From butterflies to UFO's

All of these occurred today, February 3, 2008.

Around 2:00 a.m.
I spotted a small brown butterfly hovering at the hall of the house we used for the UP Harong team building activity. It reminded me of one of the most vivid memory in my childhood - watching a big brown butterfly hovering outside our window after my Lola died. I was 5 years old then.

Around 5:30 a.m.
Tanya and I were leaving the house. After passing the gate, a black cat crossed before us. We're not superstitious but it scared the hell out of us.

Around 6 a.m.
I was on the jeepney from Philcoa to to Quezon Ave. Along QC circle, I saw a black cloth on the road, being ran over by the vehicles. It was a creepy scene for me. Really.

Around 4:30 p.m.
After jamming/gossiping with my highschool friends Raz, Precious, Joshua and Iji at Mcdo Katips, we decided to visit the ADMU campus. We entered the gate near the overpass. Before crossing, a black funeral car passed. After that, I shared with them the things I saw earlier.

At 5:50 p.m.
The five of us were on our way home when suddenly, we caught sight of a falling object on the sky. We witnessed it descending at a slow motion for 25 seconds. I even managed to take these pictures.

Whatever it is, our "TEAM" is researching about it.

Today, a lot of creepy stuff happened. The things I saw, are they omens? If they are, what are they trying to warn me?

Maybe this incident is related to the dead U.S. spy satellite which is expected to hit earth on February or March. To see details, please refer to http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=15778

Or maybe, just maybe, this is a foreshadowing of what MIGHT or WILL happen five years from now. To know what I'm referring to, please see http://december212012.com/

I want your comments. No, I need them. =)

English Rule

In elementary, I was asked to pay 1 peso for speaking in Filipino or Bicol.

In high school, I was a survivor of the English Zone Rule and Word Master Clinic. Those caught in speaking in Filipino or Bicol had their IDs confiscated. To claim the IDs, they must first pass a test at the Word Master Clinic. I forgot the other mechanics but basically this was the rule.

Ponder on this. We are in the Philippines, yet we are sanctioned for speaking our own language.

I pity myself for realizing this just now. I should've not payed 1 peso everytime I spoke in my native tongue. It was foolish.

I understand the need to be fluent in English. But, we also have the need to be fluent in Filipino, right?

To my peers, look at ourselves. It's a shame that there are some (or many) who cannot speak well in Filipino. Including me.

I also understand that the Philippines had been infested by Spanish, American and other foreign influences. I am also aware of our mental coloniality. Even I possess this kind of thinking.

Why am I saying this? What do I want? I know we can't easily wipe out the mentality. But we can do something to preserve the nation's priceless possession: the Filipino language. What I wish to see is MODERATION. There is nothing wrong with purchasing imported products or learning the English language. Just don't forget that there are a lot of local entrepreneurs and businessmen who will benefit a lot from our investment.

And please please please, don't be ashamed if you can't communicate well with English speaking Filipinos and foreigners, BE ASHAMED if you can't speak well in Filipino!

Hoy Pilipino, matuto kang mag-Pilipino!

Math 17: 53%

Ang araw na ito ay kapuna-puna dahil sa tanang buhay ko, ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng BAGSAK o LAGPAK na grado sa isang pagsusulit. May sarili po akong pamantasan. Lahat na gradong bababa sa 75% ay bagsak na. Walang masama kung mataas ang standard sa pag-aaral diba? MAGIS! [Pb, ang yabang mo talaga]

Noong hayskul, makakuha lang ng final score na bababa sa 83% ay iniiyakan ko na. Syempre. Sayang ng 1st honor. Tsk3. Hindi tayo dapat makuntento sa 2nd honor. MAGIS! [Humihirit pa]

Noong hayskul, inakala kong magaling ko sa Matematika. Nang pumunta ako sa UP at nag-aral ng Math 17, pakiramdam ko biglang naglaho ang katalinuhan ko, kung meron man.

Hindi ko alam kung anong nangyari sa midterms. Nag-aral naman ako pagkatapos panoorin ang pekeng dvd ng Spring Waltz. Hindi naman nagkulang sa oras, kasi nagsayang pa ako ng 10-15 minuto sa pagdrowing sa blue book kasi kahit anong pilit ko, hindi ko talaga matunton ang sagot. Sumuko na ako. Maayos naman ang pakiramdam ko, binigyan pa nga kami ni Sir ng tsokolate - pampagaan daw ng loob habang nagsusulit. Sayang lang at walang bonus points. Kung tungkol sana sa Pokemon gaya sa ika-3 pagsusulit, siguradong nakuha ko na iyon. Pasensya na lang sa mga taong miserable ang kabataan. Kawawa naman kayo, walang kaalam-alam kina Treecko, Chikorita, Turtwig, ang panghabambuhay kong paborito na si Jigglypuff, atbp. Nakakamiss naman ang "AM+DG plus one" ni Sir Tatel. [Hi Sir! Extra ka dito. Alam kong mababasa mo to]

Hay naku, hindi dapat masyadong damdamin ang 53%. Ito ang primerong pagkakataon, kaya siguro ganito na lamang ang reaksyon ko. Kung ikukumpara naman sa mga nakakuha ng 20%, aba, swerte na ako! Pero hindi, walang ibang dapat pagbasehan kundi ang standard sa sarili. Siguro nga kailangang taasan ko pa ito sa 80%. Grabe, baka maging suicidal na ako at tumalon sa ika-4 na palapag ng isang gusali. Saan kaya maganda, sa CAL? Lib? Haha! Biro lang po. Ayokong mamatay na may NBSB sa lapida. Diyos ko Lord! [Namiss ko rin si Sir Ren. Salamat po sa karanasang naidulot ng iyong MOMA.]

Birthday thingy #2

25 August 1990

Your date of conception was on or about 2 December 1989 which was a Saturday. Ohhhhh! 0_0

You were born on a Saturday under the astrological sign Virgo.
Your Life path number is 7.

Your fortune cookie reads:
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. I needed this advice. Getting started is the most difficult part of a task for me.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 5 & 7. Those who have these numbers, raise your hand! Haha.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 4 & 22.
You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path number 9.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 3, 6, 8 & 11.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2448128.5.
The golden number for 1990 is 15.
The epact number for 1990 is 3.
The year 1990 was not a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 1/27/1990 and ending 2/14/1991.
You were born in the Chinese Year of the Horse.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Bear; your plant is Violets.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Paopy, the second month of the season of Poret (Emergence - Fertile soil).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 4 Elul 5750.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 5 Elul 5750.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.18.17.6.4 which is
12 baktun 18 katun 17 tun 6 uinal 4 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Saturday, 3 Safar 1411 (1411-2-3).

As of 1/8/2008 6:31:42 AM EST
You are 17 years old.
You are 209 months old.
You are 907 weeks old.
You are 6,345 days old.
You are 152,286 hours old.
You are 9,137,191 minutes old.
You are 548,231,502 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:

Kel Mitchell (1978)	Claudia Schiffer (1970)	Rachael Ray (1968)
Billy Ray Cyrus (1961)	Tim Burton (1958)	Elvis Costello (1954)
Willy DeVille (1950)	Gene Simmons (1949)	Rollie Fingers (1946)
Regis Philbin (1933)	Sean Connery (1930)	Monty Hall (1923)
Leonard Bernstein (1918)	Mel Ferrer (1917)	Van Johnson (1916)
Ruby Keeler (1909)	Clara Bow (1905)

Top songs of 1990

Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor
Vision of Love by Mariah Carey
Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B
Vogue by Madonna
Escapade by Janet Jackson
Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul with the Wild Pair
Step By Step by New Kids On the Block
How Am I Supposed to Live without You by Michael Bolton
Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
It Must Have Been Love by Roxette

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 2.48336594911937 years old. (Life's just a big chewy bone for you!)

Your lucky day is Wednesday. - No class =D
Your lucky number is 5.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mercury.
Your lucky dates are 5th, 14th, 23rd.
Your opposition sign is Pisces.
Your opposition number(s) is 3.

There are 230 days till your next birthday on which your cake will have 18 candles.

Your birthstone is Peridot

The Mystical properties of Peridot

Peridot is used to help dreams become a reality.

Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)

Sardonyx, Diamond, Jade

Your birth tree is

Pine Tree, the Particularity

Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

The moon's phase on the day you were
born was waxing crescent.

Name thingy #2

You entered: Pura Jacobe Tablizo Bascuna

There are 24 letters in your name.
Those 24 letters total to 85
There are 11 vowels and 13 consonants in your name.

What your first name means:

Spanish

Female

Pure.

Your number is: 4

The characteristics of #4 are: A foundation, order, service, struggle against limits, steady growth.

The expression or destiny for #4:
Order, service, and management are the cornerstones of the number 4 Expression. Your destiny is to express wonderful organization skills with your ever practical, down-to-earth approach. You are the kind of person who is always willing to work those long, hard hours to push a project through to completion. A patience with detail allows you to become expert in fields such as building, engineering, and all forms of craftsmanship. Your abilities to write and teach may lean toward the more technical and detailed. In the arts, music will likely be your choice. Artistic talents may also appear in such fields as horiculture and floral arrangement, as well. Many skilled physicians and especially surgeons have the 4 Expression. (Ooooh)

The positive attitudes of the 4 Expression yield responsibility; you are one who no doubt, fulfills obligations, and is highly systematic and orderly. You are serious and sincere, honest and faithful. It is your role to help and you are required to do a good job at everything you undertake.

If there is too much 4 energies present in your makeup, you may express some of the negative attitudes of the number 4. The obligations that you face may tend to create frustration and feelings of limitation or restriction. You may sometimes find yourself nursing negative attitudes in this regard and these can keep you in a rather low mood. Avoid becoming too rigid, stubborn, dogmatic, and fixed in your opinions. You may have a tendency to develop and hold very strong likes and dislikes, and some of these may border on the classification of prejudice. The negative side of 4 often produces dominant and bossy individuals who use disciplinarian to an excess. These tendencies must be avoided. Finally, like nearly all with 4 Expression, you must keep your eye on the big picture and not get overly wrapped up in detail and routine.

Your Soul Urge number is: 1

A Soul Urge number of 1 means:
Your Soul Urge is the number 1. With a Soul Urge number of 1, you want to lead and direct, to work independent of supervision, by yourself or with subordinates. You take pride in your abilities and want to be recognized for them. You may seek opportunities to display your strength and usefulness, wanting to create and originate. In your desire to manage the big picture and the main issues, you may often leave the details to others.

The positive 1 Soul Urge is Ambitious and determined, a leader seeking opportunities. There is a great deal of honesty and loyalty in this character. If you possess positive 1 Soul Urge qualities, you are very attainment oriented and driven to success. You are a loyal friend and strictly fair in your business dealings.

The negative side of the 1 Soul Urge must be avoided. A negative 1 is apt to dominate situations and people; the home, the spouse, the family and the business. Emotions aren't strong in this nature. If you possess an excess of 1 energy, you may, at times, be boastful and egotistic. You must avoid being too critical and impatient of trifles. The great need of the 1 Soul Urge is the development of friendliness, and a sincere interest in people.

Your Inner Dream number is: 3

An Inner Dream number of 3 means:
You dream of artistic expression; writing, painting, music. You would seek to more freely express your inner feeling and obtain more enjoyment from life. You also dream of being more popular, likable, and appreciated.

Got this from Third. FC! Haha.

2007

A 2007 survey I stole from someone I don't know in multiply. He can't read this anyway. Buhu!

*****PLACES:

1) PLACE YOU HUNG OUT THE MOST IN THIS YEAR:
Gateway, Katips, UP Harong tambayan, Kalayaan (I slept there though I'm not a dormer. Haha.)

2) FAVORITE NEW PLACE YOU DISCOVERED:
The bench at FC. I spend a lot of time there eating & reading books while waiting for Geog1.

3) PLACES YOU WENT ON DATES:
Old & New McDo - Naga, Beanbag - Naga, Starbucks - Naga? Yeah right. Haha

4) FAVORITE VACATION SPOT OF THE YEAR:
Camarines Sur Watersports Complex!

5) PLACES YOU MADE OUT IN THIS YEAR:
N/A

*****PEOPLE:

1) PERSON/S WHO TAUGHT YOU ALOT THIS YEAR:
Days with the Lord Batch 3. I learned a lot from all of you. Thanks! =)

2) AN OLD FRIEND YOU REDISCOVERED THIS YEAR:
Barbie and Shirl. Long live SPYKS! And sexy hot irresistible Mike too. Former ka-service. Hehe.

3) PERSON WHO TOLD YOU THE NICEST THING ABOUT YOURSELF:
My highschool teachers implied one greath thing about myself: "Ms. Bascuña, tamad ka pero matalino." I appreciate that a lot. Thank you!

4) PERSON WHO DID SOMETHING REALLY GREAT FOR YOU (AND WHAT):
A classmate and potential crush. He gave me a blue book. The smallest things can be the greatest. =)

5) PERSON YOU SPENT THE MOST TIME WITH THIS YEAR:
Kuya Arbee, Ate Rence, Tanya, Riley, Barbs, Xrl, Gee =)

6) PERSON YOU DID SOMETHING REALLY GREAT FOR (AND WHAT):
Days with the Lord Batch 3. I gave them a bunch of surprises to let them know that I still care despite the distance & lack of communication.

7) SOMEONE YOU WISHED YOU TALKED TO THIS YEAR:
Yukko. I miss her a lot.

8) SOMEONE WHOM YOU STARTED A GREAT NEW FRIENDSHIP WITH:
UP Harong people!

9) OLD ENEMY YOU MADE PEACE WITH THIS YEAR:
I don't have old enemies. It's painful to be keeping grudges against people.

10) SOMEONE YOU LOST THIS YEAR:
Sad to say, I lost some friends. Because I transfered to Manila, our communication ceased until it died. Hope they're still there.

11) PERSON/S YOU KISSED THIS YEAR:
NO to kiss and tell. Haha

12) PERSON WHO MADE YOU LAUGH THE MOST:
Jake(yadoi!) and fellow Bicolano orgmates. It's different when you joke using the dialect. It's more fun! *Pipeta mong pink! (Nice Ama! Haha)

13) PERSON WHO MADE YOU CRY:
None. Really. No heartbreaks for 2007. Yey!

14) PERSON YOU DISLIKED WHEN THE YEAR BEGAN BUT ENDED UP BECOMING GOOD FRIENDS WITH:
Some orgmates. I guess I just had the wrong impression. =)

15) PERSON YOU CRUSHED ON THE ENTIRE YEAR:
Not really on the entire year. It started in June. A very talented classmate. A performer, an actor. Weeee. I'm giving a lot of clues already!

16) SOMEONE YOU WISHED YOU APOLOGIZED TO:
My babies. Sorry for not being there all the time.

17) PEOPLE YOU WENT OUT ON DATES WITH:
I won't tell. [Chismosa ang gumawa ng survey na to. Reminds me of Kuya Arbee. Cheesmoso! =p]

18) FRIENDS YOU WENT OUT WITH ALOT:
Tan, Rye, Barbs, Xrl

19) COOLEST PERSON YOU MET THIS YEAR:
Someone I met recently =D

*****STUFF:

1) CLOTHING ITEM YOU WORE MOST THIS YEAR:
Shirt

2) NICEST PRESENT YOU GOT THIS YEAR:
More shirts! I badly needed them. Hehe.

3) FAVORITE SONG OF THE YEAR:
Bartender! Yeah. Uhuh.

4) COOLEST EVENT OF THE YEAR:
MOA with Sheena & Shaira. We had fun fighting what to eat, what movie to watch, where to go next, etc. I HATE US!

5) NEW 'HOBBY' YOU PICKED UP THIS YEAR:
Collecting books. It's not just a hobby. It's an addiction.

6) BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR:
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept. HP 7 comes second. =)

7) BEST MOVIE:
Hairspray. You can't stop the beat!

8) MOST SHOCKING NEWS HEADLINE OF THE YEAR:
This was not on the headline but it was the most shocking: December 21, 2012 issue.

9) FAVORITE FOOD FOR THE YEAR:
Pizza!

10) FAVORITE NEW ARTIST THAT CAME OUT THIS YEAR:
Rihanna

*****LESSONS:

1) WISEST THING YOU DID THIS YEAR:
Enrolled in UP instead of ADMU. It was heartbreaking though. Ahhh. That's life.

2) STUPIDEST THING YOU DID THIS YEAR:
Used a permanent ink pen on the whiteboard. Grrrrr.

3) BIGGEST CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR:
I decide on my own. To CUT or not to CUT classes. The choice is mine =)

4) BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF THE YEAR:
Adjusting in a totally different environment - UP

5) SOMETHING YOU LEARNED THE HARD WAY:
Saving money.

6) GREATEST LESSON YOU LEARNED ABOUT:
A. LOVE – Don't be too friendly with an ex-lover. He might fall in love with you again. Haha
B. LIFE – It becomes more challenging as you get older.

7) BEST JOKE YOU'VE HEARD ALL YEAR:
I can't remember the joke. What I know is I laughed really hard until my stomach hurt.

8) BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR:
***. Snobing the guy you like when he's already staring at you!

9) BIGGEST BLESSING OF THE YEAR:
A very supportive family. Aww.

10) BIGGEST THING YOU DISCOVERED ABOUT THE WORLD:
It will end soon. Bwahahaha.

11) BIGGEST THING YOU DISCOVERED ABOUT PEOPLE IN GENERAL:
Some people are more stupid than monkeys. They're fundamentally rational yet they don't use their minds in some cases.

*****AND LASTLY!!!

1) GOALS/DREAMS FOR THE NEW YEAR:
Be a US again for the 2nd sem, be able to decide what new course to take and before those, be able to pass Math 17. Psych? Pub Health? Whatever.

2) PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT YEAR ON:
A. LOVE – I have no idea. Come what may. Hehe.
B. CAREER –

1) Was 2007 a good year for you?
Of course! It was the beginning of a new chapter in life. More challenges, more responsibilities, more fun!

2) What was your favorite moment of the year?
Watching the meteor shower at PAGASA. I had a serious moment with myself that night.

3) What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Listening to boring people particularly professors.

4) Where were you when 2007 began?
At home.

5) Who were you with?
My family.

6) Where were you when 2007 ended?
At home.

7) Who were you with when 2007 ended?
My family. Redundant huh?

8) Did you keep your new years resolution of 2007?
Not really. New years resolution is one hell of a crap. Haha.

9) Do you have a new years resolution for 2008?
No resolution for this year.

10) Did you fall in love in 2007?
I fell in love twice with the same person and fell out of love eventually.

11) If yes, with who?
With the asshole. Haha.

12) If yes, do they know?
I’m sure he does.

13) Are you still in love with them?
No. I repeat, No.

14) Do you regret it?
No. It yielded a wiser and stronger Pb.

15) Did you breakup with anyone in 2007?
Nope.

16) Did you make any new friends in 2007?
A few. I had more acquaintances. =)

17) Who are your favorite new friends?
UP Harong and PED 91 people.

18) What was your favorite month of 2007?
March - last days in Ateneo and June - first day in UP

19) Did you travel outside of the Philippines in 2007?
No

20) How many different states did you travel to in 2007?
N/A

21) Did you lose anybody close to you in 2007?
I'm thankful that I didn't.

22) Did you miss anybody in the past year?
I miss my hs friends and teachers!

23) What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2007?
Deja Vu

24) What was your favorite song from 2007?
Pon De Replay by Rihanna

25) What was your favorite record from 2007?
Justin Timberlake's Future Sex/Love Sound

26) How many concerts did you see in 2007?
Zero! Haha.

27) Did you have a favorite concert in 2007?
Are you trying to insult me? Hehe.

28) Did you drink alcohol in 2007?
No. This year I shall have my first drink. =)

29) Did you do drugs in 2007?
No.

30) How many people did you sleep with in 2007?
N/A

31) Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Yes. I wish it never occured. Eww talaga.

33) What was the worst lie someone told you in 2007?
I love you. Bitter! Haha.

34) Did you treat somebody badly in 2007?
Yes. If I don't like you, I'll show it. That's Pb.

35) Did somebody treat you badly in 2007?
None.

36) How much money did you spend in 2007?
A looooot. I'm on the process of learning how to save money.

37) What was your proudest moment of 2007?
Graduating at the Ateneo with honors. Yahoooo.

38) What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007?
Deja Vu

39) If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be?
Get rid of LBM and participate in the Bicol Karawat dodge ball - ice tubig version.

40) What are your plans for 2008?
Be more responsible and independent. Learn how to cook, clean the house, do the laundry, budget for the groceries, etc. Oh God. Please guide me. This will be very difficult.

Sarong Aldaw

Dis. Katorse, Biyernes
Alas-onse y medya nin aga

Makamunduon. Mayo akong klase. Dikit na minuto na lang mapuon na. Kaya lang mayo akong kaibahan ta mahiguson magklase si Tanya. Habo lamang maglook. Maray ngani nakasabatan ko si mga taga UP Harong: Jake, Mike, Riley, Nikki, Mariel. Gabos kami inaabangan si Ken. Kan enot, dai na ako nakisusuan. Makasupugon kaya magdalan. Atsyan kayan may makahiling sako. Hehe.

Alas-dose nin udto

Makatakuton maghalat. Dakul nagriringgaw. Makururahaw na yaon na pero mayo pa man palan. Ibahon sa pagmati. Garo kinukuruto ka. [Kanos kan tataramon ay] Hehe. Mayo pa man nagaagi duman sa pighahalatan mi. Duman sa kanto igwa. Lubot lang si nahiling mi ta nakataralikod sinda. Dai mi nabasa si nakasurat sa mga plaka ninda. Importanteng maaraman mi ito. Makabitinon man. Iyo talaga. =p

Alas-dose kinse nin udto

Makauragon man. Naghaharali na si mga tao. May nagsabi pa na mayo na daang maagi duman samo. Garo man. Kan naghaharaputan na kung masarain na kami, bigla na lang sindang nagkururahaw. Yan! May nagagi man nanggad samo. Nagbalik pa pati. Haha. Tapos nagduman na ako sa sunod na klase habang naglilikay sa taong nagbibidyo.

Siguro an iba saindo mahapot, ano ang pagmati magdalan? Lalo na primero ko ining pagdalan. Pag naghahalat, makakabahon. Siguro para ni sa mga taong primero man makakahiling nin ano...iyo na to. Pero pag nahiling mo na, garo mayo lang. 'Ay, iyo na palan yan.' Minsan makapusngakon. Dai ko na sasabihon kun tano. Pero dai lamang makangirihon.

Tano an ibang tao higot-higot magdalan? Ang iba habo lamang mag-agi duman ta baka daa mahiling ninda. Saka tano talaga sinda nagdadaralagan na mayo man lamang tahob sa hawak? Para maaraman an simbag, magdalan man kamo. Hehe. *Dai ko pa aram kun ilaag ko igdi si bidyo ko. Abangan na lang nindo. =)

Alasais nin banggi
Nagurulay muna kami sa UP Harong sa mga gigibuhon mi ngunyan na bakasyon. Tapos dinalan mi si bidyo ni Vince. Ibang batch kaya si nagagi samo na binidyo ni Jake. Pero si ki Vince, pigimbestigahan talaga ni Jake...habang nabistado niya si tulak ni Ken. 'Rewind! Slow motion! Pause!' Siya talaga to. Pigparapusngakan mi lang. Hehe.

Alas-nwebe y medya nin banggi
Nagduruman kami sa PAGASA Observatory kaibahan sa Tanya, Barbie, Elaine, Ama tapos si kaibahan niya pang sa Marty tapos Raymar. (Tama?) Hehe. Group 4 si pinakamaribok: Carlo, Jani, Gilian, Khiel, Barbie, Pb. UP Fighting Meteors. Baduyon ngani. Haha. Maugmahon aramon si mga constellation. An pinakamaogma si pagdalan nin Geminid meteor shower. Sobra. Nagkukururahaw tapos naguurupak kami pag may nagaging meteor na maliwanag tapos maluway lang. Makanalion talaga. Dai ko to malilingawan. Salamat sa UP Astronomical Society lalo na ki Kuya Carlo. Sana sa sunod na taon igwa ulit.

Alas-dose y medya nin aga
Naghali na si Ama. Ako si pasimuno magdalan kan meteor shower kaya ako na si nagabalang dai man mamundo si mga kaibahan niya. Kaya inistorya ko sainda si tungkol duman sa mangyayari sa gabos. Dikit na taon na lang ang hinahalat. Dapat daa kaya ikalat si balitang ito. Totoo man o dai, mas maray nang maaraman kan publiko. Ano to? Sasabihon ko sa sunod kong surat.

Ala-ona nin aga
Sinundo na kami tapos pinaiba ko na sa Tanya tapos si kaibahan ni Ama. Maugma talaga pag may drayber. Lalo na kung tugang mo pa. Masakit mag-dai. Haha.

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Ngunyan, dikit dikit ko nang naaaraman na maugma man palan ang kolehiyo.
Garo man lang hayskul. =)

Twenty ways to confuse Santa

1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds.

2. While he's in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket.

3. Leave him a note, explaining that you've gone away for the holidays. Ask if he would mind watering your plants.

4. While he's in the house, replace all his reindeer with exact replicas. Then wait and see what happens when he tries to get them to fly.

5. Keep an angry bull in your living room. If you think a bull goes crazy when he sees a little red cape, wait until he sees that big, red Santa suit!

6. Build an army of mean-looking snowmen on the roof, holding signs that say "We hate Christmas," and "Go away Santa."

7. Leave a note by the telephone, telling Santa that Mrs. Claus called and wanted to remind him to pick up some milk and a loaf of bread on his way home.

8. Throw a surprise party for Santa when he comes down the chimney. Refuse to let him leave until the strippers arrive.

9. While he's in the house, find the sleigh and sit in it. As soon as he comes back and sees you, tell him that he shouldn't have missed that last payment, and take off.

10. Leave a plate filled with cookies and a glass of milk out, with a note that says, "For The Tooth Fairy. :)" Leave another plate out with half a stale cookie and a few drops of skim milk in a dirty glass with a note that says, "For Santa. :("

11. Take everything out of your house as if it's just been robbed. When Santa arrives, show up dressed like a policeman and say, "Well, well. They always return to the scene of the crime."

12. Leave out a copy of your Christmas list with last-minute changes and corrections.

13. While he's in the house, cover the top of the chimney with barbed wire.

14. Leave lots of hunting trophies and guns out where Santa's sure to see them. Go outside, yell, "Ooh! Look! A deer! And he's got a red nose!" and fire a gun.

15. Leave Santa a note, explaining that you've moved. Include a map with unclear and hard-to-read directions to your new house.

16. Set a bear trap at the bottom of the chimney. Wait for Santa to get caught in it, and then explain that you're sorry, but from a distance, he looked like a bear.

17. Leave out a Santa suit, with an attached dry-cleaning bill.

18. Paint "hoof-prints" all over your face and clothes. While he's in the house, go out on the roof. When he comes back up, act like you've been "trampled." Threaten to sue for personal injury.

19. Instead of ornaments, decorate your tree with Easter eggs.

20. Dress up like the Easter Bunny. Wait for Santa to come and then say, "This neighborhood ain't big enough for the both of us.

Got this from ahajokes.com =)

I do the thinking, you do the buying. =P

I'm just a simple girl with simple wishes for this Christmas. Haha.
IPOD092 SpeakerIPOD Retractable EarphoneBlack Celeste Suede 37-38
Havaianas Flash 37-38
A Big Colorful Shoulder BagBooks of Nicholas Sparks
Books of Paulo Coelho

I already have the ff: By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, Veronika Decides to Die, The Alchemist & Eleven Minutes

Books of Jane Austen

I already have the ff: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility& Mansfield ParkEarrings
Wrap-around Ballet SkirtNail Polish

DVDAnd of course, cash.

Women vs Men

A MAN'S GUIDE TO WHAT A WOMAN IS REALLY SAYING:

I JUST NEED SOME SPACE.
.... without you in it.

DO I LOOK FAT IN THIS DRESS?
We haven't had a fight in a while.

NO, PIZZA'S FINE.
.... you cheap slob!

I JUST DON'T WANT A BOYFRIEND NOW.
I just don't want you as a boyfriend now.

I DON'T KNOW, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
I can't believe you have nothing planned.

COME HERE.
My puppy does this, too.

I LIKE YOU, BUT...
I don't like you.

YOU NEVER LISTEN.
You never listen.

I'LL BE READY IN A MINUTE.
I'm ready, but I'm going to make you wait because I know you will.

OH, NO, I'LL PAY FOR MYSELF.
I'm just being nice; there's no way I'm going dutch.

I'M JUST GOING OUT WITH THE GIRLS.
We're gonna make fun of you and your friends.

____________________________________________________________________________
A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO WHAT A MAN IS REALLY SAYING:

"IT'S A GUY THING"
"There is no rational thought pattern connected with it, and you have no chance at all of making it logical."

"CAN I HELP WITH DINNER?"
"Why isn't it already on the table?"

"UH HUH," "SURE, HONEY," OR "YES, DEAR"
Absolutely nothing. It's a conditioned response.

"IT WOULD TAKE TOO LONG TO EXPLAIN"
"I have no idea how it works."

"TAKE A BREAK, HONEY. YOU'RE WORKING TOO HARD."
"I can't hear the game over the vacuum cleaner."

"THAT'S INTERESTING, DEAR."
"Are you still talking?"

"YOU KNOW HOW BAD MY MEMORY IS."
"I remember the theme song to 'F Troop,' the address of the first girl I ever kissed and the vehicle identification numbers of every car I've ever owned... but I forgot your birthday."

"OH, DON'T FUSS, I JUST CUT MYSELF. IT'S NO BIG DEAL."
"I have actually severed a limb but will bleed to death before I admit that I'm hurt."

"HEY, I'VE GOT MY REASONS FOR WHAT I'M DOING."
"And I sure hope I think of some pretty soon."

"I CAN'T FIND IT."
"It didn't fall into my outstretched hands, so I'm completely clueless."

"WHAT DID I DO THIS TIME?"
"What did you catch me at?"

"I'M NOT LOST. I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE WE ARE."
"No one will ever see us alive again."

"WE SHARE THE HOUSEWORK."
"I make the messes; she cleans them up."

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Differences Between Men & Women

NICKNAMES: If Gloria, Suzanne, Debra and Michelle go out for lunch, they will call each other Gloria, Suzanne, Debra and Michelle. But if Mike, Phil, Rob and Jack go out for a brewsky, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla, Peanut-Head and Useless.

EATING OUT: And when the check comes, Mike, Phil, Rob and Jack will each throw in $20 bills, even though it's only for $22.50. None of them will have anything smaller, and none will actually admit they want change back. When the girls get their check, out come the pocket calculators.

BATHROOMS: A man has six items in his bathroom-a toothbrush, shaving cream, razor, a bar of Dial soap, and a towel from the Holiday Inn. The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 437. A man would not be able to identify most of these items.

GROCERIES: A woman makes a list of things she needs and then goes out to the store and buys these things. A man waits till the only items left in his fridge are half a lime and a soda. Then he goes grocery shopping. He buys everything that looks good. By the time a man reaches the checkout counter, his cart is packed tighter than the Clampett's car on Beverly Hillbillies. Of course, this will not stop him from going to the 10-items-or-less lane.

SHOES: When preparing for work, a woman will put on a Mondi wool suit, then slip on Reebok sneakers. She will carry her dress shoes in a plastic bag from Saks. When a woman gets to work, she will put on her dress shoes. Five minutes later, she will kick them off because her feet are under the desk. A man will wear the same pair of shoes all day.

CATS: Women love cats. Men say they love cats, but when women aren't looking, men kick cats.

DRESSING UP: A woman will dress up to: go shopping, water the plants, empty the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, get the mail. A man will dress up for: weddings, funerals.

ahajokes.com

P.S.
I'm neither a femminist nor a heterosexist=)

When you hear the name... 429 version

Ama's request. Let's go back to third year high school.

What do you think of when you hear the name...

1. Abay
~ "Your head is shaped like a bullet." - Fr. Dj
~ Best impersonator ni Imang. Matibayon magbend ng likod.
~ Long lost son of Ma'am Tapia. Effective si acting kang teacher's day.
~ Ma'am Tapia: "Mr. Abay, what is the answer? Hydrogen or Oxygen?
Abay: "Uhmmm..Ammonia?
Ma'am Tapia: "Paparigusan taka ng Ammonia Mr. Abay!"
~ Candy Club

2. May
~ Abejoday - Sir Tatel
~ Supplier ng polvoron

3. Agor
~ Favorite letter sa Greek alphabet: Alpha
~ Question: How many words can Agor say in 60 seconds?

4. Bonsay
~ Ayon sa Bibliya... Fr. Bons
~ Maappealon magdrums. Yeah!
~ Sustagen

5. Louie
~ Louiesir!
~ Favorite mass song: Amen, Amen, Armen. Oops!

6. Sym:
~ Ma'am Tapia: "I feel harrassed."
Classmates: "Hala ka Sym, anong ginibo mo?"
~ Sustagen

7. Ama
~ Pirming may chewing gum
~ Pasubli daw mp3 =)
~ GC

8. Pb
~ "We're just friends. Say no more."
~ Best Female Hairstyle
~ Pasubli daw digicam =)
~ Tres Marias, COCCays

9. Patty
~ "Patricia is the most beautiful lady in class." - Fr. Dj
~ Mayo kang Ati-atihan ta tinanggalan appendix =P
~ Pasubli daw videocam =)
~ Tres Marias, COCCays

10. Isa
~ First lady
~ Strawberry kung magblush
~ Tres Marias, COCCays

11. James
~ "James, dara mo si CD?" Ehem. Aram na.
~ "Mabagong buhay na ako!" - James
~ Sustagen

12. Francia
~ "Nagpapanobena ka?" - Sir Tatel
~ "Sain ka nagpa-highlight?"

13. Gene
~ Best Male Hairstyle (Kalbo)
~ "Brokeback Mountain starring Riley and Gene" - Sir Tatel
~ Sustagen

14. Johans
~ Barometer ni Fr. Dj sa Math
~ Sustagen

15. Edlyn
~ Mother Superior
~ "Sister Edlyn, D.C. (Daughters of Charity)" - Sir Tatel

16. Long
~ Mr. President - Animalistic appeal. Grrrrr!
~ Iba man magblush
~ Naglalagablab every homeroom meeting

17. Nina
~ "Reply slip mo? Gusto mong 1 hour post?"
~ Sustagen

18. Laxel
~ Pinagaagawan ni Joe & Iggy
~ Pasubli daw notebook sa chem =)
~ COCCays

19. DJ
~ "Isay si BIL? Tano yan nakasurat sa cross nindo?"
~ Supplier ng drugs ~

20. Fred
~ Rostum Lapida
~ Pahagad daw voice =)

21. Iggy
~ Pirming bukas ang zipper pag mareport/recite sa platform. "Color of the day"
~ Green.
~ Bebe Bear

22. Laarni
~ "Anggot ka?"
~ Trivia question: how may times laarni recites in a day?
~ Sustagen

23. Iji
~ Writer ng horrorscope, word of the day & trivia sa board
~ Sustagen

24. Mayee
~ From the TART!
~ GC

25. Chin-->
~ Dai na kaipuhan magpasalon
~ GC

26. Clarence
~ Lolo!
~ Treasurer: Hoy, bayad mo?...Yes, may pang-gunbound na ako!
~ Sustagen

27. Monica
~ Pinsan mo daa si O-Tung?

28. Em-Em
~ Mercantilismo! Mercantilismo! Export, export. No import, import. (Tune of Bebot)

29. Hannah-->
~ Queen =P
~ GC

30. Jesh
~ Birdie! - Sir Tatel
~ Naclose-up kang ABS-CBN sa Ati-Atihan. Yadodoi!
~ GC

31. Riley
~ "Palanca...Palaka" - Sir Tatel
~ Weapon of Mass Seduction
~ Sir Tatel: I can make you a caricature on the board. (Emphasized ang kiray and pimples.)

32. Joe
~ Mr. Bean
~ "Iba man ang crush sa love"
~ PG Club

33. Tanya
~ Champion sa food eating contest
~ PG Club ~

34. Plops
~ Pinakamacho na, pinakagwapo pa sa 429!
~ PG Club

35. Armen
~ "Straight na di natural."
~ Bumblebee

36. Rain
~ Pasubli daw ipod! =)
~ Pirming nasa infirmary pag matalumpati sa Filipino.

37. Khor
~ Only survivor sa COCC
~ COCCays
~ Sa jeep, yaon si totoong Corps
Friends: Khor! Khor! Ay... Corazon!

38. Shaira
~ 1st day of class
Sir Ren: How do you feel today?
Shai: I feel hot!
~ PG Club

39. Shiera
~ Friends? =)
~ Candy Club, PG Club, COCCays

40. Vea
~ Asus guinoo ko!
~ Beadle of the Year
~ Piyok Award
~ COCCays


0.5. Sir Ren
~ Getting HOT HOT HOT!
~ "Drama ever"
~ Kadikit ang requirements =)
~ MOMA
~ "Dios ko Lord!", "Wala kang puso!"

Groups in 429:
tres marias, Gabos Cute, Patay Gutom Club, Candy Club, Sustagen(429 band), COCCays

Hilarious exam answers

Want to annoy your professor and get an instant SINGKO? Try these!










http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/Funny_Student_Exam_Answers_91_2007.php

The Promiscuous One

Below are true descriptions of
zodiac
signs, with traits from a book written
35 yrs ago by an astrologist
predictions. (Another one from..whoelse??Haha)

LEO - The Coolest one
Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love
is one of a kind. Silly, Fun &
sweet.Have own unique appeal. Most
caring person Ever meet! however not
the kind of person you wanna mess
with...you might end up crying...

ARIES-The Passionate Lover
Nice Love is one of a kind. Lover not
a fighter, but will still knock you
out.Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud.
Talkative. Outgoing VERY
FORGIVING.Loves to make out. Has a
beautiful smile. Generous. Strong.THE
MOST IRRESISTIBLE.

AQUARIUS - The One that Waits
Dominant in relationships. Someone
loves them right now. Always Wants the
last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal.
Beautiful. Goofy. Easy to talk to.
Everything you ever wanted. Easy to
please. The one and only.

PISCES - The Addict
EXTREMELY adorable. Intelligent.Loves
to joke. Very Good sense of humor.
Energetic. Predict future. GREAT
kisser.Always get what they
want.Attractive. Easy going. Loves
being in long relationship. Talkative.
Romantic. Caring.

GEMINI - The Liar
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not
one to mess with.Funny. Excellent
kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves
relationships,
Addictive. Loud.

CANCER - Does It In The Water
Trustworthy.Attractive. Great kisser.
One of a kind.Loves being In long-term
relationships. MOST AMAZING in the
bedroom. Extremely energetic.
Unpredictable.Will exceed ur
expectations. Not a Fighter, But will
Knock your lights out.

SAGITTARIUS-The Lion
Great talker. Attractive and
passionate.Laid back.Knows how to Have
fun. Is really good at almost
anything. Great
kisser.Unpredictable.Outgoing. Down to
earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud.
Loves being in long relationships.
Talkative. Not one to mess with.Rare
to find. Good when found.

TAURUS- The Cutie
MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high
appeal.Love is one of a kind. Very
romantic. Most caring person you will
ever meet! Entirely creative.
Extremely random and proud of
it.Freak. Stubborn. Spontaneous. Great
at telling Stories. Not a Fighter, But
will Knock your lights out if it comes
down to it. Someone you should hold on
to.

LIBRA - The Partner for Life
Caring and kind. Smart. Center of
attention. High appeal. Has the last
word. Good to find, hard to keep.Fun
to be around. Extremely weird but in a
good way. Good Sense of Humor!!!
Thoughtful. Always gets what he or she
wants. Loves to joke.Very
popular.Silly, fun and sweet.

Capricorn - The Stoners
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy.
Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future.
Irresistible. Loves being in long
relationships. Great talker. Always
gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves
to own Geminis' in sport. Extremely
fun. Loves to joke. Smart. Best when
matched with a Cancer.

Scorpio -Aggressive.
Loves being in long
relationships.Likes to give a good
fight for what they want. Extremely
outgoing. Loves to help people in
times of need. Good kisser. Good
personality. Stubborn. A caring
person. One of a kind. Not one to mess
with. Are the most attractive people
on earth!

VIRGO- The Promiscuous One
Spontaneous. High appeal.Rare to find.
Great when found. Loves being in long
relationships. So much love to give.
Not one to mess with. Very pretty.
Very romantic. Nice to everyone they
meet. Their Love is one of a
kind.Silly, fun and sweet.Have own
unique appeal. Most caring person you
will ever meet! Amazing in the you
know where!!

Advice from former adviser

People change. Everyone changes. PB changes. Hoping that her change is for the Greater Glory of God . . . .after UP, after College as a Doctor, as a person, as a friend, as a sister, as the love of his life (whoever he is?). Go my cheerleader! Go Layog*!

- Sir Ireneo "Nong" Quejada

I called a guy an asshole last night. And I meant it. First I felt elated for I have finally said what I've been burying in silence. Then I felt sad not for him but for myself. Pb doesn't curse or say vulgar words directly to a person. When she's in fury, she aimlessly draws in a paper until it goes all black or listen to music and dance until the anger is gone. Some friends have already noticed the change in my manner of speaking. This is so not me.

I was rector then, a role model to the juniors. My actions were limited. I conformed to established standards of conduct, especially the values expected in a Dazer. I constantly reminded the applicants/participants to pray before sleeping and after waking up, do a good deed everyday, go to mass on Sundays, etc. Now I don't pray that often like I used to in high school. And I don't go to church anymore though it's only 50 meters from where I live. I'm one hour away from my old friends in Katips and I don't want to attend mass alone. I know that's a shallow excuse. Truth is, I don't want to. I even ponder if people should really do it.

I'm shifting my stance from 'Rules are Rules.' to 'Rules are made to be broken.' I guess this is part of growing up.

I haven't spent a year in UP yet and I've changed already. What will I become of after two, three, four years?
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P.S.

Layog is our teamname in second year high school. It means fly.
Thanks to Sir Nong. I'll always be guided by your advice.

WoW!

Words of Wisdom from my professors. In this blog you can find trivia, inspirational quotes and remarkable lines. This is a cogent evidence that I have learned something [if not a lot] from the first semester. Comments are most welcome!

Creative Writing 10
Filipinos are fond of using BIG words to sound impressive.
There is no such thing as a synonym. Every word has a unique meaning.
Original texts are very rare for one writer is often/always influenced by another writer.
Quezon city is the city of ugly buildings.
When freshies enter my class, their minds will most likely be corrupted.
You should try to write a poem about sex. Who knows? Maybe you're good at erotic writing.


Ped 92
Ta - Na - Na - Na - Nan - Tan - Tan - Tanan - Nan - Tan (repeat N times)
Brush-Tap-Step
In Cariñosa, always wait for your TURN.
Don't be too excited to see your grade after a performance. Finish the dance and don't forget to bow.
Never share your fan to a basketball athlete if he's wearing jersey shorts. Why? It's because after he's done using it, he will either place the fan inside his shorts [or worse, undies!!!] or throw it away.


Humanidades 1
Ang "Bahay Kubo" ang pinakasikat na texto sa Pilipinas.
Maaari kayong magdala ng diksyunaryo sa ating pagsusulit. Ngunit ang bokabularyong ibibigay ko ang tiyak na hindi mahahanap sa diksyunaryo.


SEA 30 *We have FOUR professors.
Literature
The Philippines is a nation of nations.
Before visiting the Western world, explore the beauty of Southeast Asia first.
No matter where you go, always remember to come back home.
I love Southeast Asia. I gave up schooling at Harvard University for Tokyo University...I donated 20M for the CAL building.

Geography
The main dishes in peninsular Southeast Asia often spicy curries. In the Philippines, most dishes are sour(e.g. adobo & sinigang). Sila, macurry. Ang mga Pilipino, maasim.
Indonesian traders were only able to reach the west part of the Philippines. That's why the Bicol region is known for spicy delicacies.

Oral & Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Hud-hud means 'a story'.
Da aliguyon ke dumalili. Ehmmmmm. Nema ehmmmmmm.

Southeast Asian Cinemas
Films don't reflect reality. Only reality can reflect itself. Films REPRESENT reality.

English 12
No amount of wisdom can make men fully understand God for HE is the ultimate wisdom.
The term 'holocaust' originally means sacrificial offering. It is incorrect and unjust to refer it to the genocide of the Jews for they did not die willingly; they were murdered.
I feel like we're in a public elementary school. We are lacking armchairs.


Communication 3
You won't learn anything in college.
You're already in college and you've never been kissed? Your life is so pathetic!
It's okay to use a guy as a 'rebound' after a breakup as long as you tell him that he's being used.
It's okay to have sex with your boyfriend if you really love each other. Just don't get pregnant.
You can never be friends with your ex-boyfriend.
I don't believe in 'mangkukulams' in Quiapo. The spells didn't work on my cheater boyfriend.
If you plan to join an organization, choose the one with many hotties. There is greater probability that you'll meet your boyfriend there.
You should try having different types of boyfriend: athlete, nerd, emo, etc. It will make you a well-rounded person.