Staying Sane

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2010-05-08T22:28:00.000-07:00

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ReviewStream Pays!

2010-05-08T10:25:00.000-07:00

I first started writing for this website around a year ago. I was pretty excited to start earning and withdrawing the money I make out of reviewing for this site. They have a minimum cash out of $50. By the time I was able to save up $11.40, I got skeptical and thought that it was impossible to reach the minimum cash amount and so I stopped writing reviews for their site. But just a couple of months ago, I started writing for it again and (I really can't believe it), I was able to earn $51.1! In less than an hour, the money I earned in ReviewStreams was already in my Paypal account.

Here's the proof:

Since it's already Saturday, I believe that the money will be reflected on my Eon Bank Account by Monday.

Thanks a lot ReviewStream! I'll be writing more reviews for your site. :)

Is it too late to love my skin?

2010-04-13T21:37:00.000-07:00

In all honesty, I don't have any idea how to care for my face. I mean, I use an astringent twice a day to cleanse my face but I've read in one of the forums that I frequent that astringents have more alcohol content and therefore not that good for the skin on your face.

I've also read that the earlier you care for your skin, the earlier you prevent wrinkles/age spots from coming.

I'm 23 and I realized that I'm not properly taking care of my face.

I don't even follow the cleanse - tone - moisturize routine because I didn't know that it was the basic skin care. And I'm afraid that , because of all the stress and pressure that I encounter almost everyday, I'd end up looking older than my age.

And so now I've decided to give my skin some proper and tender loving care.

Come Saturday and my best friend and I will be staying at the Oakwood Hotel and during our time shopping as well in Landmark. I've already made a list of what I want to buy.

Shopping List:

1. Shirt(s)

2. A new pair of shoes/sandals/wedge

3. Toner - Eskinol Ice Poretherapy Facial Toner

4. Moisturizer - Nivea Facial Moisturizer

5. Concealer - Nichido Concealer

6. Facial Cleanser - Neutrogena

7. Makeup Remover - Eskinol Cleansing Milk Makeup Remover or Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansing Lotion

Well I'm not sure if I can buy all of them but I have P2,000 to spend on that shopping spree and I don't want to spend all the P2,000. But I have a feeling I will spend it, up to the last peso lol.

The Perfect Place For the Barkada

2010-04-12T00:35:00.000-07:00

My friends and I love Tagaytay. During the summer, we would always plan to go here (although not all of those plans were executed). Besides the fact that it’s just near Las Pinas, The climate is just wonderful during the summer, the place has a lot of popular tourist attractions that we would often like to visit, and Tagaytay is really just too tempting. If we were able to plan our trip well and we have funds, we would love to spend our summer in Tagaytay all the time.

Like any tourist and travelers, the most important thing our barkada would like to be sure of is that we would have a play to stay in. Otherwise, we would only stay in Tagaytay for a couple of hours and enjoy it till the last minute. It would be great if there’s this perfect place where in my barkada and I could sit back and relax after a lot of sightseeing and travelling. And I think the best place for that is One Tagaytay Place. It’s the perfect spot for the barkada to lounge around, talk about the exciting and memorable events that happened in Tagaytay. With One Tagaytay’s furnished rooms, fantastic accommodations and amenities, it’s just like heaven. The place is beautiful and it offers its guest comfort and relaxation at its finest. Any energetic barkada would exchange anything for a place where in they could just rest and at the same time still enjoy being indoors. And One Tagaytay is definitely the place for you and your barkada’s trip, whatever it may be.

For more info and pic previews, click here: http://hitabargain.com/2010/03/04/a-lavish-vacation-at-one-tagaytay-place-yours-free/

The Best Place for Romance in Tagaytay

2010-04-12T00:11:00.000-07:00

Tagaytay is this really beautiful and romantic place. It’s one of my most favorite destinations in the Philippines and every time I go there, it just really fills me with happiness. My mom’s cousin got wed in Tagaytay around two or three years ago and everything was just wonderful. And seeing the view of the Taal Volcano is just breathtaking.

You’ll definitely love Tagaytay more if you choose to spend your days in One Tagaytay Place. Tagaytay itself is a magical place. But to spend your days with the one really special to you in One Tagaytay Place is definitely the cherry on top of the ice cream. The amenities are just one feature that distinguishes One Tagaytay from all the other hotels in the area. It’s not just a room where you can lay your things and then take your rest. One Tagaytay offers a convenient place where in you can enjoy your time being indoors. Their accommodations for their guests are truly one of a kind. You can be assured that One Tagaytay will cater to your every need and would really make you feel right at home. And this kind of accommodation is really something that you should look for in any hotel you wish to stay at. And One Tagaytay definitely has everything you want and need.

Which is One Tagaytay Place is the perfect place for you and your special someone. All the privacy you need will be given to you and at the same time the hotel makes sure that both of you get the best of what they have. Their beautiful hotel suites and lavish rooms are perfect for two intimate lovers to spend their time together and remember all the wonderful and beautiful memories they have with each other. And by staying at One Tagaytay Place, you are definitely creating an unforgettable memory that would really capture both your hearts.

For more info and pic previews, click here: http://hitabargain.com/2010/03/04/a-lavish-vacation-at-one-tagaytay-place-yours-free/

A Lavish Vacation at One Tagaytay Place

2010-04-11T23:33:00.001-07:00

A Lavish Vacation at One Tagaytay Place – Yours FREE!!!

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ReviewStream - Get paid for your reviews!

2010-04-01T16:48:00.000-07:00

I started writing reviews for ReviewStream for about a year now. I started writing reviews about... well, just about any product I have tried. When I was a just starting out and quickly saw that most of my reviews were only being paid with their bulk rate, I really felt annoyed and too lazy to continue writing for the site. Not only that, I was also taken aback by the $50 limit. I had already $10 or $11 at that time and I just gave up writing.

Just a week ago, I decided to give it another shot and looked for tips as well on how to write reviews for ReviewStream. What I learned was that in order to be paid $2.50 per review it should be a category that is popularly searched and the review must contain at least 400 words or more. Not only that, it should be about your experience using the product. It shouldn't just be about what the product offers and what the product's features are.

Out of the four reviews I have submitted last week, three were paid $2.50, the other one will only be accepted and paid with the bulk rate. I have three more reviews pending for approval.

I admit, I'm not really sure if this site pays but from the research I have done it seems everyone getting paid by ReviewStream. And I promise that if the site really does pay me, I'll pos the proof here. For no I have $19.1 in my account. Quite a few more reviews before I'll be able to request for a payout. For now, I guess I just have to keep on writing reviews and be patient.

If you're interested in getting paid for any review you will do, then sign up here: [link]

Summer 2010!

2010-03-19T23:16:00.000-07:00

The second semester of my third year in UPHSD is almost over (just four days shy of summer). And I can't wait to enjoy the summer with my friends and classmates. We are all planning to go to Enchanted Kingdom or go to Laguna to swim. And I swear to myself that for this summer, I would be buying my first ever bikini. It's embarrassing to say that I don't own one. So, after a few weeks of summer classes, hopefully I'd be able to save up and afford one.

And if I do, I'm planning to buy one of these from the Lucky Doll Store:

A piece would only cost me about 500 PHP so I think it's worth it.

Ugh. I need to sleep. I've been up for a couple of days now with less than six or seven hours of sleep. I need to rest.

The Holidays

2009-12-29T16:59:00.000-08:00

The more I got older, the more I realized that Christmas was just like any other day. Compared to my seven-year-old self, I don't enjoy Christmas as much. Don't get me wrong though, I still love Christmas. It's just that as I grew older, I realized that (although it's not as enjoying as when you were a kid), it still is meaningful when you see the kids' faces in your family lit up and how they get excited in opening their present. And the fact that I enjoy shopping for gifts rather than spending them for myself was a really surprising self-realization for me.

I guess Christmas really is for the kids. And we, the grown-ups, cherish their happiness. Happy holidays.

Facing the Giants - a personal movie review

2009-02-26T20:12:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, we watched Facing the Giants during our FCL 4 subject. At first I thought it was just a film about football but I was wrong. It was about a coach who felt like everything around him is falling apart and it was all his fault. He and his wife can't have a child, he fails as a coach, and his car is trash. It was when he felt so down and hopeless that he decided to open up the Bible, read the verses and talk to God. He decided to offer all his hopes, his dreams, his goals to God. Whatever happens, if Giod wills him to have no child then so be it. If God doesn't want their football team, then so be it.

And so he turned over a new leaf and decided to talk to his team in a new manner, using the words of God as an inspiration for his team. Win or lose, they will praise God. Nothing is impossible with God. He will lead you to victory as long as you give your very best. From that day on, it seems like he affected everyone with his positive attitude. And in turn, the coach's life became better. The Shiloh team emerged right out of nowhere, beating different high school football teams until they reached the state championship where they faced the Giants, who were a lot stronger and a lot bigger than them. In the end, they won.

I really liked this film because I knew this was the one thing I was looking for. Recently, I've been bombarded with problems and all I can do is cry because I felt that all was lost. I felt like there was nothing I can do but succumb to defeat. Yet, after watching this film (in which I tried my very best to hold back my tears while watching this film in the chapel with my classmates), I felt my prayer was answered through the movie. Right now, I feel like every door of opportunity and optisms has closed and been locked and I can't see any way out. Instead of blaming myself and others and even God, I realized taht during these trying times I should keep my faith stronger and offer everything up to God. Because I know, as long as I do my very best, He will help me and bring me the happiness I deserve.

Pre-Owned Books for Sale

2009-02-26T14:07:00.000-08:00

Pages/contents are still in good condition.

Patrica Corn well Books (suspense)
Blowfly - P50
Black Notice- P50
The Last Precinct - P50
Predator - P50
Trace - P50

Lisa Gardner
The Other Daughter - P50

Sidney Sheldon
Rage of Angels - P50

Olivia Goldsmith Books
Flavor of the Month (no cover, hardbound) P110
Pen Pals - P50

Carole Matthews
It's a Kind of Magic - P90

Terry McMillan
A Day Late and a Dollar Short - P90

J.K. Rowling Books
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (hardbound, in very good condition) P400
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets P150

Mary Higgins Clark
On the Street Where You Live - P150 (hardbound)

Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Old Album - P100

Ann M. Martin
The Baby Sitter's Club Little Sister: Karen's Big Top - P25

Douglas Coupland
Shampoo Planet - P100

Wallace Stegner
Crossing to Safety - P80

Susan Wiggs
Lakeside Cottage - P125 (hardbound)

M.R. James
Ghost Stories - P35

Susan Isaacs
After All These Years - P50

John Grisham
The Brethren - P50

Sandra Brown
Hello, Darkness - P50

Charlotte Church
Voice of an Angel: My Life so far (autobiography) P250 (hardbound, in very good condition)

Mary Monroe
God Don't Like Ugly - P80

Dylan Jone
Ipod, Therefore I Am - P80

Cole Perriman
Terminal Games (hardbound, top spine cover torn) - P80

Jane Mendle
Kissing in Technicolor - P80

Meet-Ups:
7-11 Zapote
SM Southmall
SM MOA = minimum P200 purchase
Metropoint Mall in Taft Avenue = minimum P150 purchase
SM Manila = minimum P250 purchase
Saturdays only

Any questions/inquiries/reservation (good for 5 days), please send me a PM.

Goodbye Keno

2009-02-20T00:43:00.001-08:00

Just a few days ago, we finally decided that our dog Keno will be adopted by my uncle, who will bring it with him. He's a firefighter and they will be the one taking care ol Keno from now on. Keno is such a wonderful and playful dog. But due to my youngest sister's allergy (she coughs very oten ever since we got the dog), Keno can no longer be with us. I miss Keno. He was a gift from my friend Ana and I really feel bad we have to give him away. Goodbye Keno.

Advertising Campaign Project

2009-02-14T23:33:00.001-08:00

Our advertising campaign, which is due on Wednesday, is still incomplete. We still have a lot to do. And I need to vent out here because the pressure is killing me. If we can't finish the photoshoot and if i can't finish the revisions needed in our campaign draft by tuesday we are doomed. I dread Wednesday. Because I could feel a flat grade of 3 coming right at us.

A one of a kind PC

2009-02-14T00:25:00.000-08:00

I'm being sarcastic. Although it cost us a lot, our pc reaks. It does not function well if the aircon isn't on, the desktop color turns brown, if a game like Sims 2 is installed and played it hangs, etc. It drives me mad. I'm so frustrated with how it acts that I just want to throw it out the window. =[ We need a new one badly but we don't have enough funds for a new one.

Valentines

2009-02-14T00:20:00.001-08:00

Happy Commercialized Valentines Day! Just like many other holidays and events, everything about Valentines is commercialized. From the flowers, the chocolates, the teddy bears, the gifts, the dates, everything. Although I must admit they are cute, we should always remember that showing our love for other is not just through material gifts. It's the thought that counts!

Friday the 13th

2009-02-12T16:34:00.000-08:00

Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? This year, my bf and I are celebrating our 5th year of being together, which is on the 13th. So I really do believe superstitions aren't real. We aren't planning on something extravagant or special. Just being together is enough for us.

Genie, grant my wishes!

2009-02-11T04:15:00.001-08:00

If i were to be granted 3 wishes by a genie, i would wish for the following:

1. A new, fully functional and really savvy laptop. Our pc is just so dark ages ago and the motherboard is already broken and i have tons of projects to do! I need one now!

2. $1,000,000. With this amount, i no longer have to worry about tuition for myself and for my siblings till they graduate from college!

3. A great make-up kit. Unfortunately,as much as i'd love to learn how to beautify myself more,my kit only has a moisturizer, a lip balm and a cheek tint. I want more!

UPHSD U-Week!

2009-02-10T07:45:00.000-08:00

It's our university's foundation week today and yesterday was the official start day for it. We were actually required to attend the 7:00 AM parade. But then again, I just slept and decided not to attend, because it's too early and I don't want to walk long miles for it. Lol. So I went to school at around 9:00 AM and passed the hawaiian lei I made (it was blue ♥) and then listed my name on the attendance sheet. Afterwards, I went to our gym together with some of my classmates in Arts Appreciation and watched the cheerleading practice.

My friend and I stayed at school until about lunch time and watched the CAS-A (College of Arts and Sciences, and Aviation) cheer. As a supporter, I shouted with all my might and supported my department, as well as the College of Computer Sciences, because my boyfriend is under that department. Lol! xD

Today, although I have no classes, I'll drop by the school and maybe take a peek and afterwards go to the mall.

But before all of that, I need to do album layouts, draw sketches for pending arts and re-write a new draft of our advertising campaign for our Advertising class.

Oh dear. T___T

Unionbank's EON Card and Paypal

2009-02-06T09:48:00.000-08:00

I've had my Paypal for quite a while and it was only recently that it got verified. And before that, I had to lurk and look for information regarding verying your Paypal account and looking a really good Visa card for it.

Here are the steps I took and some sites that gave me information, in which case, I hope they'll help you out too.

Apply for a Paypal account here.

Eon Card:

1. When I wanted to apply, their online application was down so I had to look for the nearest Unionbank location near my vicinity. Good thing there are two Unionbank locations within Las Piñas.

[Click here to find the nearest Unionbank within you vicinity]

[Click here for the requirements]

2. Once you have chosen the nearest location, ask for an EON application form and show the necessary requirements.

I'm a student and at first I thought they won't give me the application form because I only possess my University ID and my Barangay ID (the branch I chose told me they're not honoring the latter ID. But they did gave me the application form and just asked why I needed the EON card for.)

3. Pick up your card within 5-7 business days. Pay the annual fee of P350 (and do include at least P150. Paypal would be getting a certain amount of money from you EON card to verify it. They will return it to your card.)

Mine took about 2 weeks. I know, very frustrating. But I was just patient that time and would drop by every Wednesday and Friday. By the second week, I got my card. It was wednesday. I paid a total of P500. I asked them to deposit the P150 in my account.

4. Wait 2-3 business days. Enroll your account online and read further instructions. Wait a few more days and try logging in. If you still can't log-in, it's not yet validated. If it logged in, you're ready to check you account online.

5. Log in to your Paypal account and then follow the instructions here regarding how you should add your EON card. It should be added as a bank account so when you withdraw it will be transfered to your bank account, not your card.

6. Add your Eon card as a debit card. For your expuse number for your paypal verification, follow the steps here.

7. Your Paypal should now be verified.

A few weeks ago I received $20 from someone who wanted to commission me for art. Just last night, I logged into my EON account online and saw it already converted to Philippine Peso in my account. Sweet!

Additional helpful links: (They helped me a lot too!)

» PayManila / Paypal FAQ
» Pinoy Money Talk Forum

Sites for bloggers who want to earn

2009-02-04T08:12:00.000-08:00

I know most of us want to earn extra money. And so I've joined the craze for 'blogging-for-payment'. My blog has been accepted by some sites and I'm just waiting for them to accept my bids for their opportunities.

I have compiled a list of websites that will pay you to blog about their product.

» Smorty (blog status: Pending)

Smorty is one of the most popular sites out there that will pay you to blog about their advertisers' products. And from the forums I'm a member of, I've seen their posts and read their experience with the site. I'm convinced Smorty is a very reliable and credible site that will give me an opportunity to earn money. However, I have yet to start my experience with them since my blog status is still pending.

» Paying Post (blog status: Approved)

PayingPost is a fairly new site. I love their choice of layout. It gives a really nice aura when you look at it. It's very cute. I have only done one review for their site and I have yet to see new opportunities. The ones already there are already fully reserved or my blog is unqualified for it.

Payment is done every first of the month. If you have reached $50 by the start of the next month, they will automatically send it to your Paypal.

» Bloggerwave (blog status: Accepted)

My blog quickly got accepted by on the Jobs page, no opportunities have been showing up. So, my review for this site will be pending for now.

» BuyBlogReviews (blog status: Accepted)

Probably my most favorite by far. Their team is really quick. My blog was accepted fairly fast and a lot of opportunities have already been posted. All you need to do is bid and wait for your approval. I have only bidded a couple of minutes ago. So, I should check back again by tomorrow to see if there's any progress on my account.

» Social Spark (blog status: Pending)

SocialSpark is fairly popular as well. And from the way they built their site, it looks like an online community that a lot of fun to be with. However, my blog is still pending due to this reason: Blog must have at least 20 posts within the past 90 days. And I failed that one rule.

Hopefully, my blog will soon be accepted on the other sites that are still reviewing my account. In the mean time, join these sites and earn while enjoying blogging!

Oh

2009-02-03T01:43:00.000-08:00

Oh man, I really wanted to post our cover of our magazine here so you would see what it looks like but Chrome is being weird and wouldn't upload any pics on my blog and it irritates me. I'll try again next time.

But for the time being, our university week is coming up and I want to take pictures of the participants from the Arts and Sciences department. It'll be a week of nothing but fun.

For now, I'll rush back to the projects I'm doing and keep you updated about stuff soon.

Earn through blogging!

2009-02-02T17:08:00.000-08:00

**This post has been posted previously but was accidentally deleted during the last week of January.

Recently, as I have mentioned on my last blog post, I have been scouring the net for credible sites that will pay me to blog. And I stumbled upon Paying Post.

Paying Post is a website that connects you to opportunities made by advertisers. And by blogging about the product and services, you are paid for your effort. Get paid to blog by joining Paying Post.

Truthfully speaking, out of all the websites that offer to pay you for blogging, Paying Post undoubtedly has the neatest and fanciest layout. As soon as I saw how great their layout was, I immediately joined. For me, a website with a layout that looks like a lot of effort has been put on it seems credible. And so, I joined and my blog has just been approved an hour or so.

I’ve been hearing a lot of people talk about blogging to earn money. And at first, I was very apprehensive to try it because I’m not sure which website to trust when I want to blog. What happened is, at first I decided not to blog. My blogging continued up to three years without participating in any blog-paying websites. And then recently, one of the forums I was active in had a thread about websites that pay you to blog. I lurked and read most of their posts and realized that there are a lot of websites out there that are credible and easy to join, and they’re free! I joined most of them, but ended up being rejected by some. Others, I have not received any email from.

That’s why I’m really excited that Paying Post approved my blog. This will be my first step in getting paid for blogging products and services of advertisers.

Whatever happens, I’ll make sure you are notified of how my journey with Paying Post would be.

Looking forward to next semester

2009-02-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

I have a habit at looking at our college's new curriculum. If you've seen my copy, you'll notice it's already torn up on most of the sides due to the fact that I fold and open it very often. I'm so looking forward in being a 3rd year already because it makes me feel so much closer to graduation. Although I wish I could be one of the top graduates (hah! I know, right? But I can dream, can't I?), I made a promise to myself that I will strive to get a very good grade. Nothing below a 2.0. I want my grandmother and my family to feel that I am working hard as a student.

My younger sister will be graduating this year and I feel rather jealous. Simply because I am the eldest, I really want to graduate first. But it's no use crying over spilled milk. What I can do now to make my family proud is to do my very best in every subject I'll be taking.

Summer?

2009-01-31T20:54:00.000-08:00

Summer came a tad too early. The sun's beams are too hot that I'd rather wear any thin and breezy top than a fab shirt. I'm so looking forward to dipping myself in a pool and not worry about school. I'm rather excited to have the finals already. I'm in a mood for a very needed vacation.

It's over!

2009-01-31T04:15:00.000-08:00

Alright. I'll be straight to the point. Overall, the launch could've been better. The first years were all excited,so they were all too busy taking pictures of themselves rather than listen to the other groups. I admit,even my own group had it's ugly moment. But, all of us got a grade of 1. Finally this hell week is over!

Friday, the night before the launch day

2009-01-30T22:34:00.000-08:00

I don't know if I should just laugh or pull the hair from my scalp. This whole day has just been so hectic. Right now I'm printing the pages of our magazine. And the original plan for the magazine launch, they were failures. We'll probably just present our magazines inside our rooms.

I have almost printed half of the pages of our magazines. I still have tomorrow to do the rest.

*dozes off*

I give up

2009-01-30T21:48:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it. Aftr all the hardwork,and with only one side of the page left to print,it didn't pay off. So now I sit here near the gate of our university and just give up. I don't have the strength and the will to do anything anymore for the mag. Everything's just messed up.

It's Friday! A day before the magazine launch!

2009-01-30T08:07:00.000-08:00

I just woke up and I'm still groggy. I haven't had breakfast yet and I'm already in front of our PC waiting for the updates from my group. Rean said it's all finished. And I'm really excited to see the finished product. Our only worry now is that the printing won't destroy everything up. What if it was all smudged up and blurry?! That can't happen!

But anyways, besides worrying about the magazine, I can finally verify my paypal through my Unionbank EON card! I just need to add it to my Paypal account and see what happens.

Later!

Thursday ends badly

2009-01-29T19:24:00.000-08:00

Midterms exams are finally over. Sad to say, I don't think I did quite well in all of the exams. Like I said earlier, I was too busy with the magazine. I barely had time to study. I just hope I get a grade good enough to pass.

ANd speaking of our magazine, by tomorrow we would be able to print our 30-page teen magazine. Hopefully Rean, our layout artist, would be able to e-mail me teh cover and some of the pages so I can post it here for you to view. All in all, I'm proud of my time. Most of the other groups are having a hard time publishing their work, saying that one week isn't enough. My team was able to pull through despite the short amount of time given us.

By Saturday, it will be the launching day of all the magazines of all the groups in MC1A. I'll be sure to post all the details. But for now, the only thing I have to worry about is the AVP I need to make for our magazine's launch.

Crunch Week!

2009-01-29T07:24:00.000-08:00

I have been stressed since the beginning of this week. I haven't even reviewed for Midterm exams! I was so busy with the launching of our groups magazine as the midterm exam for our subject Intro to Mass Communication. So, I've been lagging behind my other subjects. I barely even have time to talk to my boyfriend now because I text my group mates most of the time and by night, I already fall asleep even before I say good night to him.

Our magazine, GUM, will be lunched this Saturday. Although I am the editor-in-chief, I feel like I haven't done anything. I mean, I feel stressed out and pressured, but as the editor-in-chief, I felt that all the hard work was done by my layout artist, Rean. I have to make sure my group mates get a 1 because I saw how hard they worked.

Time for me to get moving because I still need to contact my group mates for the printing and binding of our magazine, study for three subjects in less than an hour and eat breakfast.

Man what a day!

Making Money

2009-01-22T16:48:00.000-08:00

My bf and I have decided that we should take a step and earn money online (or in his case, through wap) so we could save up for some things we would like to have. I have been drawing anime characters for other people for $8 to $10 per characters. Chester has decided to put ads on his wapsite and per click would give his account $0.02 cents. Not much but hey it's worth it.

We haev also joined A.W.Surveys, they pay around $4 to $6 per website review. So far, we have already collected $33 from it. And now, I'm planning to join sites that are willing to pay me for blogging about products that want to be advertised. I've tried to join Paying Post since I saw the GirlTalkers talking about it on the forum. I hope I get assignments soon. ♥

And my boyfriend and I decided (again) that I should be putting more informational stuff here in my blog and I want it to be about food. Why? Because both of us love food.

A Day Full Of Surprises, Both Good and Bad

2008-11-26T09:02:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was just full of surprises. I had one class that day, which was FCL 2: A Man of God. (Kinda like a Religion subject, but in an open-minded kind of way... I think what I said contradicts each other lol xD ). And we were like 27 students, some were probably late or absent that time. And yesterday, what do you know, they decided to dissolve the class. The reason: because we a class needs to have at least 35 students to be accepted as a class.

A few days before that, my friend Ice was given permission by our school dean to transfer to our Philippine History with Politics and Governance Class (her reason being that she loathes the professor in her previous class and failed her last semester under the same subject) even though the week for adding/dropping subjects was already gone. And because if that, she needed to have her registration form re-printed with a new list of her classes.

That's when we were told that FCL 2 was already dissolved, which struck us completely. Ana, Ice and I have these dumbfounded looks on our faces. "How could they dissolve our class? We had a meeting last week. It was even inside the chapel because there were no rooms available during that time."

And so, to finally end our endless thoughts and debate, we went to the Computer Science Building where we talked to someone to confirm if our class really was dissolved. Much to our irritation and dismay, the class (according to their database) really was already dissolved a day after we had our first meeting for the subject. Take note that the woman we were talking to talked back to us in a non-professional and rude way. It was like attending to a students' queries or concerns was a pain in her f*ck*n* a** and rudely told us to go to teh Arts and Sciences building because she has had enough of pointing out the fact that we no longer have an FCL 2 class.

So we stomped our pretty little feet outside their office, walked out of their building and proceeded to the CAS office to be really sure. And guess what? The HEad of the FCL Department said that he has not, I repeat, HE HAS NOT submitted our class as one of the dissolved classes. In any case, this made us even angrier. "How could this school funstion properly if their files and their database don't have the same information?!" Ana even had a chance to talk to the professor of our class and he told her that the class is not dissolved.

However, we were assured by the Head of the FCL Department that whatever the result of this mess would be, he would notify us immediately and told us to just attend the next FCL 2 class we have.

So yesterday when we heard the news from our professor that the class really was dissolved, I was pissed. I am intending to graduate by 2011 (unfortunately, as much as I want to graduate by the year 2010, I won't be able to. Even if I take advance subjects. The nearest year I'd be able to graduate really is 2011 without leaving any more subjects behind.) And I intend to pass every semester without leaving any god damn subject behind.

Ana, Ice and I were talking about other options (of whether we can take other subjects or we can find a way to squeeze in to other FCL 2 subjects that were already full inside the campus). It was then Ana received a text message from one of our classmates in that subject and we met them in the Engineering building. The guy who talked to us said he managed to talk to someone (I don't know if it was a professor a head of a department; I was still too pissed off and annoyed to care) and told us that our class was given another option:

In order for our class to be accepted, we need to fill in the four missing students our class needs (the last official count they had was 31 students in our class). And for that, each of us will pay P250. I know you'll be saying like, "Rio is being an overly dramatic and being very cheap!" But I was really on the verge of strangling someone. Their option is STUPID and downright UNFAIR. Why the hell should we pay P250 for ghost students. Does missing four students in a class make any difference to a class of 35 students?

THEY ARE PLAYING WITH US, those filthy money-worshipping school administration people. It's just not right. I mean P250 is already my allowance for two school days. I'm not just going to give that big amount away. My friends and I were debating (and Ice's boyfriend took a step back and walked away while shouting, "Mass Comm nga kayo! Alis muna ako!")

We're waiting for Friday to come so that we will be informed if we really do need to pay. If that's the case, we will head to Ma'am Weng Morta to help us out and plead that she allows us to take the FCL 2 subject being taken by the Mass Comm students, no matter how full it was.

When night time came and dad came home after meeting with his old friends and schoolmates from San Beda, he peeked inside my bedroom and told me to check out my Multiply site. Apparently their headwriter stumbled upon my blog and read my post about the Living Asia Channel and was gave me a good review about it. And it really was a big thing to me because Ate Rosel managed to find my blog. Weird, ain't it? But still, I was glad something good managed to happen yesterday.

Back to School

2008-11-12T07:59:00.000-08:00

For the University of Perpetual Help students, this week is the start of the second semester. Unfortunately, instead of taking up 8 subjects, I was forced to only take 7. I had to drop my Rizal subject because the previous one I took was already closed by the time I had my subjects assessed. And there were no other colleges who had an open Rizal subject. If I keep ending up taking less than 8 subjects per semester, it makes me wonder if I'll be able to graduate by 2012.

The days before had been really a hard time for you. I can't post the details because I fear that my dad and sister might read my blog. But yesterday finally made me realize how lucky I am and that I should always be cautious of every thing I do. I am held responsible for all my acts and my being irresponsible in life will only end hurting the ones I love.

It was because of that recent incident that happened to me, it gave me a sort of inspiration. And so, just last night, I decided that I will join an essay contest. If ever, I win, I'll tell the details about the incident.

So before I go to school after lunch, I should start on that essay straight away. ♥

Sembreak almost over

2008-10-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

So I've been running around the house looking for the books I used to love so that I could sell them. I found seven of them out of the thousands here in the house.

In the meantime while I still have a couple more sayd to enjoy my sembreak, I've been coming up with plans to earn a bit of money (including the book sale) but most of them would just turn out to be a flop. I might look for a part-time job seeing that my college sched isn't tight. I can work during Tuesdays and Fridays, as well as Saturdays. So hopefully, I'll be able to look for a part-time job.

I'm so looking forward to spening some fun time with my girlfriends on the 27th. I miss them so much! By the time sembreak is done, who knows if we'll even have time to spend together. We're planning to go to Boracay this coming summer, hopefully I have enough funds to come with them. ♥

Books for sale!

2008-10-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

BOOKS FOR SALE ! ! !

I'm selling seven (7) books for really cheap prices. They are all pre-loved but since I need money, I need to sell them. If any of you out there are book lovers, please buy one (if not all haha). If you want to get the summary of the novel (if you want to know what kind of novel it is, send me an e-mail.)

Pictures: http://pamirini.multiply.com

» Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling(paperback) P150

» Babysitters Little Sister: (#51) Karen's Big Top by Ann M. Martin P50

» Nancy Drew: (#24) The Clue in the Old Album by Carolyn Keene P125

» Gossip Girl: Because I'm Worth It by Cecily Von Ziegesar P150

» Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (hardbound)P400

» The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah P200

2008-10-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

My bf told me yesterday that he has decided to stop studying for this sem. He will be looking for a job. When I asked him why, he said he wanted to experience how hard it was to earn money. After what has happened to him recently at school and knowing how he wanted to spare another drama talk with his mom, I believe it was a very mature decision from him. It would really help out his family and because of that, I will support him all the way. Just like what he did when it was I who stopped studying and had to look for a job.

His decision made me also think of ways to earn a bit of cash. I've lurked around forums, joined online contests of some magazines' websites, and lurked around some more. I'm planning to sell some of the books here in our house (and the ones left in my grandma's house) so that I could at least earn a little bit of cash. I'm even planning to include the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix book. It was a hard decision for me since it was a gift given to me by my former work colleague. I just hope my dad and brother approve of it. They're the ultimate book lovers here in our house.

Wish me luck. ♥

A couple more weeks before vacation is over.

2008-10-23T12:52:00.000-07:00

The second semester is just right around the corner. Ana and I decided we should go ahead and get our subjects and have them assessed so that by the 27th we would be able to pay. I listed a total of 8 subjects and they are as follows:

Advertising: Principles and Practices
The Perpetualite: A Man of God
The Perpetualite: The Filipino Christian Leader
World Literature
Arts Appreciation
Intro to Mass Communication
Philippine History with Politics and Governance
Life and Works of Rizal

And now, I'm just worrying about the payment. My total amount due for this semester is P27, 720. Plus I'd be with Psychology students and Business Ad students in some of the subjects. I'm very much concerned of being alone because I usually end up being shy. And when I become shy, I tend to be misunderstood and become a snob. If they think I'm a snob I won't have anyone to accompany me inside the class. xD Huhu

But anyway, I hope this semester will be a great semester. ♥

I passed!

2008-10-20T13:20:00.000-07:00

It was only a few minutes ago that I discovered that my university's website is up and running and I was able to view my grades. I passed all the six subjects I took and I got a flat 1.00 in one of my subjects! I'm so happy. Although I expected a higher grade for my other subjects, still I'm happy that I passed all of them.

English Basic Grammar: 2.00
FCL: 2.25
Basic Statistics: 2.50
Broadcasting: Principles and Practices: 1.00
Environmental Science: 2.75
Logic: 2.25

Now I'm just waiting for the website to show me my boyfriend's grade. But he won't give me his student ID number. T___T

What happens when you realize what you have right now is something that satisfies you?

2008-10-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've realized that most of the things I have are things that I'm very satisfied with. My relationship with Chester is going so well, taht we practically consider ourselves married already. I'm happy where I'm currently studying. I'm happy with the grades I got during the exams. I'm glad our family gets to eat three times a day (excluding merienda).

It's just that everything around us has been going nuts and it's like everyone's feeling depressed and poorer than they were before. I believe we should just do what we can to make our lives stable. I also believe that the best way to avoid the depression and the negative effect of what is happening around us is to be satisfied of what we have. The earlier we accept that fact, we lighten up the load we are carrying on our shoulders and we learn to smile again.

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Chester recently just got a new haircut. He finally decided to ditch his old haircut which he really liked a lot. (It looked good on him.) Although I'm still adjusting to the fact he changed his hair, I really like it! The basis of one's relationship isn't based on hairdo anyways so even if he had decided to go bald and if it won't suit him, he'll still be my Chester. ♥

Week 2 of our sembreak has been... well boring. I get to sit down in front of the PC for like... half a day only to shut it down when it's time to eat or take a bath.

So currently, I'm watching La Corda D'Oro. It's a beautiful anime series (if you are into classical music) and the way the characters were drawn are really great.

Kahoko Hino is a student at a Seisou Academy, one with an ordinary life. One day, Lili - the mischievous musical fairy who had blessed the original founder of the school - finds Kahoko running late to class. Delighted that she is able to see him, Lili grants Kahoko a magical violin, and a place in the school's annual musical competition, which many students in the music department vie to partake in.

Kahoko refuses, only to be pressed on by the fairy, who constantly nags her until she finally gives way to his pleads. She reluctantly accepts the instrument. As she practices her pieces, Kahoko is amazed that she can play any piece on the violin as long as she knows the tune and plays it with her heart.

Source: Wikipedia

And besides that, I stumbled upon Make Me Babies, a website that merges your picture with another person's picture (be it a celebrity, friend or your loved one). And when I saw the end result, it made me giggle. I chose both options of what our baby would look like if it was a boy or girl. They were cute! xD Although I'm wondering why they're fair. They should be just kayumanggi.

Unfortunately, I don't know why the pictures didn't really match our faces. Except for the eyes. Try it too!

S E M B R E A K ! !

2008-10-15T08:45:00.000-07:00

Woohoo! It's sembreak! My girlfriends and I have been wanting to get together and have fun without having to spend to much money on food, gas, and for the place.

We've considered going to the following places:

Star City
Snow World
Enchanted Kingdom
Go swimming somewhere

And after an hour of text messages, we decided to just settle and choose one option: ATC. It's near our houses, it saves up money (no need to worry about gas and fee for using the place). Plus we get to enjoy the time together.

For the bad news, I wasn't able to take my Environmental Science exam last week because I don't have my permit back then. So I was forced to take a special exam which will be on Friday, October 17. Ugh. So anyway, wish me luck I hope I pass the exam.

But for all the subjects I took last semester (well, except Logic. My prof won't give me my preliminary and midterm grades so how am I supposed to know if I passed his subject or not?!), I know I've done well. This next semester I'll be taking up 8 subjects (none of which is Math! Y-E-A-H!) and four of them are major subjects. I just hope I'll be able to do well in those subjects just like how I did well in my subject with Prof. Alva. (I so want him to be our professor again. He's such a good man.)

Although I'm not posting here every now and then, I'll make sure to post important and fun things happening in my life.

Let not the financial crisis depress you.

My pockets and wallets are filled with flies.

2008-08-21T22:28:00.000-07:00

A week ago up till now money has been slipping from my fingertips. And it's just annoying that ever since high school I have a habit of spending what little money I have out of impulse. It's like it's already in my system. It's hard for me not to splurge it on food.

But not anymore. By next week I need to start saving up.. to splurge on more important things.Ha ha. I mean, Christmas is just around the corner. The -ber months are just a few nights away.

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Next week is Midterms week! I need to catch up and get a really good/high grade in both Statistic and Environmental Science. I know my strength lies in Communications/English but when it comes to anything related to Science/Math, I suck (even when I try my hardest). SO cross your fingers for me people and pray that I survive this semester without flunking any subjects. ♥

What Happened to the Variety Show? WTF?! Midterms is coming up!

2008-08-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

The class of Broadcasting: Principles and Practices under Sir Alva has survived a rough 1-hour during our variety show. Of course, it was a flop. We had lots of fun just running around making a mess of ourselves. Our professor pointed out our mistakes (lots of them) and it was very obvious that we weren't able to do a general rehearsal so the hosts weren't able to perform 100%. Yep, it was flop. But then again our professor said that he will give us a high grade due to our effort and the fact that we enjoyed the production.

So right now, I'm preparing myself for midterms since I have a lot of catching up to do.

And I want more anime episodes to watch D'=

Currently watching: Zombie Loan and Itazura na Kiss (I think this is somehow like It Started With A Kiss Taiwan Version Live)

2008-08-02T18:30:00.000-07:00

If anyone's interested to be a host for Gone for the Weekend (a show in Living Asia Channel), let me know. ^^

Gone for the Weekend is where LAC (Living Asia Channel) takes you on an all expense paid trip anywhere in the Philippines and you get a chance to be the host (together with a friend or a loved one). If I actually have the guts to be the host, I would have begged my dad to put me in the show! Although this is an all expense paid trip, you will not be paid for your "hosting work". You'll be doing it for free. But just think of it: LAC pays for the trip anywhere!

LAC is always interested to review other "possible candidates" for show's new production.

I really do think LAC deserves a lot more fans. Their shows are great and I know that it's a fun working place (Dad always says so). It's too bad that most of the staff thinks that LAC will just be around for another three years because of lack of funding. Show your support and watch LAC. LAC's shows are just as great as the shows in Discovery Travel and Living. We don't want them to close down, do we?

A new episode of Gone for the Weekend is in the works, this time featuring 2008 Mutya ng Palawan Cresta Medez and first runner-up Cindy Maddema. Location is Dos Palmas Island Resort in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines. (above image)

You could check out Living Asia Channel's official website or check out their blog.

Variety Show

2008-07-30T15:03:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, our professor in our Broadcasting Class told us to make a variety show. And after much debate with our professor, the whole class will work as one group and will make a variety show that will last for an hour.

Some of them told me that I should be the director (I really declined because I know I'm not really good at it). I did warn them that If I think I'm not doing anything good for the group as the director, I'll tell them.

So now, I've been sending text messages and praying to God that by August 9, we'll be able to perform with 100% excellence. I feel that majority of he responsibility rests on my shoulders and that it's up to me to bring the group together, no matter how much cellphone load I have to pay.

I am trying my best and enjoying it so far. The pressure is rising every minute of the day. I'm nervous whenever I think of the day of our show.

I hope it all goes well. ♥

Yay! Prelims over!

2008-07-21T17:24:00.000-07:00

Waaah... super late post! xD Good news is our PC is finally fixed and repaired and I'm ready to continue my weird hobby of drawing anime and watching anime.

What's new? You should've noticed it by now! The layout. I had to change it because Chester's been bugging me to change it because he can't read my blog on his mobile web browser. (Opera Mini Mod. I don't know which version he's using. He has to many. Lol.)

Last week was just full of headaches. I had to study at the last minute because I was either too sleepy or I was too busy doing something else. But I'm glad it's finally over. And I think I passed most of them. I'm not sure, but I hope so. >w<;;

Last Sunday I gave Chester a pair of slipper-sandals. There wasn't any occassion but since I did promise myself that I'll give him a new pair of slippers, I bought him one. His reaction was simply adorable! (I know you're reading this hon ♥) He reminded me of a little kid who's too shy to take his gift. Aww. I love you baby.

So right now I am catching up on anime series (Daa! Daa! Daa! and Katekyo Hitman Reborn) I've been craving to watch since the PC had its weird sickness.

I promise I'll try to post here once a day... if not, once a week! Ja ne!

White Rock and Pangasinan!

2008-04-24T15:24:00.000-07:00

The other night Dad told us that we can go and tag along with him and his officemates to White Rock, Zambales! Can you tell I'm excited? Now all I need is a new bikini (kapal mukha bikini xD ) and... lose my flabs? T___T;;

And I think late April or early May our family together with Mommy Pacing will be going to Manaoag, Pangasinan. I'm planning to bring along Chester. But he'll only come if he has enough money. >w<

Let's see. What else is making me all excited? Ah yes! By June (for sure this time) I am seriously going back to college! After almost 3 years, yay! I just hope I won't embarass myself. I just think being 21 and going back to college as a second year is weird. For me anyways. But never mind that. I jst have to think that this is the last opportunity to finish my studies. Who cares if I'm a bazillion years old anyway?

Besides Gaia Online, I've found a new avatar forum I'll hang out from now on: Roliana! I think it's a cute place. Plus I already have an avatar I want there.

Time for me to go and have merienda. Plus finish pending art commissions! Oops. I need to go. Ja!

Coming back to School?

2008-04-20T21:57:00.000-07:00

Like the new blog layout? I do. ♥

Summer's been so hot. And I've been dying to take a dip in a pool or visit the beach. But I don't think that's gonna happen any time soon. Oh well.

My friend Ishka told me they're currently looking a copywriter. I said I'm interested but I'm not really sure what a copwriter does. x__x;; But I did ask for other open jobs in her family's company.

I think I'll be able to study again. For sure this time.

It's either MAPUA or University of Perpetual Help Dalta Syster where my bf is studying. Course: Multimedia arts or continue my Journalism/Mass Communications course.

My bf said I'm acting like an emo. Because I've been crying over stuff I shouldn't cry about. And I owe him so much for making me smile again. ♥

Prom Nightmare

2008-02-28T22:32:00.000-08:00

The month of February has always been associated with high school proms. My cousin who's in 3rd year right now is probably having a blast with their prom by now which is set by the way in Bellevue, Alabang. Lucky them. When I was in fourth year our prom was only held at the Girls' Quad which has limited space and the place doesn't really give a sense of importance for the most awaited event in high school' students life (generally speaking).

And in light to the prom topic, I would like to tell you that my first and last prom was a real nightmare. Thinking of it right now makes me laugh. But way back then, I felt so humiliated I wanted to crawl under a rock and die there.

I feel really bad that my prom night wasn't something worth treasuring and remembering. You see, during that last year in high school I really liked this guy (I don't really think I'd say I love him because the term for love for me back then is way different than what love for me is now). We were an item and a month before prom, he stopped talking to me. Seriously. Nope, he didn't even try and send me a text message. So I was being very very optimistic that by February comes, he and I will be okay again. Because we didn't actually break up. He just suddenly decided he wasn't going to speak to me anymore.

So the month of love comes, every high school student in our batch is all giddy and excited for the upcoming prom. And the awaited night came. And I felt really pretty in the gown I wore. Next thing I knew, here comes the jerk... i mean, the guy with a beautiful bouquet of red roses in his arms. I was like, "Oh my god... i'm gonna get those roses!" I was like almost gushing and squealing at the same time. Even my friends were as excited as I was because finally it seems that we are gonna be okay.

Prom started, everybody is in the middle of the quad dancing their hearts out to the beat. Soon, slow music filled the air and all theses couples started their way to the middle of the dance floor. During this time I was with a friend and we were sitting down (just finished dancing with a male friend of ours) and I was waiting for the god damn bouquet to be brought to me.

So I was sitting there, smiling freakishly as this guy held the roses in his hand and started walking to the dance floor. What the hell?! I wasn't at the dance floor. And I was still smiling as he gave the bouquet of roses to this other girl, saw her blush and smile and say her thanks. It would've been okay, actually. I would've casually walked somewhere quiet and then after restraining myself not to jump on the guy and pull all his hair out and then resume having a happy time with my friends.

But no... tsk tsk... everybody knew that we were an item . And so once he gave the roses to somebody else, everyone's eyes were on me. Even my sister was looking at me like I'm helpless. I cried that night, made my mascara run a bit and cried some more. I cried mostly because of the humiliation that the guy caused me. It was so embarrassing believe me.

Not exactly the picture perfect prom I hoped for ever since I stepped into high school. Oh well. To those who will still be celebrating their prom, enjoy it with your friends. After all, it's just this one-time experience. Might as well make the best of it.

♥♥♥

Hope hurts

2008-02-11T14:38:00.000-08:00

Earlier this week it seems that my body really can't adjust to my graveyard shift and I really felt sick. Like fatigue, cough, cold and sore throat all rolled into one. I've been advised to take a rest for a week so that I'll feel better. I was also told that if this kind of job just makes me sick, I might as well resign. Plus the fact that my team's statistics is being dragged down due to my absences. I admit the large pay really is nice but the fatigue/grave yard shift for 5 days a week plus the overtime of 1-2 hours per night is just killing me. They'll probably offer me a part time job but it's in Marikina! It's too damn far from my current call center. At best, I need to find a part time job just near in Alabang.

Anyways, the thought of going back to college again is haunting me. Seriously, like I even thought that I'm gonna take up an in-demand course thingy to please my parents. I'm not even gonna think of taking up the real course I like because in the end, it won't make much money. But yeah, who cares? I mean I know I wouldn't be going back to school in 2-3 years, maybe more... Maybe I really wouldn't even get the chance to study again. It's just that the hope of being able to study again keeps appearing and I end up being too optimistic. I will hear promises again that I will be studying again but in the end, I just keep hurting myself by being hopeful. Even with my current job, even if I was healthy today, I wouldn't be able to save up because there's just too many financial issues at home that needs to be taken cared of. In reality, I really don't think I'll be studying again. And it hurts.

Sometimes I wish I could just run away, be someone with a different life. Suicide even seemed inviting. I want to escape my life right now. I hate being hopeful and end up getting nothing. I give up.

Finally... it's the Weekend!

2008-01-21T10:40:00.000-08:00

Yeah, unfortunately due to my excessive love of sleep and balancing my time doing the stuff I like, I now find it hard to spare time to write here in my blog. But thankfully, I had time for it today!

This week from Tuesday up till Friday, we will be working for 10 hours. Holy ****! By the time the day ends, I'll be so exhausted and by the time I get home I'll fall asleep as soon as I lay on the bed. And by the time I'll wake up, I'm off to work again.

Now I realized I can't have a work that is a night shift. I'm getting coughs and colds frequently now, my body is almost always tired from fatigue and I miss the fun I had during the day (because right now all I do during the whole day is sleep). So what I'm planning is that I'm gonna look for an Australian account which has a morning shift as a part-time worker. Though I'm not really sure if they're keen in accepting me since if I resign now, that would mean I'll only have 3 months worth of experience to brag about. And from what I've been hearing, if your call center experience is 5 months or less, don't even think of putting it in your resume. Taboo?

But yeah, I don't think I can handle the night shift anymore. But from the looks of it, it seems that I need to be a regular employee first before I resign from the company.

But yeah, enough about that. Since it's free time for me today I'm gonna watch Futakoi, a story revolving around a boy and being surrounded by twin girls who are fighting for his love. Lol! ANd the characters are cute!

So goodbye for now, and hopefully I'll be able to post here by the next weekend. <33

I'm Alive

2007-12-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

Days of hard work made my throat dry and icky, gave me back aches and made me lost a bit of weight but I'm still managing to survive.

And omg I bought a new cellphone! With my own money! It's such a nice feeling! I'll treasure it forever lol. Because it's my first time since cellphones became popular to have a colored mms/gprs enabled phone. I bought a Motorola SLVR L72 in SM Southmall just this Sunday and I'm really thrilled. A few hours earlier I already filled it up with MP3. Bwahaha.

Christmas is just around the corner and sad news is, I'll be working on the eve of Christmas. It'll be my first time celebrating Christmas outside of our house without celebrating and eating Noche Buena with my family and smelling the hot choco during midnight. Oh well...

Anyways, Merry Christmas guys.

Toxic

2007-11-16T10:49:00.000-08:00

Oh my freakin' gawd! Half a month has passed since I last updated this blog.

A lot of things happened. Batch 13 of ICT passed except for one unfortunately. Rain we do miss you already! And unfortunately (we did see it coming) we were all spread out to different teams. Not that it's a bad thing but I loved Batch 13 as a whole. It would've been fun to continue our fun times just like our 4 weeks training. It's my second day as a certified employee and god damn. @______@ The account for me is really toxic. Yeah... I'm not sure if I can stay there for long but I'll try to stay up until February hopefully. I just need to save up money and stuff...

I miss my bf. I miss sleeping at night. I miss my pillows. I miss sitting with my spine nicely placed on the chair's back. I miss sitting in front of the pc doing editing, surfing the net, drawing anime, etc. I miss a lot of things. ^^;;

Yeah it's proven that call centers do have nice pays. But it's really hard. You don't just sit there and please the customers at the end of the line with your pleasant voice. It's like 1000x more than that.

I'm like super tired right now.

Another good news is that I've received my second salary and (bad news) I have to file for a dispute because on our payslip it lacks 20 hours of training. And I need to open a bank account so I can save up! That's why I went out and applied for this job so that I could save up. Lol hehe

Time for me to get some shut eye. Tata

Got sick.

2007-10-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

Ugh.

I was really sick yesterday and now, although I feel slightly better, my nose is blocked with **** and my throat hurts and my body aches and the day I had to be absent from training was the day Z (our trainer) discussed the hardest part of our account. And I missed it! Argh!

Good news is Chester and I saw each other last Sunday and I got my ATM card already and tomorrow's payday. Most of it wil probably got to my sister's enrollment. Ah well, there's still the next payday...

I'm tired and I wanna read a couple of pages or more of Goong, a Korean manwha (?).

Ttyl.

It's the Weekend!

2007-10-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

Yay!

It's the weekend! And I can finally sleep all day long! Well actually I can't because I have to do video editing work and I have a date on Sunday xD Lol. But it's okay. Not that I'm complaining.

Oh yesterday I was so nervous of boarding the MRT because of the recent news, you know, the one about Glorietta. But fortunately nothing happened and I'm back home safe and sound.

I'm craving for... sleep. I want to draw characters that I've been thinking of for the past couple of days. I want to write a story line for them. I want to pass the freaking training and examination! @_______@ We had an exam yesterday night and I was like... "Damn... I forgot what was just discussed a minute ago /sob*

Oh well, I did my best. I was one of the few people left in the room still staring at the exam papers. I'll remind myself to listen intently to our trainer and really keep my focus on it. I want to get the job already! D<

Chyeah, gotta go now. I still want a lot of stuff to do before the weekend flies by.

Blast hits Glorietta

2007-10-19T16:20:00.000-07:00

Source: ABS-CBN Interactive as of 4:01 PM

(6th UPDATE) Five killed, at least 40 hurt in Makati mall blast

Five people were killed while over 40 others were injured after an explosion ripped through a mall in Makati City Friday afternoon.

A report by ABS-CBN Correspondent Charo Logarta identified the four victims as Liza Enriquez, Janine Marcos, Jose Allen de Jesus and Lester Peregrina. Police authorities have yet to establish the identity of the fifth victim after the body was decapitated.

Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay said he has received reports of at least 40 to 45 people injured in the explosion in Glorietta mall. The Makati Medical Center said 42 people were rushed to hospital for treatment. Majority of the victims were children, a radio dzMM report said.

The National Capital Region Police Office was placed on red alert after the explosion in Glorietta 2 ground level at 1:30 p.m. Authorities said the blast originated at the Peking Garden Restaurant or the Luk Yuen Noodle House.

NCRPO chief Director Geary Barias said he will order more policemen deployed in nearby malls to maintain peace and order.

"We will send policemen to other malls to restore order especially here in Makati and to prevent any untoward incident," Barias told reporters.

Police did not discount the possibility that a bomb was used in the explosion.

Several shoppers said the blast was heard from a nearby baby store in the mall. Liana Navarro, sister of Black and White Movement’s Leah Navarro and who was in the mall with her mother, said several people including children were seen with “obvious injuries.”

The explosion ripped through the roof of the mall and damaged nearby shops. Debris from the blast were scattered on the streets.

Another witness, Arel Vertucio, said the explosion was so strong that it was felt up to the third level of the mall. Vertucio said he saw some people lying on the ground.

Eyewitness Icy Marinas was only 15 meters away from the Glorietta explosion when it occurred. She said the blast felt like an "intense earthquake."

She said she saw a pregnant woman crying after the blast while other women started rushing out of the mall with their families. She added that she saw "three bloodied men" near the blast site while the security guards just stood around with no reaction.

Investigators have cordoned off the area as rescuers rushed to the injured victims.

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My mom woke me up at around 3 p.m. to tell me that there was an explosion in Glorietta and a bunch of people were injured. The first thought came to my mind that it was a terrorist attack and that there's a possibility that there would be another explosion. What if it's the MRT? And I was on it?

Honestly speaking, I'm scared right now. I'll make sure I bring a rosary and Dad's St. Benedict but even then, my fear would still be there.

I told my mom I don't want to die yet if it happens to MRT. She told me, "WHy would you be scared? If it's your time, it's your time." That answer kinda like made me die a little inside. If something were to happen to me today, would she be thinking like that? Would anyone not question my death? I'm young, still spirited. I don't wanna die yet. I want to do more. So much more. I want to be able to help my family till the very end. I don't want my life to just end in a blink of an eye. At least not yet.

I don't want my time to come yet,

List

2007-10-16T14:16:00.000-07:00

I'm still sleepy, I slept at around 7 in the morning and my little sister woke me up to have lunch. So i have slept barely for around 5 hours! @___@ so yeah, I'm gonna sleep againor else I'll drop dead during our training. But before that, for some reason lol, I want to have a list of anime series/manga/movie that I have watched, even if i haven't finished watching some of them. xD

In random order of course:

1. Ouran High School Host Club
2. Bleach
3. Inuyasha
4. Digimon 01
5. Digimon 02
6. Sailormoon
7. Saber Marionette X
8. Saber Marionette J
9. Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
10. Fruits Basket
11. Rurouni Kenshin
12. Angelic Layer
13. Chobits
14. Eden's Bowy
15. Air Gear
16. Akazukin ChaCha
17. Gundam Wing
18. Gundam Seed
19. Gundam Seed Destiny
20. Shakugan no Shana
21. Cyber Team in Akihabara
22. Fushigi Yuugi
23. Pretear
24. Ayashi no Ceres
25. Boys Be
26. Cardcaptor Sakura
27. You're Under Arrest
28. Cooking Master Boy
29. Daa! Daa! Daa!
30. dot Hack sign
31. DUAL World Parallel Adventure (?) I forgot the exact title
32. El Hazard
33. Gate Keepers
34. Getbackers
35. Grander Musashi
36. Groove Adventure Rave
37. Magic Knight Rayearth
38. Neon Genesis Evangelion
39. Flame of Recca / Recca no Honou
40. Shaman King
41. Vandread
42. Weiss Kreuss
43. Naruto
44. Yu Yu Hakusho
45. Slam Dunk
46. KareKano (His and Her Circumstances)
47. One Piece
48. Gensomaden Saiyuki
49. Hunter X Hunter
50. Ranma 1/2
51. Lupin III
52. Cowboy Bebop
53. Galaxy Angels
54. The Twelve Kingdoms
55. Sakura Taisen
56. Yu-Gi-Oh!
57. Pokemon
58. DN Angel
59. Love Hina
60. Elfen Leid
61. Tenchi Muyo
62. Tokyo Underground
63. Wolf's Rain
64. D-Gray Man
65. Spirited Away
66. Hana Yori Dango
67. Nadia - Secret of the Blue Water
68. Miracle Girls
69. Basilisk
70. Prince of Tennis
71. Cooking Master Boy
72. Sweet Tales of Saint Tail
73. Gakauen Alice
74. Ah My Goddess!
75. Yakitate Japan
76. Full Metal Panic

O____O Oh wow... I've watched a lot. xD *crawls back to bed*

First Week of Training

2007-10-12T15:00:00.001-07:00

Hey there!

I survived my first week of training, which was basically just polishing our English. You know, the way we contruct sentences and the way we speak. Our trainer was Don Dizon and he was a really nice trainer. He did his job well and we actually enjoyed it. Although he does have a tendency of scaring his trainess and telling them 2 will only pass out of 20 people. It scared me actually.

But yeah, good news is we all passed the English assessment and so later on we'll be having our first day of Product training. I'm really hoping that our trainer would be as nice as Don.

Oooh and I am so looking forward to having my own PC and playing online games. Right now, I've got my eyes hooked on Trickster Online! The characters are so cute. Look at them and be awed by their cuteness!

Pre-Employment Medical Check-up

2007-10-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

Currently listening to: Rihanna ft. Neyo - Hate that I love You

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Oh my god. So yesterday I was in BioMedix to take my medical exam as required or else I won't be employed. I'm actually happy that I saw Mai and Rose there (two ICT trainees as well) We were so loud and we're laughing so hard that I actually didn't mind waiting for a couple of hours there. In the end we were laughing because we were asked to spread our legs and buttcheeks. homg two of us never experienced the medical check up yet so we were laughing since w ewere quite embarassed. lol. but it was fun.

A couple of hours from now I'll be going in ICT ortigas again and we'll be having our orientation before the start of the training, which would be on Monday Oct.8.

Anyways, gotta go now. I hope I didn't scar with the though of spreading your legs and buttcheeks. I apologize. xD

Signing

2007-10-01T20:46:00.000-07:00

I'm hired now and I'm gonna be signing a contract for ICT Group in Ortigas.

I'm like.. nervous and excited and giddy about it. lol. But I'm happy, because finally I won't feel like I'm such a burden to my parents and that I'll be finally earning not just for myself but for my family as well. My dad even told me that we should save up for a laptop. xD I'm planning to buy something for myself first and then every month I'll be paying the electricity bills.

So yeah, I want to buy a cellphone. Coz I don't have my own for the past 3-5 years and the one I'm using is not mine, it's Chester's xD He's kind enough and gave me his old cellphone so I'll have something to use.

And I want to buy a tablet T______T and practice my drawing skills some more (do i even have one?! D< )

A bunch of gifts for Christmas (No, it's not waaay to early to plan for Christmas.)

I dunno what else to buy xD Well, besides that, I'll save the extra money for college and family stuff.

Oh this day was tiresome btw. Mom, Mia and I were up early in the morning so that we could get the requirements needed to I could sign the ocntract. (SSS, TIN, NBI clearance, birth certificate, transcript) But it was fun in the end.

But I can't help but feel that somehow Chester's sad. I know he's happy that I finally h ave a job but he often tells me he worries about the schedule, about my safety and also with our dates. I wanna hug him now o___O

Oh and one last thing. Adore this drawing I got from Gaiaonline. It's watermarked, so you won't be able to use it xD lol. I'm selfish like that. ^____^ Art by Izumi_k_Rukawa of Gaia Online.

Untitled

2007-09-27T19:33:00.000-07:00

Listening to: Blessed Union of Souls - Standing at the Edge of the Earth
Wants to: eat dinner
Planning to: draw more characters
Currently: missing Chester

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I knew that this moment would come in time
That I'd have to let go and watch you fly
I know you're coming back so why am I dying inside
Are you searching for words that you can't find
Trying to hide your emotions but eyes don't lie
Guess there's no easy way to say goodbye
So I'll be standing at the edge of the earth
Hoping that someday you'll come back again
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth hoping for someday
Don't misunderstand what I'm trying to say
I don't want to let you leave this way
I want you to know that I stand right by your side
And I know this may be
The very last time that we see each other cry
But whatever happens know that I'll....
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth
Hoping that one day you'll come back again
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth hoping that someday
You'll come back to me
I'll be praying for whatever it's worth
Believing that one day you'll come back to me
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth
Hoping for someday
And I know this may be
The very last time that we see each other cry
But whatever happens know that I'll....
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth
Hoping that one day you'll come back again
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth hoping that someday
You'll come back to me
I'll be praying for whatever it's worth
Believing that one day you'll come back to me
I'll be standing at the edge of the earth
Hoping for someday
Waiting for someday Believing in someday
Praying for someday, I'll be....
Longing for someday Clinging to someday
Cherishing someday, I'll be....
Thinking of someday Dreaming of someday
Wishing for someday, I'll be....
Living for someday Counting on someday
Knowing that one day....
I will see you

Job Hunting: The Result

2007-09-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

How should I put this? x3

So a couple of days earlier, I got a call from BigLink saying they received my resume and has scheduled me for an interview at 4 p.m. on September 18, which was yesterday. I was trying hard to to be too excited over it or else I'll end up being nervous during the interview.

SO I got to their location at around 4:05 p.m. and when I reached their office, there wasn't much people around and it was a small office compared to PeopleSupport or Convergys but it loks good and comfortable.

So after I filled up their form, I was whisked away to the interview. Let me tell you that, despited their warm welcome and really pleasant attitude during the interview, I was speechless or stammering most of the time. And I can't keep eye contact for some reason. It wasn't that they weren't good to look at. Maybe it has become a habit that I jus't can't keep eye contact during interviews.

So their last question was, "How much are you expecting as your salary?"

And I was like thinking with my mouth slightly open. I remembered seeing their add that their offer was 1ok-15k. So just to be safe I answered, "10,000 to 12,000 perhaps?"

They said 10k and I was speechless again for the nth time since I stepped into that room. They laughed and repeated their offer again. So I said, "10k is fine." ANd then they laughed again, this time one of them said "Do you know what fine means..." I can't remember exactly what he said but I laughed as well and rephrased my answer. "10k is great."

And then stood up and shook my hand and welcomed me aboard.

Holy shi - ! I got my first job?! They probably noticed my facial reaction and they were laughing again, "You look flustered! Isn't that great? You got into your first interview and got your first job!"

Lol, so anyways I thanked them and went home with my mom who accompanied me to the Miriam House Building because I don't know where it is.

The result: I got a night-shofty job as an outbound agent in BigLink Innovative Solutions.

Outbound? Sales? How the hell am I going to do that? I've never tried selling before! =_____= There's training though. We'll be starting it this Friday and I'm waiting for their call to tell me their schedule.

Keep your fingers crossed, I'm happy my prayers have been answered.

I finally have a job.

Fruits Basket

2007-09-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

T___T

It's such a beautiful manga. I had just finished reading the whole manga and now I'm so in love with it. (I'm obsessed with KyonKyon bwahaha)

I demand you to read it if you haven't yet.

And now, I must look for other manga worth obsessing with. Ouran High School Host Club and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle! <333

You can read free manga online in OneManga.

Job Hunting: The Replies

2007-09-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Alright!

These two people who will be forwarding by resume to the HR of call center companies have replied back, stating they'll be keeping in touch with me.

I'm having goosebumps lol.

One of them, Elmond, e-mailed me back and told me that I should be expecting customer service related questions. (And I need to bring my VCD which has three footages of my favorite video works. Too bad, I would've wanted to add one more in it.)I need to prep up, practice the typing test online and prepare myself (and my English) for interview.

Okie okie okie. G2g now.

Lotsa love for you all! Sorry if this post isn't detailed.

Drama

2007-09-12T07:13:00.000-07:00

This morning actually started out fine. Until mom enters the room and asks if she could borrow P100 so she could buy food. (I get P200 for working as an assistant/web updater in the Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc.) So I told her that my money is with Chester.

And then she exits the rom and barges in again, this time I knew something dramatic was gonna happen. I'm not going to tell all the details but the bottom lime is, she assumed that I was letting Chester keep my money because I don't want to share it with her or with anyone. She even told me that if I would have a job and earn, I wouldn't be giving this family a portion of it.

That really struck my nerve. I have never complained when I let her borrow my money before. Even if she doesn't pay me back. I'm looking for a job so I could save up and (hopefully) eventually study again.

It ended up being really dramatic, which sucks. Mom didn't talk to me and was murmurring things like they're not gonna eat lunch. My youngest sister was crying and wants to come with me and that she's hungry.

It breaks my heart to see Mia cry so I decided to meet up with Chester before he goes to school (gawd, I love him T^T). Just so Mom would stop thinking that I'm a careless selfish bitch.

I came home again a couple of minutes after I left and I hollered at them, saying that they're gonna have lunch. And then mom shouts from the upper floor, "I didn't ask you to buy us lunch." And I was like, "So? I still bought you lunch."

As soon as she was coming down the stairs, I bolted out the door.

When I came back at around 5, it was as if nothing happened.

So now I just wait

2007-09-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

(I'm writing this post in the BOFI office lol)

Alright,I've finally sent my resume to two people who were interested in forwarding my resume (CV) to CC companies. The first one told me that he'll be forwarding my resume to the HR of Teleperformance; the other is a consultant of CCs and she'll be sending my resume to companies who are hiring.

Hmm... I don't want to sound pretty excited over it. What I want to do is to just treat this as some kind of practice so I wouldn't take it too seriously. If I don't get a call, that's fine. If I do get one, I'll be happy.

But before that, I need to do a bit of research about the company/companies and I really need to practice mock interviews (even if it means talking to myself in front of a mirror.) The last time I had a job interview, I wasn't prepared so I was stuttering and my mind suddenly goes blank and I was fidgeting. It was really bad.

So yeah, wish me lotsa luck still. ^__^

Job Hunting

2007-09-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

Yep that's right. I've been scouring the internet for a fitting job.

...Oh what the hell >_> I'm looking for fitting call centers worth applying in. So far, I'm thinking of EPerformax and Sykes. I've been updating my resume and still researching on other call centers.

Since I think I'm not qualified enough (first year undergraduat with no call center experience), I was thinking of attenting call center trainings (I'm current;y looking for free ones) so that I could at least let the companies I'm applying for know that I do want to work there.

Most of the CC companies do require that you're at least a 2nd year undergraduate or if you have finished a short/vocational course. By October, I was told that I'll be taking up a few courses in First Academy. Maybe once I finish those short courses, I'll be qualified enough. What do you think?

Wish me luck. By next week hopefully I have sent out my resume to call center companies. If not, maybe some time after October. ^___^

Yep, I'm keeping a positive and light attitude now. Like Honda Tohru. Lol. xD

It's a sign

2007-09-06T09:17:00.000-07:00

I swear it's a goddamn sign!

While having dinner last night, my dad casually told me that Living Asia has has trouble with finances and that I need to find work. My mom continued, saying that I'll be taking "courses" in First Academy.

I've told God (and Chester) that if soemthing came up on October regarding college and finances, it's a sign: I won't be taking college, at least not any time soon.

I guess I took teh news yesterday night quite well. I finished my dinner and just stayed quiet until I slept. It was hard not to cry but I managed not to. I think I've already let my tears fell out last time when Chester and I had a talk about college and my depression.

For two years now I've been waiting to come back to college. Because I really believe that if one has finished college, one would have a better life. I've been craving for a better life for our family ever since I had to drop out of The Manila Times. I do work as a video editor (with which the payment for all the work I've done is given all to my mom for the family budget) and I don't think it's helping us anymore.

Before I slept, I was thinking that if this is the sign that I have waited for two years (I've waited because I was always told that I'll be coming back to study in college again and I was very very hopeful about it), then... I would have to find a job. Soon.

For a long time now, I've been scared of looking for a job (remember my Call Center moments? Yeah.) Because I know I can't do it yet. And besides, call centers look for undergraduates who have at least reached their 2nd year in college. I had to drop out when the first semester of my second year was about to start. Bad timing, huh? Call centers give a nice amount of payment, but since I don't fit the requirements, I have to look for another kind of job.

So Call Center Agent? Hopeless case for me.

Stripper? Oh please, like I have a killer body worth stripping with. (It's a joke, Stripppers are out of the question.)

Just like in DeviantArt, How about I draw for a couple of bucks (like... P500 per drawing?!) Oh who am I kidding I'm not that good in drawing either.

Web designer? Hell I don't know what to do with it. I only know basics and I have helped in bringing up Bamaboo Organ's website.

How about I work in fastfood chains? The payment wouldn't suffice.

Oh well... whatever happens, happens. I'll be all right. If I end up not posting for 3 months straight, then I have probably commited suicide and died due to deperession. (I'm supposed to say it's a joke... but now, I'm not sure if I'm even joking about it.)

I'm preparing my mind that I won't be able to study again. (Maybe I will study again if I got to save a good amount of money...) I need to find a work that won't suit what I want. I need a job. Any kind of job. I need the money. My family needs the fucking money! And I need to sacrifice! Who cares about what I want. God has already shoved my ass on the streets and is telling me to get a move on.

I shouldn't be treated like a baby anymore. It's time for me to grow up. And from the looks of it, the adult world is one messed up and depressing shit that revolves around lots and lots of moolah.

Can't you tell I'm trying hard not to sound angry & depressed?

The Talk

2007-09-04T13:53:00.000-07:00

Just a few minutes ago, my lola and I had a talk.

Out of my close relatives, it's my grandma that I least want to see hurt. She's old, sensitive, emotionally in pain, but struggling so much to be strong on the outside. And I know, that if she gets hurt, she'll be in so much pain and tears.

Last Sunday, (just like most of the Sundays) I spend the day in Chester's house. We usually hang out there so we can save some money and not end up spending all our moeny out on dates. We buy our food in the shops near their house so it's normal for me to walk on the streets holding his hand in mine.

And then, a relative saw us walking hand in hand when we bought our lunch. So, word flew and reached my grandma and we eneded up talking in the bedroom.

It seems that she's very very uncomfortable with the idea that I go into Chester's house and spend time there with him. And it's because she cares very much about me and don't want me to end up suddenly becoming a mother and making mistakes.

She said she trusts me but she doesn't trust the other people around me. Maybe it's because she sees herself in me.

But anyways, I told her Chester and I just spend our time in their house because it saves us money. She was crying a bit that time. And it made me feel guilty somehow.

So I quickly talked to Chester about it and... we'll probably be spending more time outdorrs now instead of eating food in their kitchen...

From call center moments to depression

2007-08-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

I remember months and months ago when mom finallymade me agree that I'll try and apply in call centers. She's still trying to make apply... but i just stay quiet.

A friend of mine (I dunno if we're still friends... probably not on the same level of friendship we had before) helped me through "tutorials" to help me build up my confidence. It kinda worked, and we had fun. But when the time came for me to apply somewhere near Sm Mall of Asia, I freaked out and backed out.

Why? Because of the last encounters I had in this call center recruiting agency.. or something. I was dressed up, with my leather shoes giving me blisters already, and i was convincing myself really hard to be comfortable and confident during the interview.

I thought I had passed since I was told I will be called soon.

And then (after much waiting, text messages, a misunderstanding between my friend of mine and I, and a damn pricey taxi ride) my friend told me that I wasn't actually accepted. I asked why. He said I wasn't given the written test and that the call center they reffered me to was... well, not going to accept me.

A month or so afterward, after my friend and I finally got into a quarrel with him saying he is so over supporting me in finding a call center job, mom made me agree again to apply in People Suppost with my dad's friend Jo. She was working there at that time and offered to help me through.

(Not exactly the exact convo... just based from my memory.)

Try #1: I'm all dressed up (again) and when the interview came, I failed one question. "Until what year did you finish in college?"

Me: "Second year..." (I am so unsure of my answer because... I don't know what to answer. Basically I was starting second year when our financila problems became worse and I had to drop out.)

Interviewer: "You finished all subjects?"

Me: "AH... no, I had to drop out..."

Interviewer: "Sorry, but we only accept students who reached their second year of college..."

Me: "... Oh but I reached my second year. I can do this job..."

Interviewer: *looks at line of people behind me* I'm sorry. Do return here when you finished your second year."

Me: (Freaking out lol) But you don't get it, I got dropped out of college because of financial problems. That's why I need this job. Because I need the money. (I was about to say something like..."And you're @&^%$ telling me to go back to college first before I apply?! The hell?!)

Of course, she declined and I sauntered away. That was very humiliating. I pleaded! And i think that's one of the no-no's in applying for a job, letting them see you in a freaking and pleading mode.

With all the drama and feet blisters, I am so sure call centers are not the place where I wanna work. I mean, I'm pretty sure it's a wonderful place for other, but not me. I don't think I'll be happy working there.

I think that's teh problem with me. I know our family needs money, I know I should get a job before going back to college. And I know call centers give a huge amount of salary. BUT I STILL WON'T DO IT! Because I know it's not something that'll make me happy.

I feel really bad though. Because here I am at home, doing video work for my parents, not complaining if I don't get paid... and I feel as if I'm not doing something to help them with our financial struggle.

Which leads to me being depressed and feeling inferior, and being hopeless. The one person who seems to understand everything I'm feeling is Chester. I've been pushed a lot of times to find work... but I just can't seem to, especially with call centers.

Maybe I'm just too scared to follow everyone's footsteps and do what they're doing. I want to do what I want to. I want to be working in a place I know would make me happy. And it's the opposite of what mom wants (although don't get me wrong, she's not the too-pushy type of mom, she suggests at some point.. and suggests the same thing a month from now).

When I get back to college, I'm planning on taking Multimedia arts, since I know I have a bit of passion in it. I love to draw and I am creative, compared to the other people in this family lol. And I really want it. And then a couple of days ago, mom suggested that maybe I should try BS English. Because it's what's in demenad in other countries.

Not that it's a bad suggestion but... I just don't want it. Being the coward that I am, I am still mum over her suggestion. And being the good kid I think I am, I am doubting the things I want over the things I'm supposed to choose, because it was told by someone you respect and love.

Either way, I'll feel guilty at some point. And I guess I could only lean on to prayers for help.

Wuzaah~

2007-08-22T17:20:00.000-07:00

I am so loving the weather we've been having for the past few days. Not that I love floods, it's just that I love it when it's raining.

So anyways, October is coming in closer and closer and I'm still not 100% sure if I get to enroll and study again for college.

After months of not being able to talk with her, the fabulous ishbu finally logged on YM! OH MY GOD! You have no idea how much I missed talking to her. Apparently, she never finished college and is now working in her dad's company, which is good.

I'm thinking that if ever I don't get back to college, I'll be working as an editor in Living Asia. Or followwhat everyone's been doing and sign up for a job in a call center.

Well, it's exactly like that: almost everyone's jumping on to the call center business job thingy. Seriously, I think call centers are a good job in a short run. But I don't want to be leaning on it as my job my whole life. I want something creative when I have a job, and I don't think call center would fit my personality well.

Stolen

2007-08-15T16:19:00.000-07:00

A few days ago my mom and I draw a conclusion that the watch given to me as a gift was not lost, but rather stolen.

We've swept and cleaned the house and the rooms but it wasn't there. My mom told me one of our relatives has a history of taking anything and selling it for money and/or drugs. He walks freely inside our house because well, he's still patr of the family and there's still a lil' bit of respect there.

I'm fuming right now. I want my watch back. It's special and it was a gift to me. And there's no way I'm gonna let mom shell out 5,000 to buy me one. It won't be that special anymore.

Gawd, I need some softdrinks to cool myself down. T^T

Rain

2007-08-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

Finally, after weeks of feeling as if was still summer, a bit of rain finally landed here. I was actually scared that the rainy season would pass by without even having at least five to eight storms passing our country.

I favor the rainy season over summer. Summer isn't that much alluring to than that of teh rainy season, as long as I'm not in the middle of a knee-high flood. I just don't like the sun burning on my sticky sin. Rain gives me a soothing kind of relaxation. Just the though of sipping a warm cup of coffee while sitting near the window and watching the rain fall down on the ground just seems so... relaxing and fun at the same time. And the feeling of the cold breeze gently coming in trhough the window and embracing you gets me all warmed up inside and having someone beside you to curl up to. It's sounds corny... yet romantic in some sort of way.

I'll go enjoy the rain now.

The Pain for Beauty

2007-08-06T10:12:00.000-07:00

This weekend, my aunt and I met at SM Bacoor so thjat she could treat me Let's Face It for a facial spa. It only cost around 250, i think. SO it was worth trying at least. And so after wasing my face 3 times, I was pampered with facial massages and a bit of steaming and then the pain began.

The girl who was doing the cleansing must've hated my nose so much because the way she pricked and pinched it with her "tool" hurt. A lot. Although my eyes watered a bit, I didn't cry. However, I did squeezed my hands together so hard and hunched my shoulder to bear the pain. When she stops, I breathe a sigh of relief. It really did hurt.

And when my session ended, I didn't realize my nose was SO red. And i didn't realize that was the reason why people are looking at me in a weird way. Haha. WHen I finally got the chance to see my face and nose in a mirror, I laughed. It looked like my nose was punched a couple of times.

Nevermind the pain. I love how smooth my nose is now! And I should be going back there for a free check up on Wednesday. And they'll be pricking my nose again.

I'll let you know if my nose will suffer again. Tata. ^__^

Procrastination is a disease!

2007-08-01T19:35:00.000-07:00

I'm late in posting xD

So for the past week, I've been delaying...procrastinating on doing my last art commissions in gaia. But even before that I was sick of cough and cold and my head felt like it was being torn in half. I also need to finish doing the album layout of Ate Marianne's wedding. Nine more pages left yay! And I also need to finish my story post in Naruto SR which has taken a long time already and I'm sure Jyin's pretty much gonna kick me when I post it. =____=;;

And yeah, beside all of that, I am currently loving playing with Sims 2. My dad wasn't able to install it and he said Sayang nanaman pera dito eh!. I was really really looking forward to play the game so the next morning I spent time in looking around the internet on how to install the unoriginal game. (Sorry, they bought a pirated one eh, mahal daw original lol)

That's it. Hopefully by my next post I'm done with art comissions, art layout and I've posted in SR xD Ta ta.

Oh gosh...

2007-07-22T23:41:00.000-07:00

Haha. Si ma and dy bought us Sims expansion Packs and we realized it can't be installed sa PC kc wala kaming The SIMS 2. Lol. xD Nainis c dy, akala walang kwenta yung nabil nila na disc. So I asked my friend through YM kung pwede mahiram The SIMS 2 nya.

And yeah, I feel really really bad. I can't totally say all teh details here kc.. But the thing is, I've been part of a "deception". And dy warned mom and I with a laugh that if our Grandma knew what we were exactly doing, she'll hate us.

Huwaaah... ayaw ko nun! @__@ We need to lie a bit because.... we just really don't want to hurt her.

I wanna play Sims nah. x3

Bored of being... bored.

2007-07-19T01:05:00.000-07:00

Kainis Dad removed the file that I was downloading yesterday from the transfer panel in Opera. I was already half way in completing the download and I was downloading it for more than five straight hours... well, possibly more. And now... it's gone. T____T

I was downloading a Ragnarok private server coz I'm really bored and I want tsomething to play. I play Tales of Pirates sometimes but it's not as much as interesting as playing RO. I really miss playing it.

Now I'm wondering what else to download that is interesting. >,>

G2g.

Journey to the World, Part One

2007-07-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, I was part of the usherettes in the Las Piñas Boys Choir's Journey to the World Part 1: Farewell Concert in PhilamLife, Makati. It was a tiring day and the saya we wore that day were really maluwang na. And I was standing most of the time so my feet and legs were really hurting by the time we got back home. =____=

The performance of the LPBC was really superb and they were wonderful on stage. They were fun to watch and listen to. They sang a really good bunch of songs, although I can only recall a few of them. They sang Ina, Kengkoy, Closer You and I, Music of my Soul. Just judging from the claps and the praises the audience has given, the concert was a blast! ^_^

It was titled Farewell Concert because their performances will help them prepare for their coming competition in Greece. They need all the financial and moral support. I've been told that they'll be the only choir from Asia to compete in Europe. They are totally worth supporting. Be proud naman sa kanila! ^__^

Their next performance would take place in SM Mall of Asia on October 13, 2007 at 8 o'clock pm.

Forr inquiries on concert tickets and sponsorship packages, please call the St. Joseph’s Academy at tel no.820-5454 local 121 and look for Zeny/Jan or the Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc at tel. no. 510-383

Quick Trip

2007-07-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

Yay! 3 years and 5 months na po kami ng hon ko ^^ <33

Oh Mom, Mia and I were in SM an hour ago. We were supposedly gonna watch Transformers today but seeing that we don't have enough money, we decided to just go to SM and just.... walk, eat in McDonals and buy Mia a cheap toy with a budget of P500. Hehe but yeah it was okay. The only tiring thing was all the walking and the jeepney ride. I should've died from all the smoke pollution. x___x

Missing the old times

2007-07-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

I don't check my friendster account often anymore. I only do log in there just to take a peek and see if I get any messages, chack who looked at my profile and accept testimonials/comments. Besides doing those thing, I rarely do anything else on Friendster.

I think mostly half of the people in there are strangers to me. But anyway, I was just looking around the Friends' section and I was looking at those familiar. And I cannot believe I'm actually saying this but I miss high school. Minus the whole drama of being a teen, the silly heartaches of young love and the immature decisions I madeit was actually fun. I miss hanging around with my friends. And I will do some namedropping xD I miss the times when Em and I are together during lunch time or when school's finally over. We would be eating to our heart's content and filling our tummies with tokneneng, fishballs and chocolates. I miss being with Julie and Bevs during Antioch and parish meetings. I miss the time when we were shooting 'The Wedding' and doing our English project. I miss the noisy and buzzing classrooms. I miss buying a float with Angel just before Physics class. There are a bunch of good things that happened during HS.

Maybe it was that feeling in general, it was all fun, drama, and it was not as serious as college is.

Don't get me wrong though. I love college. The times I had in MTSJ were really great! I wouldn't be feeling so fab if I've never met Angel, Ishbu, Karen and Reg. College has made me feel a lot more mature and definitely let the real me come out. Yep, if I was the nerdy, quiet, innocent, dainty girl during HS, I came out as the opposite when it came to college. And I think since then I've been the girl who is synonymous with chocolates. o____O;;

And now, I should probably start annoying people and ask for their numbers. Oh wait, I should start doing that right after I get a new phone. In any case, I should annoy mom about it. Ha! ^___^

Naiinis pa din ako dahil nawala ko sim ko! T___T;; /emo

The Dory Syndrome

2007-07-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

Oh crap. D: My mom and I are sharing cellphones for now since I haven't bought a new one yet. And I just learned last night my sim card is lost. I forgot where I placed it. I think I have the "Dory syndrome"; you know the fish with a memory problem in Little Nemo? I seem to forget the little things I do. >___>;; Sayang yung P30 na load dun! As soon as I woke up I was going everywhere around the house with a dustpan on one hand and a broom on the other and started cleaning. It was nowhere to be found T___T;;

Hmm...I've been on DA for a few months now and I often see people doing RL commissions, from $3 to a $35 for really gorgeous art. I was thinking of doing the same too, but unless I can get my art skills to jump from a novice level to an expert I guess I won't be doing anything like that sometime soon.

Gotta go for now. I need to find that sim card. xD

Another Day

2007-07-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

I decided to finally make an online journal, just to make it through boredom and procrastination and net surfing.

Finally, I can go back to college after 2 years of staying put inside the house working as a video editor for weddings, birthdays, celebrations, etc. Hoorah! Lol xD Anyway, I've been told I'll be getting a new phone too since the one I'm using is ancient. Seriously.

And also, Dad is on his 3rd day in Malaysia as part of the crew of Living Asia Channel. He'll be staying there for 11 days. We haven't had any contact from him since he left the airport and I think mom's getting worried, even though she doesn't show it. I do hope he's having fun there.

I'm looking forward to watch Transformers with my Mom and youngest sister, age three. I've been hearing a lot of good reviews for it and I've also seen the trailer. It does look good to watch.

And a shoutout to Chester: I luffles you very much xD Hehe