is a cute moment taken during the Swimming Party that was held on the last day of the April classes (April 28).

This is Teacher Mel’s female chow-chow, Domino. I met her on the day of the swimming party for the kids. Blue pala talaga ang dila nila. Kakaiba. It’s so hairy it looks like a lion. I wondered out loud what Domino’s hair would look like if it were rebonded. Hahaha

Here's another shot of Domino. She's so beautiful!

This is JB. He’s only 2 years old and he’s in my Toddler class. He’ll still be my student during the May classes. He has a really cute smile and he’s so huggable! He likes to dance, to count (he’s really good with numbers), and to swim. For some reason, he has a fixation to round or circular objects. Though he has mild autism, he responds well to people around him.

How to Eat an Oreo Cookie by Lance

This is Lance. He is in both my 2 classes. He’s only 3 years old and yet he’s smarter than his classmates who are a year older than him. He knows all the letters and can even tell you what sound each letter makes. He’s really inquisitive with his endless series of why’s. Apart from asking so many questions, he talks a lot, and fast too. At first I had a hard time understanding what he was saying because he’s still using baby talk that’s really difficult to decipher. I’m glad I’ve gotten used to his babbling since I usually feed him his morning snack in between his 2 classes. One thing I will never forget is when I packed up his lunch box after he finished eating, he wrapped his tiny arms around me and gave me the sweetest hug ever.Ü

This is Miki. She’s the daughter of Teacher Kelly. She isn’t my student but she’s very friendly and talkative. She also likes it when she is the center of attention (artista!). She has bright eyes and a sweet smile that just makes you wanna go, “Coochie-coochie-coo!” Her brilliant mind came up with this question last Wednesday while we teachers were having lunch: “Why is it raining? It’s summer!” Of course, we were all teachers there and couldn’t give her an answer she could understand. Hahaha

Ilocos: March 23-27

Bantay

Cherubim

Where's the Corn?

Dugtungan

Gulong na Gate

Sa May Bintana

Farmer's Footbridge

The Holy Family

Vigan

Aawitan Kita

Parang Kapiling
by Nyoy Volante

Sadyang kay hirap na ika'y mapalayo
Araw-gabi kang hinahanap
Bawat minuto ng bawat oras
Nais maramdaman iyong yakap

Alam ko na 'di maaari
Makapiling ka'y 'di muna mangyayari
Kaya't aking dinarasal lagi
Ang ikaw ay makausap marinig

Tangi kong hiling
Ang ngayo'y narito ka sa 'king piling
Ngunit kahit kay layo mo
Tila bang narito ka
'Pagkat sa tinig mo'y parang kapiling na

Alam ko na 'di maaari
Makapiling ka'y 'di muna mangyayari
Kaya't aking dinarasal lagi
Makausap ka at aking marinig

Tangi kong hiling
Ang ngayo'y narito ka sa 'king piling
Ngunit kahit kay layo mo
Tila bang narito ka
'Pagkat kung marinig ka lang
Puso ko'y sumasaya
Sa tinig mo mahal
Parang kapiling na

Better Late Than Never

Happy 19th Birthday

Matthew Anson C. Dy!

(uy! Xmas colors! hahaha)

Sa mga hindi nakakakilala kay Machoo, hindi s'ya 'yung nakasalamin na nasa picture. Si Mike 'yan. Si Machoo 'yung nakatalikod na nakapula at may hawak na cellphone. hahaha (Machoo, do you love your pic? hahaha) Anyway, aaminin ko 'di ko pinaniniwalaan ang "better late than never" excuse 'pag may birthday. What I meant was late itong paggawa ko ng blog. Pero maaga naman kitang binati, 'di ba?Ü Sana naging masaya ang kaarawan mo, kahit na busy kayo sa pag-aayos para sa defense n'yo nung araw na 'yun. hehe Good luck & God bless always! Isa ka'ng biyaya sa aking tiring days dahil sa kabag na ibinibigay mo sa akin, 'di lang 'pag magkasama tayo, kundi pati online. Kakaiba ang galak na idinudulot mo sa lahat ng iyong mga kaibigan. Hinding-hindi ka talaga malilimutan! (Cue in music: "Hindi kita...malilimutan.." with matching dance hahaha) Tawa pa tayo!Ü

I'm Oh-So Naturale

Need I say more? *wink* ;) hahaha

Your Seduction Style: The Natural

You don't really try to seduce people... it just seems to happen. Fun loving and free spirited, you bring out the inner child in people. You are spontaneous, sincere, and unpretentious - a hard combo to find! People drop their guard around you, and find themselves falling fast.

What Is Your Seduction Style?

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Happy Birthday

Gilbert Emmanuel P. Levosada!

Astig, ka-edad mo na si Kristo nung mapako s'ya sa krus! Qualified ka na! Hahaha!Ü Kaso, ang waistline mo, nalagpasan na ang edad mo? Pa'no na 'yan? Hahaha!Ü (O, butas ng ilong mo lumalaki na naman. H'wag pikon! hihihi ;p) Isang pangungusap lang ang gusto kong sabihin sa 'yo ngayong kaarawan mo:

Maraming salamat, Nono.Ü

WATER RAT

Feb 15, 1972 to Feb 2, 1973

Rat people are so charming and attractive they are always surrounded by friends and admirers. They can also be lone tumbleweeds, seldom making lasting friendships. Known as Perfectionists, they never want to lose face. It takes an understanding friend to get them to "put on the dancing plumes." Rat people have vivid imagination and are known for creating extraordinarily magic moments in time. Not surprisingly, the sensitive Rats have the gift of insight and clairvoyance, so you better watch out what you think around them! Rats enjoy being leaders and pacesetters and usually enjoy extraordinary success in life.

Hearty Bean Soup is one of the keys to good health for a Rat!!

When water rats talk, people listen. Commanding and eloquent, always the center of attention, the Water Rats also have a soft side that endears them to the world. When the world needs, Water Rats are there. Humanitarian fighters against hunger, illness, sadness, they try to bring happiness to others through their compassionate endeavors and smiling warmth. When the world wants a friend, it's the loyal and sincere Water Rat which draws them in. The Water Rat has a successful career but money-wise, it's pretty much middle of the road. Changing free-spending ways could lead to financial security if they are willing to make the effort. Their natural charisma attracts members of the opposite sex like wildfire (opposite sex lang ba talaga? hahaha), but Water Rats often don't set their standards high enough and are quite indiscriminate in seeking love affairs, until they finally settle down later in life (premonition ba ito? hmm..). Once this happens, they advance pretty far exhibiting oodles of charm with their loved ones (oodles... rhymes with noodles... wala lang. hahaha).

Source: http://www.tuvy.com/entertainment/chinese_horoscope.htm

Delayed Pics

BaliKatTan

Date: 28 January 2005; Model: Kat; Venue: ACIL Room

Giggles

Date: 8 February 2005; Models: Joy & Mike; Venue: ACIL Room

I-shoot Mo, I-shoot Mo!

Date: 8 February 2005; Event: SOAc Women's Basketball Practice; Venue: Cov Courts

Alapaap

Date: 11 February 2005; Taken from behind the Church of the Gesú

Tingala

Date: 11 February 2005; Venue: Church of the Gesú (back)

February Halloween

Date: 11 February 2005; Models: Hazel & Nicolo; Venue: LSH Conference Room

New Kids on the Block

Date: 26 February 2005; Models: ESCOPA Kids; Venue: ESCOPA, Proj. 4, QC

Taglagas

Date: 26 February 2005; Venue: Kostka Extension

Anino

Date: 26 February 2005; Venue: Kostka Extension

Wood Rat

Today is Chinese New Year. Today is also my Chinese birthday. Here is what my Chinese horoscope says about me:

Feb 2, 1984 to Feb 19, 1985

Rat people are so charming and attractive they are always surrounded by friends and admirers. They can also be lone tumbleweeds, seldom making lasting friendships. Known as Perfectionists, they never want to lose face. It takes an understanding friend to get them to "put on the dancing plumes." Rat people have vivid imagination and are known for creating extraordinarily magic moments in time. Not surprisingly, the sensitive Rats have the gift of insight and clairvoyance, so you better watch out what you think around them! Rats enjoy being leaders and pacesetters and usually enjoy extraordinary success in life.

Hearty Bean Soup is one of the keys to good health for a Rat!!

Wood rats don't care about firecrackers and whiz-bam-boom special effects. Still waters run very deep! Somewhat introverted and shy in social gatherings, Wood Rats nevertheless make a big impact when it comes to career, finance, and entrepreneurial projects. A big ego keeps this one focused on the big picture, talking only when necessary to make the next move. The enterprising Wood Rat knows and lives the rules in human dynamics: compromise, flexibility, "playing it by ear," the Golden Rule, and generosity. In the Love Boat, don't expect the Wood Rat to whisper a lot of sweet nothings; again, still waters run deep. They don't need words, they ACT their love, showering affection, kindness, and respect on their loved ones, who love them in return.

Source: http://www.tuvy.com/entertainment/chinese_horoscope.htm

Pics of the Week

Kuyangot

Date: 31 Jan 2005; Models: Rica & Koonce; Venue: ACIL Room

Honeymoon

Date: 31 Jan 2005; Models: Rica & Koonce; Venue: ACIL Room

Chismax

Date: 31 Jan 2005; Models: Rica & Machoo; Venue: ACIL Room

Ka-Ibigan

Date: 31 Jan 2005; Models: Hazel & Francis; Venue: ACIL Room

Suko

Date: 1 Feb 2005; Model: Aligs; Venue: ACIL Room

H'wag Kang Mangamba

Date: 4 Feb 2005; Model: Rachel; Venue: ACIL Room

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Birth Data for Denise:
Birth Date and Time..... February 2, 1984 10:20 AM
Birth Location............. Manila, Philippines
Sun Sign.................... Aquarius

How You Approach Life and How You Appear To Others

You meet life head on and throw yourself into new experiences with zest and enthusiasm. You are direct, straightforward, assertive, and usually completely aboveboard in all your dealings. Candid and incapable of guile, insincerity or phoniness, you project a confident and sometimes arrogant appearance to others. You often lack tact and sensitivity, and can be completely oblivious to others' needs, and inadvertently selfish. You are self-reliant and don't depend upon social approval and reinforcement as much as other people do. You like to be original and do not mind going it alone. You may feel that you do not fit into groups very well, and that you do not naturally blend in and cooperate with others very easily. You like to be either a leader or a loner.

The Inner You: Your Real Motivation

You are a freedom-loving, strong-willed, and independent-minded individual, and you insist upon living your own life as you see fit, even if that means ignoring convention and tradition. In personal relationships you cannot be owned or possessed, and while you are willing to share yourself with another, you do not always adjust easily to the emotional give and take of a close relationship. Though intellectually open, you can be enormously stubborn, opinionated, and inflexible on a one-to-one level. You have strong convictions and feelings about fairness and equality, and you try to live by your ideals, but your ideals about how people SHOULD treat one another don't always take into account human weaknesses, differences, and needs. You probably dislike sentimentality and traditional gender roles and "games".

Source: http://www.astrology.com