A year-end report

Just a recap of some (if not all) of the significant events in my life that happened this 2008..


JANUARY...
... My last semester of school started
... Worked part-time as a computer lab assistant at the school library

FEBRUARY...
... Still at school and working
... Tito Boyet visited us from Chicago over the first weekend of the month

MARCH...
... Still at school and working
... Completed all my application requirements for Helene Fuld School of Nursing

APRIL...
... Still at school and working
... Last month of the semester; I was about to graduate my associates degree
... Completed all my application requirements for Widener University and Temple University

MAY...
... Graduation month
... Acceptance Packet from Widener University was received
... Started some summer courses

JUNE...
... Summer courses still going on
... Acceptance Letter from Helene Fuld School of Nursing was received
... Registered for Fall classes at Widener University

JULY...
... Summer courses still going on
... Dropped all the anticipated fall classes at Widener University; Formal Withdrawal (due to conflict)
... Biggest "drama" happened in our family..

AUGUST...
... Last month of summer class session
... San Francisco California trip with Lola and Anne at Tita Be's (The best ever...)

SEPTEMBER...
... Boredom
... "Donya" Nena came, and we all suddenly became her slaves..

OCTOBER...
... Philippines Trip (not as fun as I expected though..)
... Lola's gone home.. :(
... 21st Birthday (nothing significant)

NOVEMBER...
... Went back to States (as earlier as not expected)
... Completed all the pre-entrance requirements at Helene Fuld School of Nursing
... Boredom at the latter part

DECEMBER...
... Boredom and "bummerization" at the first and middle part
... Loneliest Christmas ever :(
... Last two days are the most significant ...


Thank God for everything that has happened...
I couldn't really complain.. Because amidst every heartache and happiness, the truth remains and I'm always reminded that I am really Blessed and Loved...


All Glory and Honor belongs to You... I dedicate this whole New Year to come only to You...

My Winter Song

Back by not so popular demand

A couple of friends have asked me already, "When are you going to post a new blog entry?" Honestly? I would not be writing anything right now if only i wasn't reminded of this writing portal which at some point, I forgot I had. So, what's been going on with me? Uhm, nothing? Literally, I'm just barely passing each day. No significant events, cool happenings, new realizations -- none of those. What's the word for that Gil? Oh I remember, I"M BORED.

I envy those people I know who are busy as of this time. Anne told me the other day and should I paraphrase "Masarap ang feeling ng busy, alam mo yun? Yung tipong wala ka ng oras para buksan pa yung mga social networking sites mo sa internet. Ganun." How should I know? I have been barren for so long.. Daig ko pa yung osong nagha-hibernate sa kagubatan. I know soon I'm going back to school again and hopefully I'll get myself a decent part-time job (preferably any position in a hospital-setting). Yeah, goodluck to me..

Maybe as of right now I'll just try to write. You know, keep myself busy with this blog and all. I believe my best friend has been waiting for me to write something about my trip in the PI. Not exactly like the one that I wrote earlier. I think she's expecting something that has more depth and substance. Like what naman? I sound as if I learned nothing out of that wonderful trip that I had. I enjoyed it a lot like I said. But really, I feel like I wasn't able to do the very thing that I've been wanting to do.. And that is to really talk to ALL those people that matters to me a lot... Yes, I had a mouthful amount of conversation with some friends, but most of it didn't really satisfy that pre-conceived idea in my head as to what and how our conversations would be like. You get? I didn't even get the chance to meet with ate Anne.. I've been longing to speak with her since I first left for states.. I miss her.. Even those cousins of mine who actually took the time to travel from afar just to see me once again, we didn't have enough time to bond, nor did we have the time to sit down and talk for a while. What a waste..

Then, the other day, I was talking to Tita Be on the phone. I was actually asking her for some money(i'm broke yeah), and the generous heart that she has, of course, she didn't even ask what it's for, she'll give me the money that I need next week. She knows my situation that's why. Anyway, as we were talking, the topic as to how my cousins back in the PI were doing was brought up. I said they're all good. Especially Marivic. She's a hard-working student. Like, really.. I was shocked. She may seem as if she's the brat/fashionista kind of gal based on how she appears to be on the outside, but you'll be surprised. The most down-to-earth person I've ever met... so far. I told tita Be, "She's a good daughter. Malaki ang respeto niya sa papa niya (Tito Boyet).. Alam mo yun.. Hindi niya sinasayang ni singko perang ginagastos ng papa niya sa pag-aaral niya. She understands how education is important to her dad. And she knows he only wants the best for her.." One thing I also admire about her isn't just the fact that she is "smart" academically speaking, but the way she handles things in her own perspective. "Time management and self-discipline lang Ate Bon.. That's how I simply do it.." I remember her (Marivic) saying. Wow... Upon hearing these words, Tita Be suddenly blurted out sarcastically "HAHA! Baligtad ano Bon? Imbes na ikaw ang mag-iimpart ng lesson sa mga nakakabata mong mga pinsan, ikaw pa ang natuturuan nila ngayon..." Shame to myself...

Looking back, I didn't enjoy my flight going back here.. That was the most loneliest place I've ever been in my entire life.. Traveling for more than 20 hours through an airplane, in the midst of people whom I don't even know.. I just tried to sleep as often as I can while I was there, but everytime I open my eyes, I felt like crying.. worst thing is that I can't.. It's like holding my breath within those long hours.. That's how uncomfortable I felt... Wow... I'll never do that again.


Now I feel as if the exact fears that I had before going there already came to pass..

South of nowhere

So, I've been watching South of Nowhere for the last couple of weeks since I got back from PI. Actually, a friend of mine suggested that I should watch it. At first, I thought it was just one those cliche teeny-bopper tv series that tackle about the overly-stated American teen life. But hey, to my surprise, the whole show kinda makes sense to me? So much for a 22-minute run teen series... I know I'm already past that "teen" stage but the thing is, I'm still being treated like one.. That's why I can really say that I surely relate to this one. Just watch it for yourself to see exactly what I mean.. I don't feel like spilling the whole plot of the story so, go. Start watching it now.

Fresh-off the plane

It's almost been a week now since I came back from the Philippines. For those who are wondering why i got back this early (as unexpected), well, I have to be in here on time just to catch up with all my Nursing School pre-entrance requirements. If I haven't told you yet, my classes will be starting on the Spring of 09.. But before that, I need to get a lot of paperworks stuff done..

So, what has been? I actually have a lot to tell about everything that I experienced while I was there.. Maybe I'll just put them on a list? Here they are..

• In the first few days of my stay, I practically had to buy the things that I would be using in my own room.. Stuff like light bulb, electric fan, AVR, and mattress.. My first few bucks were spent buying those basic necessities, yeah. I also Put up a thin cloth half across the room, and covered the brick-hole windows that were there. Since that old room where I stayed in for more than a month was ancient as Confucius, I literally had to sweep off the wood dust /debris falling from the ceiling into my bed from time to time.. Though, I can't complain. Good thing there were no rodents nor roaches.. Anyway, I'm only after the privacy that I can get. Argh. Enough with my whiny details.

• What have I been eating? let's see.. every breakfast, I eat suman (some sort of a rice cake deli, particularly the green one suman bulagta), buko juice(coconut), sweet yellow corn, coffee (3-in-1), sun-glo (artificial fruit juices in pouches), pandesal with dari creme, palabok, and C2 green tea. During lunch until the afternoon, I usually hangout at the mall and eat whatever fast-food i feel like eating at the moment (I especially like to eat sizzling plate sisig at Gerry's grill though). For my almost-dinner snack or what we call "merienda" time, I just go right in that tiny little street food eatery in front of my Aunt's store and choke myself to death with those kwek-kwek (quail eggs covered with orange flour), betamax (fried animal blood-clot, yeah), adidas (fried chicken feet), tukneneng (fried fish balls and fish rolls), dipped in a savory "orange sauce" and vinegar. Then evening comes, I'm already full. (See, I don't often eat home-cooked foods.. ugh.. it's the excessive MSG content i hate the most..)
  

• Hangouts...? Malls, malls, and malls... SM Clark (almost everyday if not).. Robinson's Balibago(been there just once, when i met with mitchy for dinner at kfc).. Nepo Mall(once too, with Leo and Mitchy).. Jenra Mall(same thing, with Leo and Mitchy.. we bought some doughnuts for our then sickly friend Korina.. haha).. SM Mall of Asia(about a couple of times, with cuz Bekya and Marvin, also when i met with up tsang).. Market! Market!(twice as well, shopping with Bekya).. Trinoma(twice, first day: meeting with Cha and Zom, we saw Matet deLeon. lol. second day: chilling with Kat and Jam).. Glorrietta(once, spending time with Tsang.. also, we saw Bea of PDA..)... We also went to dine in at Coffee Academy(first public appearance. lol), Camalig(21st bday), and Coco Cabana in Makati (shot session with Tsang). But in my latter days there, I just stayed home where friends usually come over (Guitar sessions with Mitchy and Sleepover with Tsang:D).. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to include Redj's and Janys' Printing press office for the free wi-fi, food, and company:)
  

• I spent money mostly for: Hoodies.. Hoodies.. Hoodies.. Checkered pants, China-made cellphone, Lots of pre-paid autoload, 2 phone sims, dial-up internet card(which really sucks btw..), food and snacks, transportation fare(from Pampanga to Manila and vice-versa, and even within Pampanga), medications for my UTI (haha!), and unneccesary treats with friends.. lol
  

People whom I got the chance to meet/hangout with: (in no particular order)

• Mitchy and lovely Margaret
  
• Gwacey
• Cie and Law
• Mariks
• Cha
• Mark
• Leo
• Tsang
• Jeh
  
• Zom
• Korina
  
• Kat and Jam
• Redj and Janys
  
• Sherry
  
• Sheri
• Prec
• Fonzy
• Tita Grace, Tita Dags, Tito Boy, Lolo, and Lola
  
• Bekya, Marvin, Tita Vicky and all my little cousins
• Kuya Herald and Hernan
• Some distant relatives
  
• Ptr. Juile and Ptr. Chuck and some church people
  
• Benhur and his gf (fogot the name)
  
• Joy
• Wendy
• Ate Rita, Sis Dalia, Sis Meng, and Auntie Vic

Did i forget anyone? Well, if not, there you have it...:P I had so much fun, and really I didn't feel like leaving at all, but hey, you do what you have to do... And as what I told my "kapatid" Kaye last night during our chat, It is better that i felt "bitin" instead of me feeling "sawa" and nostalgic if i stayed there a little longer... haha.. So long you guys..

Cluttered Thoughts

It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and yet I’m still wide awake. Not that I am bored or anything. I actually had plenty of time to waste while thinking of a way to communicate with my friend through sms. Yes, my very unreliable and cheaply-bought china-made cellphone once again failed me.. And for the second time, it messed up the sim card that I borrowed from my aunt.. Well, so much for an inexpensive utility. Great. I have to get a new one first thing when the sun rises..

I couldn’t sleep because I feel a terrible pain down under.. I think I might be having a UTI. Eh, nothing serious.. Just savor the experience of extremely horrible agony when peeing.. This is not the first time that I had it though. Hmmm.. I think this will be the third or the fourth time. The question is, how did I acquire this? A friend told me that women are usually the ones who get infected by it.. Yes, scientifically proven. But oh well, I have my own personal theory as to why I had this.. I wouldn’t elaborate much about that because it isn’t quite suitable to be shared in here.. So moving on…

It was my 21st birthday two days ago. It was a fun day, nothing different though. No partying like crazy in the club, nor heavy booze dozing. Just went out to dinner with some friends, sat in a table right in front of a performing live band, had some good laughs, ate an erotically-named cake (which does really taste as it sounds.. lmao) and then went home. And why am I blogging about it just now??? I don’t know. I didn’t really feel like writing since I came back here. Not that there is nothing to write about, where in fact there’s a lot really.. Maybe I’m just not in my usual lethargic mood whenever I‘m writing most of my entries.. I guess I am happyJ

Seriously, this UTI thingy hurts like hell.. I can feel it.. I need to gulp a liter-full of cranberry juice as soon as possible, or else, I’ll be lifeless in the morning…

Honestly? I don’t miss anyone right now. Everything that I need is here and I’m enjoying the moment. Or at least, the few moments left that I’m going to be spending in the following days.. Sheesh, reading the previous sentence that I just typed sounded like I’m already bidding goodbye for good. No, this is not a suicidal-entry..