Last May 21, my maternal uncle passed away from heart attack at the age of 46... and just as I was "recovering" from the shock, some other unwanted incident happens.
Barely just about a week ago, my cousin chose to leave this world in which we live. She was the first in my generation. About a month after turning 29, Ana left all of us. The reasons will forever be just a mystery.
I was never really close to Ana as I only knew her during my childhood. I didn't get to grow up with her or her siblings (majority of whom are now in the US). But nevertheless, I felt so sad by her death & I wish so much that I knew her more.
Sadly, due to my classes, I couldn't fly to Cebu to see her for the last time but last night, I got to go to this tribute thing prepared by a few of her friends. From here, i got to know about her... she was an artist, a poet, a writer, a diver, a photographer, a teacher, a speech pathologist... AND, most of all,... I liked how they described her in this one slide which read: "for Ana, poet, seeker of light". All this time, I still have nothing to say but "sayang". It was hard to keep tears from falling especially when Patricia Evangelista (yes, a friend of Ana) was the one talking. Ana was such a smart and pretty girl (the prettiest among the siblings, in my opinion). She was even the best intern in her batch! For all her acomplishments, I look up to her and now try to consider her to be a motivator for me to do good in my studies.
To Ana, thanks for being a part of my life, I will remember you always.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
A Taste of Australia
Where can you find a single serving of ice cream (a little more than a pint) that costs 800 bucks?? Go to Cold Rock, Australia... that's where!
My cuz & I went there the other day (30 April 2007, Monday) & we each ordered a regular sized tumbler. Much to our surprise, we ended up having to pay about php500 for the order (it was 400+!).
On the up side, I kinda did enjoy my order (kinda lang daw o!). I ordered a combination of Aussie Vanilla ice cream & Real Coffee ice cream (yeah, you can ask them to mix two ice creams, of your choice, together). As for my toppings, I got chewy choco brownies, choco chips, and maltesers... each topping costs php25. That's a whopping total of 75 bucks for toppings alone!
Yeah, but it was fun... having a photo galore in there! haha! No, I mean... I know it's not worth it to spend that much on ice cream alone but it's just a nice experience to get to try it at least once... it's something different. And, yeah, their ice cream collections are really imported... as well as for some toppings, there were quite a lot of chocolates/candies with packages I've never seen before.
So, what can I say bout the experience? Definitely worth it. I LOVE COLD ROCK!!! (haha, they probably ought to pay me for advertising their company!)
My cuz & I went there the other day (30 April 2007, Monday) & we each ordered a regular sized tumbler. Much to our surprise, we ended up having to pay about php500 for the order (it was 400+!).
On the up side, I kinda did enjoy my order (kinda lang daw o!). I ordered a combination of Aussie Vanilla ice cream & Real Coffee ice cream (yeah, you can ask them to mix two ice creams, of your choice, together). As for my toppings, I got chewy choco brownies, choco chips, and maltesers... each topping costs php25. That's a whopping total of 75 bucks for toppings alone!
Yeah, but it was fun... having a photo galore in there! haha! No, I mean... I know it's not worth it to spend that much on ice cream alone but it's just a nice experience to get to try it at least once... it's something different. And, yeah, their ice cream collections are really imported... as well as for some toppings, there were quite a lot of chocolates/candies with packages I've never seen before.
So, what can I say bout the experience? Definitely worth it. I LOVE COLD ROCK!!! (haha, they probably ought to pay me for advertising their company!)
Monday, April 09, 2007
DL Frustrations
This was supposed to have been posted a week ago, when I got my class cards... but I had to stop myself from going online for personal reasons.
BSN 1, 1st sem
I managed to get a cumulative GPA of 92.30 (that's a 3.10, 4 being the highest) but I didn't get to be in the DL (dean's list) due to our English prof. She really gave low grades! I tell you, never in my life have I gotten lower than 92 for English, not once! And then she comes and I get an 83 for my prelims, an 85 for my midterms (consider the fact that I've alrerady been given +2 here), and a 91 for my finals! I think I've only managed to get that 91 because I managed to "fight" with her inside the classroom, correcting the wrong grammar she was teaching us! I don't remember what the excat statement was but I remember Bea correcting the prof first (as my seatmate, Fran & I were discussing her mistake). I didn't notice Bea was already speaking up but Fran pointed it out to me... so we were listening to the prof & Bea argue. Our prof just wouldn't give in to her mistake so Fran started to join in the argument. I didn't really want to argue so I let Fran and Bea do the talking themselves (we had the same point anyways). But still, his (Fran's) arguments were also not being considered by the teacher. It was 2 against 1 and she still wouldn't listen! It was then that I really began to lose my temper! I stood up for what was right! (hehe... dramatic). By the time I started to speak up, I remember everyone in class saying "uy, ma'am, si Femi na 'yan... si Femi na 'yan.." (thank you classmates for believing in my knowledge THAT much!Ü)... after about 5-10 mins. probably, the prof finally stopped to think of the thought of the sentence. And, she didn't want to admit she was wrong! We three were discussing among ourselves...what?... so we won?... we were right!... is she wrong?... The prof approached us when practically everyone had left the classroom & said in a whisper, "you were right." "WHAT???", I asked her (we really couldn't hear her with how soft she was talking)... I did kind of hear what she had said but I wanted her to say it loudly and accept her mistake. Sadly, she just repeated her statement in a soft tone... quite louder than before but still too soft to be heard well by us three.
Still, although I got a 91 for my finals in English, that's only an 86 for the average... we need (at least) a 2.5 (87) per subject (and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75) to be in the DL.
BSN 1, 2nd sem
I managed to get a cumulative GPA of 92... but sadly, Filipino got me this time. I got an 86 there. It's such a spoiler! I got 3's for all my other subjects and only 2.25 for Filipino! Although, there's nothing I can do to complain though. That's my normal grade actually for Fil, for my whole life! I never got line of 9's in Filipino (except last sem when I miraculously got a 94... although I think that's just because the teacher was just being kind on me). I just feel really bad that if I had only exerted a little more effort (I actually, literally failed Fil midterm exams with a 73), I probably would have gotten that much needed 1% and I would have been in the DL. Blame me and my hatred for studying.
All the rest of my grades are okay tho...my next lowest is 91 (English2 & SocioAnthro)... followed by a 92 (Biochem), then a 93 (Bio & Logic - happy to say I got a 97 for my finals in Logic), got a 94 in InfoTech, ... and my highest is a 97 for PE2 (Ballroom Dancing)... although I don't really value that THAT much cos it's just a minor subject with 2 units, tho I admit it does help pull up the cuGPA. I just wish that 97 was what I had gotten for Biochem cos I really ove that subject & besides, it's composed of 4 units! =)
BSN 1, 1st sem
I managed to get a cumulative GPA of 92.30 (that's a 3.10, 4 being the highest) but I didn't get to be in the DL (dean's list) due to our English prof. She really gave low grades! I tell you, never in my life have I gotten lower than 92 for English, not once! And then she comes and I get an 83 for my prelims, an 85 for my midterms (consider the fact that I've alrerady been given +2 here), and a 91 for my finals! I think I've only managed to get that 91 because I managed to "fight" with her inside the classroom, correcting the wrong grammar she was teaching us! I don't remember what the excat statement was but I remember Bea correcting the prof first (as my seatmate, Fran & I were discussing her mistake). I didn't notice Bea was already speaking up but Fran pointed it out to me... so we were listening to the prof & Bea argue. Our prof just wouldn't give in to her mistake so Fran started to join in the argument. I didn't really want to argue so I let Fran and Bea do the talking themselves (we had the same point anyways). But still, his (Fran's) arguments were also not being considered by the teacher. It was 2 against 1 and she still wouldn't listen! It was then that I really began to lose my temper! I stood up for what was right! (hehe... dramatic). By the time I started to speak up, I remember everyone in class saying "uy, ma'am, si Femi na 'yan... si Femi na 'yan.." (thank you classmates for believing in my knowledge THAT much!Ü)... after about 5-10 mins. probably, the prof finally stopped to think of the thought of the sentence. And, she didn't want to admit she was wrong! We three were discussing among ourselves...what?... so we won?... we were right!... is she wrong?... The prof approached us when practically everyone had left the classroom & said in a whisper, "you were right." "WHAT???", I asked her (we really couldn't hear her with how soft she was talking)... I did kind of hear what she had said but I wanted her to say it loudly and accept her mistake. Sadly, she just repeated her statement in a soft tone... quite louder than before but still too soft to be heard well by us three.
Still, although I got a 91 for my finals in English, that's only an 86 for the average... we need (at least) a 2.5 (87) per subject (and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75) to be in the DL.
BSN 1, 2nd sem
I managed to get a cumulative GPA of 92... but sadly, Filipino got me this time. I got an 86 there. It's such a spoiler! I got 3's for all my other subjects and only 2.25 for Filipino! Although, there's nothing I can do to complain though. That's my normal grade actually for Fil, for my whole life! I never got line of 9's in Filipino (except last sem when I miraculously got a 94... although I think that's just because the teacher was just being kind on me). I just feel really bad that if I had only exerted a little more effort (I actually, literally failed Fil midterm exams with a 73), I probably would have gotten that much needed 1% and I would have been in the DL. Blame me and my hatred for studying.
All the rest of my grades are okay tho...my next lowest is 91 (English2 & SocioAnthro)... followed by a 92 (Biochem), then a 93 (Bio & Logic - happy to say I got a 97 for my finals in Logic), got a 94 in InfoTech, ... and my highest is a 97 for PE2 (Ballroom Dancing)... although I don't really value that THAT much cos it's just a minor subject with 2 units, tho I admit it does help pull up the cuGPA. I just wish that 97 was what I had gotten for Biochem cos I really ove that subject & besides, it's composed of 4 units! =)
Monday, March 05, 2007
The Best Comment Ever (well, for me at least)
I've just finished packing for tomorrow's overnight and I still can't get that comment out of my mind. It was from my Biochem prof.
As our Biochem period was about to end today, she said something on how she always noticed that I seemed to be the only one really serious about note-taking & how I always seem to take note of every little detail. Hey, what can I say?! I enjoy the subject especially since, as my prof says, it's like a mini-medicine course. And, yeah, I do enjoy note-taking (cos it makes you look really smart & responsible) but I never really actually make use of those notes. Anywayz, back to the story. My prof suddenly told me: "You know, you'd make a good doctor. Why don't you consider taking up medicine?" I was so shocked (and touched) by what she had said! So, yeah, I ended up telling her that THAT was actually my plan.. and she got all happy/excited/ecstatic... whatever you call it. She then said: "Really? That's good! Good for you! Go for it! You'll definitely make a good doctor..." blah blah blah blah blah...
That conversation gave me something to smile about for today. Actually, it's not just a smile.. there's a huge grin plastered on my face right now. hihi... =)
As our Biochem period was about to end today, she said something on how she always noticed that I seemed to be the only one really serious about note-taking & how I always seem to take note of every little detail. Hey, what can I say?! I enjoy the subject especially since, as my prof says, it's like a mini-medicine course. And, yeah, I do enjoy note-taking (cos it makes you look really smart & responsible) but I never really actually make use of those notes. Anywayz, back to the story. My prof suddenly told me: "You know, you'd make a good doctor. Why don't you consider taking up medicine?" I was so shocked (and touched) by what she had said! So, yeah, I ended up telling her that THAT was actually my plan.. and she got all happy/excited/ecstatic... whatever you call it. She then said: "Really? That's good! Good for you! Go for it! You'll definitely make a good doctor..." blah blah blah blah blah...
That conversation gave me something to smile about for today. Actually, it's not just a smile.. there's a huge grin plastered on my face right now. hihi... =)
Monday, February 26, 2007
Biology just made my day
Earlier, our group had to present a skit on the bod's immunity to pneumonia (the bacteria-caused disease assigned to our group). It was too bad for us (and some other group) cos the skit was supposed to be due last Friday but due to lack of time, the last two groups weren't able to perform. It was unlucky since the standards the teacher set for today's skits were much higher (she was easy on those who presented Friday). I had seriously expected a grade of 84% but turns out, we got a grade of 99%! All that thanks to the creative mind of Althea!Ü
After the skit, our midterm grades were flashed up front. For those who aren't aware, I haven't attended Biology class at all duriong the midterms, and I didn't even bother to pass any bonus projects given. All I passed where whatever requirements were given (and of course, the exam). Surprisingly, I still managed to be one of the top in class, I got a 99% (got a 90% for the prelim, the highest that time). My friend, Ge-An (whom I've also influenced on not attending Bio classes any longer) got to be the highest.. she got a 101%! wooo! Go Ge-An!Ü She did pass this bonus on the DNA Structure... but who cares! galing pa rin nun!
So, if any of you hesitate on cutting class (especially Bio, where attendance isn't counted), take it from us! We didn't attend even one Bio class (except probably if there were quizzes) and we still managed to be the highest ones!Ü
After the skit, our midterm grades were flashed up front. For those who aren't aware, I haven't attended Biology class at all duriong the midterms, and I didn't even bother to pass any bonus projects given. All I passed where whatever requirements were given (and of course, the exam). Surprisingly, I still managed to be one of the top in class, I got a 99% (got a 90% for the prelim, the highest that time). My friend, Ge-An (whom I've also influenced on not attending Bio classes any longer) got to be the highest.. she got a 101%! wooo! Go Ge-An!Ü She did pass this bonus on the DNA Structure... but who cares! galing pa rin nun!
So, if any of you hesitate on cutting class (especially Bio, where attendance isn't counted), take it from us! We didn't attend even one Bio class (except probably if there were quizzes) and we still managed to be the highest ones!Ü
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Pressures
TEACHERS' NIGHT
Last Friday, 23 Feb. 2007, was a very special day for our college professors. In the evening, we had this program were various students prepared song/dance numbers to give tribute to the teachers.
I was one of those who was included in our batch's presentation number. Ives was the one in charge of planning everything out and she had prepared some poem to be read by a few people & after, a song would be sung. Ives has been forcing me to join them in singing YOU (by The Carpenters) but I had strongly refused since I didn't want to stay in school till late evening (especially since Fridays are my busy days). Alas, we were required to join, so I decided to sing with Ives & the gang (on the condition that I'm alto). I made this decision only on Thursday, and performance was on the next day. Somehow, we ended up practicing in Shell Select. woo! how humiliating!
Friday came, and I've found myself crammed up in my schedule. The only meal I got to eat for the day was lunch (composed of fish, banana, and a glass of milk).
Sadly Fran didn't sing with us during the performance. It's such a waste cos he really is so good. Plus, di ako nawawala pag nandun xa, madaling mahanap ang tono. I even made this descant for the 1st stanza but I ended up not doing it cos it clashes with the way Izzy sings (not classical).. so scrap that. To make things short, practices turned out to be great (especially on that morning's practice with Ives, Jessa, Faith, Alyanna & Fran) but in the actual performance, nagkalat kami! un na un!
Med Mission
Another thing worrying me (and causing me pressure) is this Med Mission that Carisse and I are planning. It's going to be held on the 17th of March, a Saturday (just 3 Saturdays from now, to be exact). Yet, we still don't have any doctors to assist us! oh man!
Others
Yes, there are other things that are pressuring me lately but they're the ordinary school requirements such as reportings, projects, and formal lab reports. So, it's nothing quite unusual except that there are a lot of them lately.
Last Friday, 23 Feb. 2007, was a very special day for our college professors. In the evening, we had this program were various students prepared song/dance numbers to give tribute to the teachers.
I was one of those who was included in our batch's presentation number. Ives was the one in charge of planning everything out and she had prepared some poem to be read by a few people & after, a song would be sung. Ives has been forcing me to join them in singing YOU (by The Carpenters) but I had strongly refused since I didn't want to stay in school till late evening (especially since Fridays are my busy days). Alas, we were required to join, so I decided to sing with Ives & the gang (on the condition that I'm alto). I made this decision only on Thursday, and performance was on the next day. Somehow, we ended up practicing in Shell Select. woo! how humiliating!
Friday came, and I've found myself crammed up in my schedule. The only meal I got to eat for the day was lunch (composed of fish, banana, and a glass of milk).
Sadly Fran didn't sing with us during the performance. It's such a waste cos he really is so good. Plus, di ako nawawala pag nandun xa, madaling mahanap ang tono. I even made this descant for the 1st stanza but I ended up not doing it cos it clashes with the way Izzy sings (not classical).. so scrap that. To make things short, practices turned out to be great (especially on that morning's practice with Ives, Jessa, Faith, Alyanna & Fran) but in the actual performance, nagkalat kami! un na un!
Med Mission
Another thing worrying me (and causing me pressure) is this Med Mission that Carisse and I are planning. It's going to be held on the 17th of March, a Saturday (just 3 Saturdays from now, to be exact). Yet, we still don't have any doctors to assist us! oh man!
Others
Yes, there are other things that are pressuring me lately but they're the ordinary school requirements such as reportings, projects, and formal lab reports. So, it's nothing quite unusual except that there are a lot of them lately.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Time Goes By... So Slowly
I don't know why but it seems as though time really passes by so slowly recently. Yeah, I know, midterms are coming up next week and we've got a TON of requirements needed to be submitted before next week's exams (not to mention Formal Lab Reports and the PE Midterm Exam this week). It just seems as though it took forever for those exams to finally be here. Although, it IS possible that it's only me. My BioChem prof has been constantly reminding the class of how swift the second semester is gonna be (and I certainly don't agree with her).
So, now, I find myself blogging again, after such a long time. A lot has happened over the time that has passed and I don't know why I haven't been writing any posts. Right now, I'm blogging just to get away from doing my Formal Lab Reports... taking a breather.
Why don't I take this opportunity to write a movie review on a film I saw during SocioAnthro class last Tues., 23 January 2007. The movie was entitled The Notebook. We saw it in connection to our lesson on marriage. I was kind of excited at first since a lot of my friends have already been telling me of how it was such a wonderful movie and I was finally going to be able to see it. Alas, as the movie progressed, I found myself eagerly awaiting the end. I found the plot to be pathetic! I didn't find it romantic at all. At the point were the story finished & the granny remembered her life story, I thought that was the end of it all. FINALLY! But I was so wrong... There was still more to come as some twist ruined my glorious moment. Granny gets caught in her disease and forgets everything again... DARN! That was all I could say. Finally, the real ending came where the couple died together. They lay in a hospital bed, holding each other's hands. HALLELUJAH! The surprise came to me when I looked around the class and saw how everyone seemed to have shed a lot of tears... and I mean EVERYONE! I wish I had cried too, at least that would have meant that I have been touched by the story but NO.... I was the only one in the room with a dry eye. Not even a tiny tear fell. haay. Not a good movie for me.
So, now, I find myself blogging again, after such a long time. A lot has happened over the time that has passed and I don't know why I haven't been writing any posts. Right now, I'm blogging just to get away from doing my Formal Lab Reports... taking a breather.
Why don't I take this opportunity to write a movie review on a film I saw during SocioAnthro class last Tues., 23 January 2007. The movie was entitled The Notebook. We saw it in connection to our lesson on marriage. I was kind of excited at first since a lot of my friends have already been telling me of how it was such a wonderful movie and I was finally going to be able to see it. Alas, as the movie progressed, I found myself eagerly awaiting the end. I found the plot to be pathetic! I didn't find it romantic at all. At the point were the story finished & the granny remembered her life story, I thought that was the end of it all. FINALLY! But I was so wrong... There was still more to come as some twist ruined my glorious moment. Granny gets caught in her disease and forgets everything again... DARN! That was all I could say. Finally, the real ending came where the couple died together. They lay in a hospital bed, holding each other's hands. HALLELUJAH! The surprise came to me when I looked around the class and saw how everyone seemed to have shed a lot of tears... and I mean EVERYONE! I wish I had cried too, at least that would have meant that I have been touched by the story but NO.... I was the only one in the room with a dry eye. Not even a tiny tear fell. haay. Not a good movie for me.
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