Marc my words...

National Discipline Awardees Gathering 2005

2005-04-15T16:44:00.000+08:00

The AY Foundation, Inc. established the National Discipline Awards in 1990. Every year, AYF confers the National Discipline Award on five hundred outstanding high school students from all over the country. They are cited by their schools for exemplary character and for possessing the core values of discipline, courage, integrity, and self-sacrifice. A medal and a one-time cash award to help defray college tuition fees are given to each awardee.

I received the AYF National Discipline Award when I graduated in High School. Since then, I have been an active participant of the different activities of the foundation. One of which is the National Discipline Award Awardees Gathering. Every year, selected National Discipline Awardees (NDA) prepare production numbers that they perform during the gathering.

This year, the performers presented an evolution of dance from the '60s to present. I, Francis, Den-den and Nina together with 2005 Awardees sang our own version of "We Are The Reason." For the curtain call, they performed Gary V's "Sa Yahweh." I hosted the show together with Ma'an Fara Santos (2002 Awardee).

Here are some photos taken...

a day before the show:

ND previous awardees, who joined this year's production, after having their lunch during the technical rehearsal.

Francis, Princess, and me while waiting for our food at Gerry's Grill.

hours before the show:

rehearsing for our song number...

Charles, Pam, Ma'an, and me while having lunch in the dressing room of CPRomulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza.

after the show:

Ni-an, GP, Ma'am Michele, Nina, Jules, und mir.

Ni-an und mir.

inside the conference room of AY Foundation...

while having picnic on the grounds of Greenbelt Makati....

under a tree...

Farewell Pope John Paul II

2005-04-06T15:50:00.000+08:00

John Paul II,
We Love You!!!

Pope John Paul II
Karol Józef Wojtyła
May 18, 1920 - April 02, 2005

What does LOVE mean?

2005-02-26T16:56:00.000+08:00

What does Love mean?

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4- to 8-year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." - Rebecca (age: 8)

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." - Billy (age: 4)

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." - Karl (age: 5)

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." - Chrissy (age: 6)

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." - Terri (age: 4)

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." - Danny (age: 7)

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" - Emily (age: 8)

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." - Bobby (age: 7)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate." - Nikka (age: 6)

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." - Moelle (age: 7)

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." - Tommy (age: 6)

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." - Cindy (age: 8)

"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." - Clare (age: 6)

"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." - Elaine (age: 5)

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." - Chris (age: 7)

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." - Mary Ann (age: 4)

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." - Lauren (age: 4)

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." - Karen (age: 7)

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." - Mark (age: 6)

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." - Jessica (age: 8)

And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,

"Nothing, I just helped him cry."

Serviam Christus Ensemble

2005-02-14T21:57:00.000+08:00

These photos were taken last December 19, 2004 after a mass service at Buklod ng Pag-ibig Center in Quezon City. I've been with this group for almost two years now. We sing every Saturday at 6:30 in the afternoon at the Holy Family Parish in Kamias, Quezon City.

The Ladies of Serviam Christus Ensemble. from L to R: Aisha, Janice, Raisa, Joan and Terry. (not in photo: Mitzi and Farah)

The Men of Serviam Christus Ensemble. from L to R: Benny, Joel, Leonard, Maynard, Marco, Paul and Eugene. (not in photo: Mark, Paolo and Don-don)

My photo

2005-02-14T21:39:00.000+08:00

This photo was taken last December 03, 2004 after we sang Balladeers' Medley at Celebrity Sports Plaza for the Dinner-Dance Party, a fund-raising project of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

Mga Headlines Bukas, Ngayon Ang Broadcast

2005-02-11T17:12:00.000+08:00

* Buntis sinaksak, bata nakailag...

* Barko lumubog, di nakatiis lumutang.....

* Aso nasagasaan, apat na garapata patay!

* Tatay nag-amok, mga anak nilamok!!!

* Capt. Hook dumaan sa Quiapo, pinirata!!!

* Palaisdaan, nasunog!!!

* Tahanang Walang Hagdan, inakyat!!!

* Bakla sumali sa away, napasubo!!!

* Bagong tuli nagyabang, lumaki ang ulo!!!

* Unanong madre, napagkamalang penguin!!!

* Bulag nakapatay, nagdilim daw ang paningin!!!

* Iceman nanood ng porno, nag-init!!!

* Tindera ng suka, tinoyo!!!

* Teacher nagkamali, tinuruan ng leksyon!!!

* Lolo naakusahang nang-rape, pero sa korte....biktima ayaw tumayo!!!

* Eroplano nag-crash, lahat ng pasahero namatay sabi ng mga survivor!!!

* Basurero nagsampa ng kaso, binasura!!!

* Dahil may reklamo, eskwelahan ng mga bingi nag-noise barrage!!!

* Tubero, nagka-tulo!!!

* Lalaki natagpuang pugot ang ulo, inaalam pa kung buhay!!!

* Invisible man, nakita na!!!

* Barbero tumestigo sa krimen, ayaw paniwalaan!!!

* Misis ng photographer, nakunan!!!

* Tin dera ng tubig, namatay sa uhaw!!!

* Kaso ng pilay, nilalakad!!!

Do you act your age?

2005-01-25T13:48:00.001+08:00

Look here! I'm 22 years old and according to this test, I act just my age... hehehe...

Try this one. Just click the link below the table.

You Are 22 Years Old

22

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Happy New Year

2005-01-19T15:55:00.001+08:00

The greeting is rather late but I still had it that way since this would be my first post for the year 2005... This is somewhat funny... Enjoy reading...
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Contemplate - kulang ang mga pinggan

Punctuation - pera para maka-enrol

Ice Buko - nagtatanong kung ayos na ang buhok

Tenacious - sapatos na pang tennis

Calculator - tawagan kita mamaya

Devastation - sakayan ng bus

Protestant - Tindahan ng prutas

Statue - Ikaw ba yan?

Tissue - Ikaw nga!

Predicate - Pakawalan mo ang pusa

Dedicated - Pinatay ang pusa

Aspect - Pantusok o pandurog ng yelo

Deduct - Ang pato

Defeat - Ang paa (ng pato?)

Detail - Ang buntot (ng pato?)

Deposit - Gripo (Call DIPLOMA if DEPOSIT is leaking)

City - Bago mag-utso; A number to follow 6

Cattle - Doon nakatila ang Hali at Leyna

Persuading - Unang Kasal

Depress - Ang nagkasal sa PERSUADING

Defense - Ginamit ng mga pangsulat sa kontrata sa PERSUADING

It depends - Kainin! mo ang bakod

Shampoo - Bago mag-labing-isha (11)

Delusion - Maluwang (kapag maluwang ang damit, eh DELUSION)

Delivery - Walang bayad. Kapag working lunch, eh DELIVERY na ang tanghalian

Profit - Patunayan mo

Balance Sheet - What comes out after eating a balance diet

Backlog - bacon saka egg

Beehive - magpakatino ka

CD-ROM - tingnan mo ang kwarto

Defense - ang bakod

Defer - ang balahibo

Deflate - ang plato

Detest - ang eksamin

Devalue - 'yon ang susunod sa letrang V

Devote - ang boto

Dilemma - brownout! aahhhh!

Effort - 'dun nagla-land ang efflane

Forums - apat na kwarto

July - nagsinungaling ka ba?

Thesis - ito ay...

merry CHRISTmas

2004-12-25T00:00:00.000+08:00

Blue Brain

2004-12-17T10:16:00.000+08:00

At work or in school:
I like to be with people, sharing with them, inspiring them, and helping them.
I work and learn best when I can take into consideration people and the human element.
I flourish in an atmosphere of cooperation.

With friends:
I always look for perfect love.
I am very romantic, and I enjoy doing thoughtful things for others.
I am affectionate, supportive and a good listener.

With family:
I like to be happy and loving.
I am very sensitive to rejection from my family and to family conflicts.
I really like to be well thought of and need frequent reassurance.
I love intimate talks and warm feelings.

What Color is Your Brain?
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Today...

2004-12-17T05:52:00.000+08:00

... is December 17, 2004, Friday.

... is my mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Mom!!! Wish you happiness, love, and peace. May God grant you the desires of your heart and reward your good deeds. I love you!

... is the 2nd day of Simbang Gabi. Wish me luck that I may be able to attend the 9-day novena this year. This is my first attempt of completing the novena although I attend the anticipated mass because I can't attend the dawn mass since I have to be at work before 5am. Anyway, best luck for those who wish to complete the novena and may God answer all our prayers.

Advance Merry Christmas everyone!

Thoughts...

2004-12-01T07:46:00.000+08:00

On this day last year, I became a part of the work force. And since then a lot of things had happened... good and not so good...

My two favorite aunts died... Tita Sonia and Tita Lucy... they're both cancer victims. I must say that I miss them. Although I'm happy that they don't suffer the pain anymore. Oh!... please pray for the eternal repose of their souls.

I was able to buy a new phone... hehe!!! Nokia 6230. and I'm proud to say that the money I used to acquire it was mine... all mine! No donations from my parents!!! hehe.

I met alot of friends. And I've known who among them are true friends and who among them are not!

I had an audio recording with a friend. And contrary to my previous post, I must say that the outcome of that recording was pretty good (although it could've been better... sigh!)

At last! I enrolled for a voice class this semester at the University of the Philippines College of Music. 'Twas just an extension program (a non-credit course to hone and develop musicianship) though. But hopefully, I'll be able to continue this passion and love for music by taking it to higher grounds by enrolling for a Certificate (or more... Bachelor of Music)in the future. This is one thing I really wanted since I was in high school but didn't go for it because I believe that it will not be able to support me and my finances (and my family) in the future. But now, I'm considering it again...(Sponsors!!! where are you?!?)

I was able to prove something to myself! Of the things I can do, and of the things I can not... so far. But I'm not losing hope. I know in time, I'll be able to do these things too. If God so wills.

Answered prayers... Of course! Most of my prayers for the past years have been answered by God. And I know He will answer those which He have not answered yet... In His time, in His will.

Through the years, I know I learned alot of things... from the ups & downs and the push & pull of life. I know there're more to learn, much more than what I've learned so far.

Willkommen in der Heimat!

2004-11-30T17:34:00.000+08:00

Welcome home UST Singers!

Yes!!! The University of Santo Tomas Singers got back last November 22 from their 2004 World Concert Tour (8 month tour). Their homecoming concert entitled "CELEBRAMOS!!!" will be on December 18, 7:00 in the evening at Philamlife Theater, UN Avenue, Manila.

This will surely be a night of pure musical bliss as the UST Singers once again take centerstage and give us a rundown of world class music from a repertoire of heart warming songs... indeed, these are great reasons to be happy!... great reasons to celebrate!...CELEBRAMOS!!!

See you there!!!

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Ticket Price:
Free Seating: Php 200.00
VIP Reserved Seating: Php 1,000.00

Friend of Mine

2004-11-30T11:26:00.000+08:00

It was when I got to the office this morning that I realize that I've been humming this song for a couple of minutes already. I Haven't heard this song over the radio for quite a long time now. Anyway, I think many people would agree with me if I'll say that this is the most popular, if not the best song written by Odette Quesada. I believe almost all people was able to relate with this song in one way or another. I myself sung this song not only once, but a couple of times: when I was in high school and even several times in college. It's a good thing though that I still enjoy the friendship I have with these girls... well, except for one. I wonder how she's doing now...

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I've known you for so long
You are a friend of mine
But, is this all we'd ever be
I've loved you eversince
You are a friend of mine
But babe, is this all we ever could be

Refrain:
You tell me things I've never known
I've shown you love you've never shown
But then again when you cry
I'm always at your side
You tell me bout the love you've had
I listen very eagerly
But deep inside you'll never see
This feeling of emptiness
It makes me feel sad
But then again, I'm glad

I've known you all my life
You are a friend of mine
I know this is how it's gonna be
I've loved you then and I love you still
You're a friend of mine
I know that friends are all we ever could be
(repeat refrain)

The Incredibles

2004-11-24T17:27:00.000+08:00

I watched the movie yesterday at Robinsons Galleria. My constant companion has been asking me to join her watch the movie several times already. So I agreed after hearing from my friends that the movie is great. And yes, I find it entertaining...

It is a very different movie. It has a very sophisticated plot. The fight scenes were actually quite exciting, and were never predictable. The voices behind the characters made the movie great from start to finish. The villain was as pathetic as it gets. However, I think some characters lack exposure and the movie lacks action. The baby was really cool, but was never in the film at all. And same with Frozone, he didn't even go to the island with them and was hardly seen on his frolicing surfboard.

But in general, it's a great entertainment for children and adults as well. Each of the characters is well developed and most of them are smart in their own way. If you have not seen it yet and you want to have a good time enjoying action, fun, great humorous moments and a nice and smart story with a feel good family message, just don't miss it!

Music Survey...

2004-11-19T15:19:00.000+08:00

1. Mahilig ka ba sa music?
yes... yes... yes...

2. Anong genre ng mga music ang trip mo?
genre?!!......classical...choral...pop...rNb...ballad...

3. Marunong ka bang tumugtog ng instruments?
ata... piano.

4. Anong kaya mong tugtugin?
piano nga!

5. Anong unang fave song mo?
madami e...

6. Mahilig ka ba sa boy bands?
di masyado!

7. eh girl bands?
di rin masyado!

8. Rock bands?
minsan lang... ingay eh!

9. Mahilig ka bang magcompose ng kanta?
mahilig, oo.... kaya lang di ako marunong.

10. Anong favorite mong Radio Station?
magic 89.9, jam 88.3 and monster radio rx 93.1

11. Sino fave mong singer/artist?
gary v, kyla, michael buble... pwede ba dito UST Singers... singer din naman sila e. obvious ba sa pangalan.

12. Bakit naman?
they're great performers and they have great voices

13. Ano fave song mo ngayon?
iniibig kita by ryan cayabyab... alam mo ba yun?... nakapost din dito lyrics nun!

14. Bakit?
ganda yung lyrics pati yung music...

15. Meron bang posters ang cabinet mo?
wala damit lng, xxx magazines, tapes and cds..hehehe!!!

16. Eh marunong ka ba namang kumanta?
marunong naman siguro... marami rin namang grupo ang kumukuha sa akin... nakakapagperform naman ako in public ng hindi nagtatakip ng tenga ang audience at lalong ndi naman sila nag-wo-walk-out. hehehe!!!

17. Hindi ka ba nakakatulog pag walang music?
ako pah!!! nakakatulog nga ako ng walang higaan, upuan at kahit na ano pa... kahit nakatayo sa mrt, lrt, o bus nagagawa kong matulog! astig di ba?!

18. Kelangan mo pa ba ng Music pag nagaaral?
pwede bang music na lang at wag nang mag-aral?!?

19. Lagi ka bang may "Last Song Syndrome"?
madalas...

20. Anong kanta ang pinaka-ayaw mo?
yung maingay, yung puro hiyaw, yung walang sense...

21. Bkit naman?
ayoko mabingi... ayokong mawala sa katinuan...

22. Mahilig ka ba magdownload ng kanta?
nope! i support composers, artists, and musicians. i buy original cds and tapes...

23. MTV or M YX?
MYX or MTV?!? kahit ano!

24. Ano ang pinaka-favorite mong soundtrack?
the passion of the Christ...

25. Your top 10 most favorite songs. in no particular order:
iniibig kita by ryan cayabyab
this love
how did you know
kailangan kita
growing old with you
now that i have you
muntik na kitang minahal
laundromat
the way you look tonight
please don't ask me

Important Facts

2004-11-18T18:30:00.000+08:00

got this from e-mail... medyo corny pero pwede na. ;)
Warning: This post contains profane words.

"alam niyo bang pag natulog kayo ng makati ang pwet niyo...gigising kayo ng may mabahong daliri"

"alam niyo bang hindi lang babaeng lamok ang nangangagat...pati aso nangangagat"

"alam niyo ba na hindi delikado ang dengue...kung ikaw ay lamok"

"alam niyo ba na sampu sa sampung may SARS ay masama ang pakiramdam"

"alam niyo ba na ang bulag ay nasisilaw din sa pera"

"alam niyo ba na hindi nakakahawa ang pagkabaog"

"alam niyo ba pag ang tao kinain ng pating...pwede siyang matawag na seafood"

"alam niya ba ang pinaka ayaw mong marinig mula sa iyong doktor habang ikaw ay inooperahan: AY SHIT!"

"alam niyo ba na wag kang kumain ng pitong araw...ang utot mo ay amoy sariwang hangin"

"alam niyo ba na ang pusang buntis ay PUSANG INA!"

"alam niyo ba na pag maiksi ang kumot...matutong bumili ng bago at mas mahaba"

"alam niyo ba na wag lunurin sa alak ang kalungkutan...ito’y marunong lumangoy"

"hindi mo pwedeng posasan ang taong putol ang isang kamay"

"alam niyo ba na hindi totoong bayag ng pusit ang squid balls"

"alam niyo ba pag kinain mo ang sarili mong dila...hindi mo ito malalasahan"

"alam niyo ba na pano sasabihin sa kausap mo na mabaho ang hininga niya ng hindi kamakakabastos: mawalang galang na, itatanong ko lang, tae ba ang ulam niyo kanina?"

Birthdays...

2004-11-17T16:10:00.000+08:00

Warmest birthday greetings to Raisa, Reggie and Marlon. Wish you blessings, happiness, good health, love, peace, wealth, and everything that you need to live a blessed life.

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The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Tuning Fork

2004-11-17T10:05:00.000+08:00

Yahooooo!!!... got a new tuning fork straight from Germany. Thanks to Ging who just got back from Europe from their three-week tour, and to Raisa who never ceased in reminding Ging about the tuning fork.

Well, there are tuning forks available here in the country but I just want to have one from Germany. It is because I only see one style available in the local market. Actually, I'll have another one when the UST Singers arrives here from their nine-month European tour. I also asked my friend Jojie to buy one for me (well, I hope he wont forget to buy one).

What's with tuning forks anyway?... Well, nothing really. Just want to collect some. Hoping that sometime... somewhere... I would be able to use it when I teach and conduct my own chorus... hmmmmmmmm...

Thanks Bloggers

2004-11-09T10:46:00.000+08:00

Just wanna say thanks to those who said prayers for Dominique and Dietrich.

Dominique is now abode after a week-long confinement at the hospital. Likewise, Dietrich's rashes are mere allergies and were not caused by the same disease.

Again, thank you bloggers. God will reward your good deeds. :)

Prayer Request...

2004-11-05T10:42:00.000+08:00

Good day bloggers!

Please pray for the speedy recovery of my friend's daughter, Dominique Giannina Sangkula Lee, who has been diagnosed positive for Kawasaki Disease. Please pray that the disease will not affect her heart and coronary arteries, which is the most serious complication that occurs in roughly 20% of children who are diagnosed. Also, please pray for her brother, Dietrich, who has rashes when he woke up this morning.

Thank you and God bless...

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Know more about Kawasaki Disease.
Check out Kawasaki Disease Foundation.

I miss...

2004-11-04T10:33:00.000+08:00

* performing (dancing, singing, acting)on stage
* choir rehearsals
* watching concerts (pop, classical, choral)
* studying (but not really; just miss going to school)
* cheeseburger at UST's Cooperative Canteen
* spicy squid at Momo's Grill
* sisig at Almer's
* Calamares at Bingkay's
* Cadbury's roast almond and fruit & nuts
* long weekends
* overnight swimming
* going out of town
* my bestfriend
* sleeping for about 10 hours
* my high school friends
* my college peers

These are just some of the things I miss this past few days... and I wanna do or have them again... SOON!!! Hay...

Left Brain - Right Brain - No Brain

2004-10-27T06:27:00.000+08:00

Brain Lateralization Test Results

Right Brain (56%) The right hemisphere is the visual, figurative, artistic, and intuitive side of the brain.
Left Brain (62%) The left hemisphere is the logical, articulate, assertive, and practical side of the brain

Are You Right or Left Brained?
personality tests by similarminds.com

Shin Chan

2004-10-15T08:33:00.000+08:00

Iniibig Kita

2004-10-13T06:43:00.000+08:00

Just wanna post the lyrics of the song "Iniibig Kita" by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. I fell in love with this song when I first heard it when it was sang by the Philippine Madrigal Singers few months ago and fell in love with it again when it was sang by the San Miguel Master Chorale.

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Kulang ang araw at gabi 'pag kita'y kapiling.
Kahit ang bukas ay di rin sapat upang mamasdan lamang kita.
Labis kitang minamahal, pag-ibig ko'y walang kapantay.
Kung kaya ko lang abutin ang mga bituin t'yak ito'y gagawin.

Malaman mo lang wala nang ibang mas hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sa 'yo.
Walang ibang nagmamahal ng tulad ko sana'y paniwalaan mo.
Iniibig kita.

Kulang ang araw at gabi 'pag kita'y kapiling.
Kahit ang bukas ay di rin sapat upang mamasdan lamang kita.
Labis kitang minamahal, pag-ibig ko'y walang kapantay.
Kung kaya ko lang abutin ang mga bituin t'yak ito'y gagawin.

Malaman mo lang wala nang ibang mas hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sa 'yo.
Walang ibang nagmamahal ng tulad ko sana'y paniwalaan mo.
Iniibig kita. Iniibig kita. Iniibig kita.
Iniibig kita. Iniibig kita.
Ooh...

To be evil or not to be...

2004-10-07T06:09:00.000+08:00

I am 19% evil.

I try to stay away from evil deeds but succumb to temptation every once in a while. I'm not quite on my way to hell but I certainly have some explaining to do.

Are you evil? find out at Hilowitz.com

Halo-Halo Special...

2004-09-23T10:16:00.000+08:00

Due to insistent public demand (yes!!! it's right. it's not obvious though because the public I'm referring to is composed of two people... yeah! just two. but if you'll consider the size, make it three.. hehe...) I'm posting a new one.

God is good...
Last thursday, I watched a musical about the life of Laura Vicuña, a student of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Argentina, who at 13, offered her life for the conversion of her mother. A few minutes before the show ended, I received a call from my mom's friend. She told me that our owner-type jeep was carnapped (or should I say jeepnapped?... whatever!!!) earlier that night. So i rushed home, informed some of my friends who might have a connection with the authority, and prayed that we'll recover the vehicle... which we did!!! Thank God! It was Saturday night when the Barangay Captain (who happens to be a family friend) called and informed us that they saw our car. Hurriedly, my parents and my brother dressed up and went to the place where the car was found. They said that the car has been parked there for two days. That night was the time I saw my dad smiled again since that vehicle was lost.
And one more thing, just last night, before I went to bed, my dad and I had a small talk. He was very happy as he shared with me the story of what happened to him that day. Oh my! I must say that I miss talking with him and I miss seeing him laugh that way...

At the Office...
A lot of good things and some not so good things have been happening in the office lately. For those who don't know (if there are other people reading my blog... tnx!), I'm working as an English Instructor in a call center. We call our students (99% Korean, 1% other non-English speaking Asians) and teach them English or sometimes talk about anything under the sun. I kinda enjoy this job since I get to mingle with a lot of people and that somewhat improves my interpersonal skills. But wait... I got comments from my officemates this past few days that they've noticed a great change in me. They told me that I don't mingle with them nowadays as much as I did before. Honestly, that I know! But perhaps it is because I have a lot of students this past few days. So during my break, I'd rather sit in front of my computer and rest rather than chitchat with them (since I'm trying to reserve my voice, hoping that in the near future.. I'll be a recording star!!!... dream on man!) but don't get me wrong, I'm not isolating myself from them (although some of them jokes that I am because they think that I'm just a few steps away from promotion... and that I'm doing this because I will soon be a part of the management....how I wish!?!). But what right do I have to think that way... I'm not yet even a regular employee... but I will be.. (yeah... by the time your reach this part, I already am.... hehe).

Have a blessed day... :)

The day that was...

2004-09-15T10:59:00.000+08:00

I was supposed to post this yesterday but I ran out of time so I decided to share it with you today.

Yesterday was really a tiring day. But perhaps the 9-hour sleep I had the night before helped a lot. Honestly, I wasnt able to finish all the work I was supposed to do... Twas because work piled up on my desk... reports that I should do everyday (which I haven't done for more than a week now), flowcharts, profile of my group, and a lot more... (But mind you, I was able to create a blog account yesterday... hehehe). And perhaps, it's also because I was saving some energy for the recording which I did with a friend later that afternoon... The recording which made me realize that I wont succeed as a pop star... haaaayyyyyyy!!! The recording went well but I wasnt really satisfied with the outcome (I know my friend wasnt satisfied too...), but it's okay.. it's just for personal use though.

And my day didn't end there.. Just when I got out of the recording booth, my paper-thin friend called me and told me that they're planning to go to the hospital to visit our priest-friend who was confined for an executive check up... So, to make the long story short, I got home at around 12 midnight... Oh... and I forgot to mention that my day usually starts at 3am since my work starts at 5am. Hay...

Perhaps, 'tis all for now...
God bless!

Welcome!

2004-09-14T13:17:00.000+08:00

Thanks for visiting my blog site and I hope that you'll enjoy reading my posts. Feel free to post your comments... I'll be glad to hear from you guyz as well.

God bless!