Sunday, April 19, 2009

priorities...

now i see something...

well... i think i should prioritize some things over senseless stuff...

Friday, April 17, 2009

thinking...

You're going to want to watch the action from the sidelines, today -- you need to avoid getting too involved in the games people are playing. Even if the main players want your insight, you don't have to share more than you're comfortable sharing. Saying too much could get you too deep. Besides, there's nothing wrong with holding onto your hard-earned knowledge. Any romance you have is easy-going right now, with low pressure situations that make you comfortable.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

well well well...

You've been running around, booked solid for weeks now. It may have been fun, it may have been overwhelming -- but it all finally ends today. The trend now will be for unexpected cancellations, delays and last minute rescheduling. It won't all be welcome news, but the time it frees up will prove invaluable. One thing to watch out for would be hasty decision making -- don't do it if you don't have to. But this freedom should loosen you up and help you relax.
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i am generally thankful for my life today. in as much as i am imperfect, i am learning my lesson through the experiences that i encounter each day.

i am thankful for the holy week that transpired, for it allowed me to count my blessings and finally sort out things in my life. thank God... :)

and now... i am appreciating my DALINC OJT experience... wow! it is very great. i really learned a lot from it and i am enjoying the work :) the new instruments inspires me to do well as a chem major. Go! i have a bright bright and super bright and super great future ahead of me. God is Good! and He wills this bright future to happen to me :)

i am also appreciating my relationship with my family... the love, the care and the communication is more intensified and more intimate than never. praise God! :)

truly... life is beautiful!
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as chemists we do what we write and we write what we do. :)
AMDG!

Friday, April 10, 2009

owws?

Here is the analysis:
You desire a love that will last forever. You are quite serious about finding this type of love, and that's why you think carefully about the men that you meet before deciding whether you could really love them. You don't just develop a crush on someone overnight: you look at a person's personality and other aspects of their life before deciding to form an attachment. If a guy doesn't meet your expectations, you would rather be alone. Your love has to be perfect. Be careful though, you could be missing out on some worthy relationships because your standards are so high.

Personality Test

Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:
You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Here is the analysis:

1. You've got great self-confidence and you're full of charm. Most guys/girls who get to know you will be attracted to you. You are far from sweet and proper; your intriguing personality fascinates them. Most guys/girls find it easy to fall for a girl/boy like you.
2. You really care about other people's feelings and are quite serious about the issues that affect your life. You are sincere, and your concern for the well-being of others makes many people want to be your friend.
3. You strictly follow rules, and you expect other people to be the same as well. People can get tired of you easily, as you can make them feel a little guilty about themselves. You always make decisions on your own, and can be dismissive of other people's advice. You like to be the leader in groups, but can forget to be concerned about the people you are with.
4. Guys/Girls see you as being a thinker and a careful person. They will be really attracted to this quality in you, but you need to learn to speak your mind, otherwise people will find you too shy and quiet. Learn to relax and lighten up--it's okay to have fun sometimes. When you learn to develop your fun-loving side, guys are going to flock to your side.
5. Your boyfriend/girlfriend believes that you are a strong and independent person. Your confidence and cheerfulness make you an attractive person to be around, but sometimes you need to pay more attention to what other people, including your boyfriend/girlfriend, are thinking.

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

gaining strength from the past... looking forward for a bright future!

looking back at my third year in college required a lot of guts from me. why? because, i cannot accept a lot of things that happened this year especially when it comes to my grades... but looking deeper into this very unique experience, i found that i gained more in another aspect of my life- which awakened me to the real dimension of existence.

as i reread my previous blog entries, i could not help but say that yes "those were the happy and sweet moments of my college life" simply because i get to have good grades, i could cope with stress and i heave this heart of thanksgiving at all times. feel thankful for having read those entries once more. i just realized that indeed i am blessed by the Lord in these years of my life. and for that i am very thankful to God... :)

if i look back into my third year in college...

February 2008
-i won in the elections. i am the new Samahan Treasurer!
- bigger responsibilities... more pressure. hmp!

April 2008-May 2008
-i was busy tutoring Amie Lou Cisneros with public speaking and english language proficiency. i earned a lot, but hey, i lost the time- the private times (which are supposedly used for pesonal rest, review and etc.) in exchange of the earnings that i had. nevertheless, it was beneficial to me. i gained a new friend and in a way, i refined my english speaking skills.

May 2008
-ASEP! Maragusan baby! grabe. i love the experience of being one with nature. and to experience the life in the country side. honestly, it was fun living with the people in Brgy Tupas in Maragusan. they were all nice and very warm/. i love gulay! and the water falls made me worship God for His greatness :). Len Len, Audrey, Shin Shin, Ate Mae, Kuya Agner, Nanay Naty and Tatay Sising... Memorize ko pa!! :) miss oyu all :)
- the love affair started here... hmmm. well, it was a learning experience though :)
-AFYOP! walang kapaguran. so blessed to have X1, Y2 and 1A as my class. matatalino silang lahat and they all have the life to participate and be oriented well in the AFYOP! i love you all guys. and i love the work too... :)

June 2008
-Pasukan na. nagkaroon ba ako ng bakasyon? hmmm. tanong na ang sagot ay hindi. hindi ako nakapagbakasyon dahil sa napakabusy kong buhay :) hahahaha

July 2008
-SAMAHAN rush. preparations for fiesta, prelim exams

August 2008
-prelim exams, fiesta. stress... but fun. we had a special part during the cheerdance competition. i was a torch bearer then. hahaha. nice one...
-during the Gawad awards night, i was awarded as the most outstanding sophomore and the highest WPA awardee. Praise God for these awards... Education should be done for the Greater Glory of God! it was ahumbling and at the same time a super blessed experience... :)

September 2008
-Midterms? Gosh!
-Birthday :). i am already 19! :) more mature and more prepared with life... :)

October 2008
-ASLA7. it is one of the most memorable experiences that i ever had this year. well. i learned a lot from the self, to others to the nation, to God. ASLA was a defining moment and really, it moved me to do things which i could not imagine. my standard went high, but a change in my character and personality set in... when the passion and the high somehow normalized and equilibriated, i realized that i have changed... in some ways for the worst... too bad... the manila journey was refreshing, antipolo was great, fresh air... and manila is a shopping haven,,, :)

November 2008
-super stressed. prelims are up... budget crunch. we dont have a moderator in samahan... so ako pa talaga ang gumawa ng paraan. sobra! hahahah :((

December 2008
-EXAMS!!! so little time to study!

January 2009
- grades confronted me- they are not that high... below my expectations and aim... too bad... nevertheless, i remained hopeful for midterms...
-ELECTIONS, planning period... pressure...
-too much extra curricular, too much academics, too much work, too little time...

February 2009
- campaign... stress, friendship, pressure
- Elections, i lost. mixed emotions...
- midterms... time to study... meron pa ba?
- low low low grades... :(

March 2009
- finals!
- you are fired- maam tan :(
- expectations are rising, performance is getting low... so sad. i've never been this mediocre before :(

April 2009
-fixing things
-rest
- what went wrong?
- what ought to be done?

actually, my third year was more of an adventure... i actually forgot that i am a college student aiming to graduate with honors. a student who forgot that he is a chem major- a course which requires a lot of hardwork, attention, concentration and focus! well, i thank the Lord for this wake- up call... and as the book 7 habits of highly effective teens would say it- BE PROACTIVE! i am the force and i can change the course of my life for the better. i know that things will be better for as long as i prioritize the important things in my life... although my third year was a perfect imbalance, but i should say that i learned a lot from it. it was a learning experience and it is something worthy to be treasured. i learned to work under pressure and stress. to stretch it beyond the limits up to the point of exhaustion, depression and defeat... but in this instance, i learned to grow as a person and recognize my limits and know how to manage myself

above all the experience made me closet to my God... well, i appreciated His plans more and more each day... and i realize that it is just i who is so impulsive and hardheaded in this life... so i'd better listen to Him and allow Him to direct my life... :)


:)

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Michael Casas
Take time to ...
Take time to think, it is the source of power;
Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth;
Take time to read, it is the fountain of wisdom.
Take time to pray, it is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness.
Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul;
Take time to give, it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to work, it is the price of success.
Take time to do charity, it is the key to heaven.
Take time to love and be loved, it is a God given privilege.
Mother Theresa of Calcutta

from: http://www.reflexiones-online.net/en/reflections.php

a good site to visit for reflection: http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/holyweek2.html

the best lessons in life are those that come unexpectedly. God allows them to arrive into our senses when we least expect it. God is Good all the time :)

Thursday, April 02, 2009

i dont want to become a hypocrite...

i hate myself...

and that hurts... but i htink it is just but right for me to hate myself so that i would find time to know my value as a person. i mean, i have been doing a lot of stupid things in life...

i wish to have FOCUS in life...
and learn to PRIORITIZE what is essential :)
i hope that i could UNLEARN BAD HABITS
and EMBRACE the authentic ones...
i want to LIVE beyond the conventional
and SHARE the PASSION for EXCELLENCE!!!
most of all, i would like to MAKE GOD SMILE
in everything that i do...

the more essential thing in life is that which is invisible to the eyes :)
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read between the lines :)

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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!!!

philosophy...

Budhha told his disciples: whoever makes an effort can attain enlightenment in seven days. If he can't manage it, certainly he will attain it in seven months, or in seven years. The young man decided that he would attain it in one week, and he wanted to know what he should do: "concentration" was the reply.

The young man began to practice, but in ten minutes he was already distracted. Little by little, he began paying attention to everything that distracted him, and though that he was not wasting time, but was getting used to himself.

One fine day he decided it was not necessary to arrive at his goal so fast, because the path was teaching him many things.

It was at that moment that he became an Enlightened one.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

when the sun kisses the moon. :)

Today, take a second look at recent events and see them for what they really are -- proof that you rock! You were being flattered and flirted with and you didn't even know it! Stop kicking yourself and start trying to salvage what someone was trying to start! Contact the person who was heaping all the good vibes on you and find out what they are up to tonight. If you're both available, then you should meet up. Big things could start happening very soon. (come on!) this is a joke right?

whenever i come across love, i used to eagerly open my ear, listen to the experiences of people and try to learn from them as much as possible. that was when i myself was not a recipient of that feeling that we used to call love. however , now that i myself experienced this, i realized that love is something which a person should not limit into something that is romantic. well, probably the notion of the common people on love has been very limited. and yes it i very limited to the point of making one blind of the true essence of love. limiting love to a romantic sense makes it very unrealistic. primarily because, love is not only romantic. more often than not, the love that we experience is non-romantic, like those that we have with our friends, family and colleagues. however, just as it is, we should not leave behind romantic love alone, because it is also a form of love. the point of stressing that romantic love is not the only form of love is to ascertain that we do not limit ourselves into it and that we make sure that we are able to explore the totality of what it is really...

my experience on loving and being loved is quite complicated. in a way, the experience taught me a lot of things for it has really been unique and very providential. providential in a sense that it taught me a lot of lessons on how i ought to deal with things in life especially those relating to love...

metaphorically, i should say that my experience of loving and being loved was like the sun kissing the moon. yes, you got the picture right. it is like the familiar eclipse that we usually notice on earth. when we see the eclipse, we are sometimes made to believe that these two heavenly bodies are united. they are thought ot be one. however, we never know that they are miles away from each other. thus the sun could never kiss the moon. however, we are made to believe that they kissed each other. that they were once united. probably yes, in the eyes of imperfect human beings but not in the eyes of our perfect God. (its up for you to interpret this and relate this to my love story- too complicated if i elaborate). hehehe

one thins is for sure... to love is something which every person should not take for the sake of fulfilling one's own desire, desperation or longing. sometimes, love should be sought out of faith. yes, faith should be an ingredient which one should invoke so that it may be said that the realtionship is official. i may sound preachy but it is a reality which every person should face. faith and the realization that things happen according how they should happen should be a solid proof that a relationship is indeed something which one should be thankful for.

i may sound desperate when it comes to this thing, but let me clarify myself... i may end up a jesuit 10 years from now, but at least when i look back to these memories, i could surely say that i have experienced how it is to love, rationalized about this comlicated topic and enjoyed the feeling with some people who are worth it. :)

*please don't get me wrong... i would never choose to become a jesuit as a last resort. if ever i would enter into the order, i would make it my first choice!!! but wait, i am still open to the possibility of getting married :) who does not want to have a child right?

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam