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Friday, April 24, 2009
The Past Week
I decided to record significant moments in my life starting now. I hope I remember the things that happened to me in the past week.
I think I can start with April 16, 2009 (Thursday)
This was a very tiring day considering we danced and practiced for the graduation video from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. We tried to remake the ABS CBN Summer Station ID. It was a very fun experience. I went home really tired.
April 17, 2009 (Friday)
Another day for practice, but this time only a few graduating people showed up. This is why I was given a major role in the video. They made me lip synch 2 lines in the songs intro. Louie my housemate came back from Bicol and he was also given the same role to portray.
After the practice I, along with Keith, Paul, and Rap slept over at Kelvin's in Fairview to finish the AF Financial Report. We talked about many things about the org and the members (wahahaha, evil laugh). We bought a bottle of vodka but was not able to consume it because everyone was sleepy after doing the report and no one could stay up a bit more to finish the drink that Rap made.
April 18, 2009
The big Meriendahan 2 dinner with Anna Gonzales, Ruelo, Parce, Dara, Ku and Christian. They were the alumni who went to Joe's place in Greenhills. The members who attended were Cachie, Joe, Anna K, Barry, Keith, Rap, Sudar, and July. We were overwhelmed with the amount of food available to us then. It was like a feast. We also learned a lot from the beginnings of Arki Forum. We really enjoyed the night and went home with Rap and Barry.
April 19, 2009
Induction and Turnover Ceremony for the UP Arki Forum took place in Pansol, Calamba. The convoy consisted of 4 cars. I boarded Nicole's ride while the others were in Dino's, Dax's and Monica's cars. We arrived at the resort around 9AM. I had a really good time singing my heart out with my friends requesting me to sing happy songs. And so I sang Christina Aguilera's "Come on Over" Britney's "Baby One more time" and an Aegis song. While many were swimming, they were listening to me as I tried to sing these pop songs. Well I just thought these would lighten our mood and just inject pure enjoyment.
For the very first time too, I was not afraid to swim in a pool with water going over my head. Cachie and I tried to perfect our strokes. We also shot videos and pictures underwater. The shots were really great and the video appealing. Dino even made a fool of himself by trying to show his A _ _ on screen. Luckily I am quick in responding and I turned the cam off by the time he pulled it down.
I think a lot of people really had fun then. It was nice to see my old friends join us in the celebration. We went home tired and scared that Mike would throw up inside Nicole's van. Anyway, I went home with Lando and a whole big plate of pansit which up to now is in the fridge. Before I dozed off, the skies was shouting like hell with its thunderstorm. I was really scared and pulled my pillow from my head just to cover my eyes from all the flashes. Unfortunately I was the only one feeling a bit scared since Lando who was sleeping beside me was already dreaming. We woke up at 9:00AM and ate at Rodic's UP Village the next day.
Hmmm, not bad, my memory is still functioning quite well.
I think I can start with April 16, 2009 (Thursday)
This was a very tiring day considering we danced and practiced for the graduation video from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. We tried to remake the ABS CBN Summer Station ID. It was a very fun experience. I went home really tired.
April 17, 2009 (Friday)
Another day for practice, but this time only a few graduating people showed up. This is why I was given a major role in the video. They made me lip synch 2 lines in the songs intro. Louie my housemate came back from Bicol and he was also given the same role to portray.
After the practice I, along with Keith, Paul, and Rap slept over at Kelvin's in Fairview to finish the AF Financial Report. We talked about many things about the org and the members (wahahaha, evil laugh). We bought a bottle of vodka but was not able to consume it because everyone was sleepy after doing the report and no one could stay up a bit more to finish the drink that Rap made.
April 18, 2009
The big Meriendahan 2 dinner with Anna Gonzales, Ruelo, Parce, Dara, Ku and Christian. They were the alumni who went to Joe's place in Greenhills. The members who attended were Cachie, Joe, Anna K, Barry, Keith, Rap, Sudar, and July. We were overwhelmed with the amount of food available to us then. It was like a feast. We also learned a lot from the beginnings of Arki Forum. We really enjoyed the night and went home with Rap and Barry.
April 19, 2009
Induction and Turnover Ceremony for the UP Arki Forum took place in Pansol, Calamba. The convoy consisted of 4 cars. I boarded Nicole's ride while the others were in Dino's, Dax's and Monica's cars. We arrived at the resort around 9AM. I had a really good time singing my heart out with my friends requesting me to sing happy songs. And so I sang Christina Aguilera's "Come on Over" Britney's "Baby One more time" and an Aegis song. While many were swimming, they were listening to me as I tried to sing these pop songs. Well I just thought these would lighten our mood and just inject pure enjoyment.
For the very first time too, I was not afraid to swim in a pool with water going over my head. Cachie and I tried to perfect our strokes. We also shot videos and pictures underwater. The shots were really great and the video appealing. Dino even made a fool of himself by trying to show his A _ _ on screen. Luckily I am quick in responding and I turned the cam off by the time he pulled it down.
I think a lot of people really had fun then. It was nice to see my old friends join us in the celebration. We went home tired and scared that Mike would throw up inside Nicole's van. Anyway, I went home with Lando and a whole big plate of pansit which up to now is in the fridge. Before I dozed off, the skies was shouting like hell with its thunderstorm. I was really scared and pulled my pillow from my head just to cover my eyes from all the flashes. Unfortunately I was the only one feeling a bit scared since Lando who was sleeping beside me was already dreaming. We woke up at 9:00AM and ate at Rodic's UP Village the next day.
Hmmm, not bad, my memory is still functioning quite well.
Don't Know Why
I have this client right now who asked me to layout web pages for him. It was a cheap deal considering he asked me to do 2 websites for the price of 5,000. I don't even know now why I was so excited in doing the project because he has a strong vision of what he wants; so strong he does not want to compromise.
It somewhat confuses me since I also envisioned something for the website which I think could really make it more readable and understandable for the public who will view the services of the business they are offering. I really wish I could be more free in doing the web design since I know that between us, I am the one with more knowledge on aesthetic arrangements of figures and text.
I worked with a longtime friend (Com Sci major) on this particular website. I was acquainted with how I must adjust to his work ethics. I am happy because we have worked on this without big time compromises in our objectives. It helped that we had the same views. It is a good thing that we are both to be hired again for another project. If the first one was for a construction firm, this second one is for a burger shoppe. Cool eh!
Slowly I am being shown the real world and I don't know why it is far too rough compared to what I thought it was. Truthfully, experience is a better teacher and dealing with people or clients will define how good of a person one is.
It somewhat confuses me since I also envisioned something for the website which I think could really make it more readable and understandable for the public who will view the services of the business they are offering. I really wish I could be more free in doing the web design since I know that between us, I am the one with more knowledge on aesthetic arrangements of figures and text.
I worked with a longtime friend (Com Sci major) on this particular website. I was acquainted with how I must adjust to his work ethics. I am happy because we have worked on this without big time compromises in our objectives. It helped that we had the same views. It is a good thing that we are both to be hired again for another project. If the first one was for a construction firm, this second one is for a burger shoppe. Cool eh!
Slowly I am being shown the real world and I don't know why it is far too rough compared to what I thought it was. Truthfully, experience is a better teacher and dealing with people or clients will define how good of a person one is.
A New Member of the Family
And so, after a walk-filled day, I decided to get myself something to take care of in the coming weeks or until it may last. And since I am a fan of eradicating all sorts of causes of cancer from radiation, I bought myself a plant (which absorbs radiation).
I named it Bob, after my favorite 3D animation character from Monsters VS Aliens.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Please Read: My Aunt Edith
I grew up knowing she is the youngest child of Antonio Santos and the late Lucila Santos, my grandparents. She was a very obedient sister to my mother and her other elder sisters and brothers, a very soft spoken person with a simple disposition in life. She frequents the kitchen and the laundy area of their house (the place where my grandfather lives also) trying to finish the household chores. It was very rare that I saw her resting on their living area and whenever I did see her, she held either a broomstick or a "sianse" in one of her hands while the other is massaging her tired feet.
Ever since I could remember, she was already taking care of my grandparents, her children consisting of two lads and one lass, and another aunt of ours who's disabled and incapable of clear speech. Since she attends to her husband also, she has taken cared of 7 people in the span of my life which is 22 years. Little time or attention has been devoted for herself. In short, she had very little or no choice at all. It was evident to me even as a kid that she was having a hard time trying to make things work within schedule as she prepared breakfast for my cousins before they went to school. She was a plain housewife then. Her husband, earning minimum, was a worker at the nearby factory.
She did everything she could to send all three of my cousins to private schools even if she knew it would have been a lot easier if they were sent in public or government-run universities. When the time for her two kids to enter college came, she ventured into a business with my mother which was eventually transfered to her sole management as my mom thought the earnings would best help her family rather than being equally divided in between them. She managed to let the eldest child graduate from the University of the Philippines as Cum Laude and the second one currently in practicum as a seafarer. The third one still in high school is technically the only one who is still studying.
Her two kids were earning enough to take care of themselves and were already very generous in helping her with the expenses at their home. Everything was set to a good start as her eldest and second child try their luck in improving their family's life through well-paying jobs. Good chances were starting to pave the way for a more comfortable and improved life for her and her husband.
I was already imagining I would see her watching the television more often, sitting on the couch of their home more often, sleeping on the "papag" at their terrace and enjoying the view of the vast farms at the back of their house. It was as if everything she hoped for her two kids and their family in general was coming true slowly. She can finally rest her feet longer.
Right now I see her on the bed most of the time. I see her watching television the whole day, practically doing nothing but rest. But I'm not happy. This was not what I was wishing for..
When the news reached me that she was diagnosed to have colon cancer, I lost grasp of the vision I have for her family. Suddenly, I was wishing I could see her sweeping the floor with all her might, tossing our favorite pansit canton using her "sianse", scrubbing and washing their clothes while wearing that squeky rubber gloves, tiring herself with endless household chores. At least this way I could see her full of life.
The cancer is at an advanced level of stage 4. But I am not losing hope. She will undergo surgery later today at 1:00PM to confirm the prevalence or presence of cancer, and I know God will be there to bring her back to us, her family.
Editha Santos Estrella
45 Years Old
Diagnosed with Colon Cancer
My mindset is that the doctor could be wrong and anything can happen so long as there is faith. I believe if there are more people who would pray for her, it would be a successful medical operation and she will get to see the fruits of her labor.
At this moment she tells us she wants to take care of grandsons and granddaughters, or see her second child be a captain of the crew of a ship. That is my wish for her too..
This is her story. If you have time please offer a prayer for her too. Thank you!
Ever since I could remember, she was already taking care of my grandparents, her children consisting of two lads and one lass, and another aunt of ours who's disabled and incapable of clear speech. Since she attends to her husband also, she has taken cared of 7 people in the span of my life which is 22 years. Little time or attention has been devoted for herself. In short, she had very little or no choice at all. It was evident to me even as a kid that she was having a hard time trying to make things work within schedule as she prepared breakfast for my cousins before they went to school. She was a plain housewife then. Her husband, earning minimum, was a worker at the nearby factory.
She did everything she could to send all three of my cousins to private schools even if she knew it would have been a lot easier if they were sent in public or government-run universities. When the time for her two kids to enter college came, she ventured into a business with my mother which was eventually transfered to her sole management as my mom thought the earnings would best help her family rather than being equally divided in between them. She managed to let the eldest child graduate from the University of the Philippines as Cum Laude and the second one currently in practicum as a seafarer. The third one still in high school is technically the only one who is still studying.
Her two kids were earning enough to take care of themselves and were already very generous in helping her with the expenses at their home. Everything was set to a good start as her eldest and second child try their luck in improving their family's life through well-paying jobs. Good chances were starting to pave the way for a more comfortable and improved life for her and her husband.
I was already imagining I would see her watching the television more often, sitting on the couch of their home more often, sleeping on the "papag" at their terrace and enjoying the view of the vast farms at the back of their house. It was as if everything she hoped for her two kids and their family in general was coming true slowly. She can finally rest her feet longer.
Right now I see her on the bed most of the time. I see her watching television the whole day, practically doing nothing but rest. But I'm not happy. This was not what I was wishing for..
When the news reached me that she was diagnosed to have colon cancer, I lost grasp of the vision I have for her family. Suddenly, I was wishing I could see her sweeping the floor with all her might, tossing our favorite pansit canton using her "sianse", scrubbing and washing their clothes while wearing that squeky rubber gloves, tiring herself with endless household chores. At least this way I could see her full of life.
The cancer is at an advanced level of stage 4. But I am not losing hope. She will undergo surgery later today at 1:00PM to confirm the prevalence or presence of cancer, and I know God will be there to bring her back to us, her family.
Editha Santos Estrella
45 Years Old
Diagnosed with Colon Cancer
My mindset is that the doctor could be wrong and anything can happen so long as there is faith. I believe if there are more people who would pray for her, it would be a successful medical operation and she will get to see the fruits of her labor.
At this moment she tells us she wants to take care of grandsons and granddaughters, or see her second child be a captain of the crew of a ship. That is my wish for her too..
This is her story. If you have time please offer a prayer for her too. Thank you!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Dissatisfied
Here I am writing for the first time after hearing the most sought after "you passed!" phrase ever in my life. Yes, I passed. I am happy; happy because my prayers were answered and I was given a passing mark. I am also sad; sad because I was not able to showcase what I can really do. After assessing my performance, my thesis output is barely 50% of what I can do but it is 100% of my attention already. I am so easily distracted.This shall mean I must devote at least 200% of my attention to my next endeavors so I can reach my 100% output quality. These are the times when your ego tells you, you could have done a lot better. The time given to us was enough, it was just me and my procrastination that devoured the very chance I was hoping for - to be able to regain prominence through a good shot to a 1.0 in thesis or better yet, one of the top presenters.
Maybe the best thing I can do now is put all of the things I never got the chance to showcase in my thesis deliberations into my thesis book for future reference.
This thesis season, I was absent in many subjects because I was trying to finish my drawings. I did not cram at all. I was just inefficient. I was late in submissions and was even scolded several times. Now this is an issue I should really focus on. Time... Oh well, I have the whole night to think about it.
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