12 Days of Semester Break

Day ten of my twelve days of semester break and the whole day today was raining, the sky and at the same time, my eyes. I feel so blue today maybe because I can't face the fact that I am so much in love with the person, in which this person cannot love me back (oh no!).

I started my day with a heart-to-heart conversation with my dad regarding their not-so-big-deal tampuhan with mom. He is really pissed off with how mom talks about his cooking and everything that he does to her. My dad used to be so sensitive so somebody should not prank him or tell him some jokes because he is too fast to believe in it. For the whole day yesterday, they did not talk; probably they need it. In the end, they made peace to each other and they brought back to each other's arms.

I went to school today so that I could check all of the projects of my kids and at the same time, to finish all of the tasks I did not do for this vacation. And again, for the second time, I wasn't able to do it because the door of our faculty lounge is locked, for no reason at all. Ate Ella told me that she has a key but only for the door knob. But for the other lock, which is used, she has none. I was really pissed off, super pissed off because how can I do everything of this. I love being crammed, because my brain is totally powered with so many adrenaline that I can finish the task beforehand. Now, I need to go back on Monday (that's the last chance) or else, I'm dead.

I went to the SpEd building to clean my room. My room is in total wreckage and mess because of my students. I cleaned my shelf, my cabinet and the whole room. And then, I remember something, which made me starting to cry. Love life, yes, I need love life. I'm already 24 years old and good thing nobody is pressuring me to have one. But I, myself, pressure myself that I need to have one. I know that the word "need" is not a particular word for love, but I want to have one. I need to be so happy, that's all what I want to happen but no. I am in love with this person but I know this person cannot love me because this person doesn't want this kind of relationship. I don't know if this person is open for this, since this is new to this person. I always cry, buckets of tears literally. I said to myself that I shouldn't think about this person but I can't. I made a realization, but still, this person belongs to my heart. I don't know. I already prayed about this, knowing that it is already done, already finished but still, this person is in my heart. What should I do? I remember my friend told me, "the only thing to replace the last person in your heart is a new and better one!" The thing, where is this "new and better one?"

I want to sleep now to finish everything. I was watching Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited but still, I think about this person. I want to stop this. Please Lord, I want a new one! Please!

Lord, guide my heart to a new and better one. I don't want to fall in love with my "friend!"

Toodles!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day nine of my twelve days of semester break and today is about going to the hospital, and a little bit of tampuhan between my parents.

The whole day today, we spent our glorious day at the national university hospital, which happens to be the Philippine General Hospital. We were there for so many reasons, a follow-up to my mother's doctor about her soon and second attempt of operation. We needed to see the pathologist to borrow some slides from her first operation (well, I'm not sure!) and we need to visit the son of our family friend. He is also like Kuya Bong, a special child but his case is totally different than my brother. While my brother is as peaceful as a dove, our friend's son is a bit hyper. He had an operation in his teeth but because of his hyperactivity, he was needed to undergo further operation, meaning, he was needed to have anesthesia and the operation should be done at the operating room. Today, they only got checked out from PGH.

On our own business, we went to FMAB. It was really a beautiful hospital, imagine inside of the not-so-good-looking PGH (I remember their spooky elevators, murky parking lot, dark hallways and wildlife-style garden), there is FMAB, an only privatized part of the government-owned hospital, just near the main entrance. I don't want to elaborate more about our stay there but my mom needs to be there for some follow-up. We had a little argument because of her changing decisions without asking permission (hehehehe!). She will tell me she wants to go to this place, then just after a while, she wants to go here, and after that, she wants to go there. Grrr! We just went home; I was thinking of going to Mall of Asia, with my Kuya Bong.

Both of my parents are not in speaking terms because of a not-so-big-deal issue regarding the cooking of my dad. My mother uttered some nasty comments about his cooking that made him a bit angry or in our own lingo topak. It was actually yesterday when they started their ceasefire, and until now, they're not having just a bit conversation because my father is still in a bad mood. Poor them!

Anyway, nothing so special had happened today. It is just a matter of staying inside of the hospital and sitting in front of you. I've been doing this for the past nine days and I need to do some of my stuff for school like IEP, progress report, summary and grading sheets, and so much more.

Starting November 8, I am now going back to my department which is SpEd (ayayay!).

Toodles!!!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day eight of my semester break and it is about my first date. It is not about a romantic date, even a group date which can lead to a romantic date, but a brotherly date with my special brother Kuya Bong. He is celebrating his 29th birthday today! So to make this day very special, I let him join me to pray the novena for my love, St. Jude Thaddeus.

He is already 29 but his looks is like a teenager. I admit that I look older than him. Well, it is because he doesn't feel any negativity and he doesn't even acquire the word STRESSED! So he is as handsome as a cute little baby boy! He is diagnosed with Autism, since he was three years old and according to my parents, they really had a hard time with discipline, education and all other stuff that requires double amount of strength and hundredfold of patience towards him. Before, I remember him the way he releases his anger towards us. He was becoming of a monster whenever his wants was not able to attain or to favor. We need to ask our dad to go home just to spank him. Afterwards, it will be okay but then, if his tantrums released again, we need to run as fast as we could so he wouldn't able to catch us. Before, it was really a disaster, especially if you have a sibling like them. I've known other kids who are also special like my brother and they were also different. There were some who are much worse than my brother, and there were also some who were less worse. They hardly speak, especially the feelings that they had. They hardly express themselves if they are hungry or thirsty, or full after a meal was served and eaten. With the case of my brother, he is one-hell-of-a-voracious eater, no emotions at all but he has the best talent in music. He is also good with housekeeping and even cooking, too. That;s how I love my brother so much!

We went to St. Jude for the 4:00 pm novena and then we went next to SM City Manila just to eat. We ate at KFC with Creamy Tomato Pasta and Snack Box. Afterwards, we bought four doughnuts from Krispy Kreme, my ultimate favorite. He chose choco doughnut with icing inside while mine is my penultimate favorite, New York Cheesecake. And of course, we did not forget the original glazed doughnuts. I am so happy because he knew how to use the LRT, from the inserting of the magnetic card down to the riding of the LRT. My brother loves to sit near the window because he wants to see everything, and so lovely because he wasn't able to sleep for the entire journey going to our destination and going back to our own home. We went to SM Hypermarket to buy ice cream. He chose Hershey's Milk Chocolate as his favorite ice cream flavor. Afterwards, we went home and ate his handa, which are pancit canton, fried chicken, biko, and ube macapuno roll cake from Goldilocks.

Eight days are now down, four days more. I haven't started my IEPs, progress reports, grading sheets and so much more. And I know that I can finish that in one seating, on Saturday and Sunday.

Toodles!!!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day seven of my semester break and today, I did nothing very special and productive! I was about to check all of the projects of my students but nothing happened. Today is also my first day of my Christmas novena for Our Mother of Perpetual Help, and luckily I was able to make it for the 4:00 pm novena.

Earlier than today, I said to myself that I'll return to my institution to check all of the pending cases, uhm, I mean, pending projects from my students. It was today, November 2 but it did not turn out well, because somebody from our school locked the door of our faculty lounge. I was about to unwind and thinking of some good things about everything. Nevertheless, the door is locked; I can't go inside! Hmmp!

I decided to return on Friday, November 4 to finish almost everything, from start to finish, for the benefits of the kids, and of course, their grades in English and HELE! Since, I haven't done what I want to happen, I decided to go to Baclaran to seek help to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. It has been a tradition to me to have a novena before my birthday and before Christmastime. Last week, I was about to begin my novena to Her but because of our party with my terrific friends, I wasn't able to pray. I just lit eight candles symbolizing my wish for this Christmas (let it be with me, please!). Now, I happily started the novena. I prayed so serenely and peacefully and wholeheartedly singing all of the songs and praising all of the prayers just for Her! I can't wait to finish it up to the last week of December. I need to acquire nine Wednesdays to make my wish come true, well?

Afterwards, I don't know where to go. I was thinking of taking the LRT and traversing all the way up to the north. But it didn't cross my mind. I said to myself that I'll go to Megamall since I haven't been there for a while, but it was too far. Maybe I could go to Makati, because same with Megamall, I haven't been there for a long time, but what I'm wearing is just a so-so. The greatest decision that I made so far is to go SM Mall of Asia. It is just a drop by from Baclaran, so I went there. While listening to my favorite radio show, Cristy FerMinute, I was window-shopping and thinking of the gifts (same thing that I did yesterday) for my dear loved ones! I went to Mental and I saw the perfect bag for me. I went to Shoe Salon and I saw some of their cute shoes, especially Sperry, Converse, Vans and Puma. I still prefer Vans than Converse. I went to Muji, a Japanese store which has school and office supplies, home supplies, and even clothing. I bet for their shoes and their polo-shirt. It is a bit pricey, but still. I went to Penshoppe just to see if Mario Maurer was already their main man for endorsement, but it is still Ed Westwick from I don't know. I went to Fullybooked to read some books but I didn't see anything good because all of their books are closed and wrapped. I went to Booksale and luckily, I have found a paperback copy of 1984 by George Orwell. This novel was the inspiration of the hit reality show Big Brother worldwide. And yes, I already started reading it and it is actually Big Brother which got the inspiration.

To take my snacks, I sipped coffee and munched two doughnuts from the world-renowned Krispy Kreme. Yes, it is really sinful but I have to excuse myself because I need a break! I ended my stay at MOA at National Bookstore reading about China. I've learned so many things about that huge country, from the time Mao Zedong created a new government called People's Republic of China, about communism to be exact. It is really an enticing topic to be learned, discussed and explained and probably, gave opinions. China was really from nobody, to somebody, to a whole lot more today! I am interested with the Cultural Revolution, Gang of Four, Great Leap Forward and so much more. Maybe after this blog post, I'll be checking the Wikipedia to search about it.

I ended my journey reading 1984. I started reading the afterword but I had a hard time examining it. Stupid of me because I read it without reading the whole content of the novel. I can't wait to finish it! I do hope Ma'am Gabelo is happy for me, reading such classics!

Our Mother of Perpetual Help today, St. Jude Thaddeus tomorrow! And tomorrow is my Kuya Bong's 29th birthday! Time really flies, right!

Seven down, five to go! Oh, I don't know but I'm having a good time with my vacation, even though I didn't go to Baguio! Hehehe, I did talkshit again!

Toodles!!!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day six of my semester break and I should say, welcome to the new month of November! Every time a new month is entering to our lives, there is always a new hope, a new challenge and a new set of problems that will face to our face! Hehehe!

Now, aside from vacuuming our windows and checking all of the test papers of my students, I did nothing so special today! My family and I went to Festival Supermall for some very therapeutic activity, which is shopping well what else! It was only my mother who did the shopping, while I was only wandering around the mall, thinking of what will I buy for myself, my nieces and nephews, my godchildren and so many for Christmas as a gift. We ate at Red Ribbon for our snacks, but it wasn't my bet at all. So I decided to take away some food from McDonald's. I bought Cheeseburger and large French fries (just like what I always ask for). Good thing, my father is with me and I was being guaranteed with the Senior Citizen discount. I only got P70.00 from P90.00 that I always pay in the cashier. Then we had rounds of chit-chatting!

Afterwards, we went home and I was actually planning of playing Lotto but laziness struck to my body, so I didn't pursue. I opened my computer, looked on my Facebook and Twitter, and nothing so special. I decided to watch a film, and it was really good, artistically done to perfection!

After I prayed the rosary, I sent Mark a message that he could already call. We had a hearty talk about our plans next year, especially studying again. He wants to pursue Teaching English as a Second Language, while I will be pursuing Literature and Language at De La Salle University. Well, I'm still not sure if I will pursue it because I am also thinking U.P. Diliman. But when it comes to accessibility, I should guarantee myself with La Salle, the thing is it is very expensive, so I need to pursue another thing, which is scholarship.

On November 19, we will have again our meet and greet, so it is going to be Kenneth, Marky, Imee and Ma'am Gabelo! I don't know if they are okay but for me, I would love the idea of having an instant get-together. The last time we had this was when the time of Marky's birthday.But before we have the best dinner of our lives, we'll try to get my graduation picture from Digiprint. It has been three years when I left the picture, and I don't know if it is still there?

After talking with Marky, I proceeded to call Andrew, or Sir Andrew, and same thing with Mark, we had a hearty laugh about everything. And while watching Pinoy Big Brother, we were also talking about other thing, prior to the show!

That's it for the sixth day. Half of the vacation break is already one. We need to look forward for the next half and of course, brace ourselves for another challenge!

Happy Vacation!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day five of my semester break and this is all about the Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin. Yes, I already saw the movie and it was an absolutely hilarious movie of my favorite, Vice Ganda! Every detail, inch, scene and turn of the story is comedic, hilarious and funny, especially the known comedies of Vice, the pambabara and all!

But before I watched the movie, I ran errands in which it was my first time to do it ably. The first one is to eat pancit canton, again! I know that it is not required for me to eat because I might have some problems again with my face, but it was only once. After that, I tried cleaning our car, using a hose, a soap, a car wax and the tire black. I did it successfully but I did not finish it at all. I didn't do the vacuuming of the interiors of the cars because I do not want to use our own vacuum cleaner. It doesn't do its job anymore!

I clean our Christmas tree for preparation of the upcoming Christmas! And while I was cleaning it, I was listening to Tambalan ng Balahura at Balasubas. They have a special kind of episode today because they have a guest, which is a known spirit questor. They only had a little time but they've promised us, listeners, that they will return the spirit questor to answer some questions we really wanted to know about the Other Side.

For the whole day, I just stayed inside the house. I sent some sweet messages to my friends but I never received anything from them. Maybe they're too busy with their own lives so I should not wait for an answer from them. I successfully watched Kris TV, Showtime and Eat Bulaga! With Kris TV, in which I really don't know their topic, had Tirso Cruz III, Jopay Paguia and Albert Martinez as Mama's guest. Afterwards, I watched Showtime and it is not as grand and as exciting as possible. So I just decided to watch Eat Bulaga! I love their Pinoy Henyo and the most interesting segment of the show, All for Juan, Juan for All Bayanihan of the Pipol.

And then, I watched Praybeyt Benjamin at SM Muntinlupa. It only cost me P141.00. I was late for 7 minutes, but it was a good thing because I only late for 7 minutes. I love all of the scenes in the movie, especially Vice Ganda's dance for his lolo, their dance after the incident at their house, the trainings, the massage, the Angry Birds and so much more! I was having a good laugh inside of the cinema, even though I am alone laughing. But anyways, who needs somebody if I can be happy at my own risk!

I ended my day today thinking of other good scenes from the movie, and watching Pinoy Big Brother to watch Slater (hehehehe!). Because of that, I am wanting to go to Cebu! Hehehehe!

Now I understand why Rachel keeps on telling me that everybody can become Vice Ganda! Napakalandi!


Toodles!!!

Five days down, seven days to go!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day four of my semester break and this is all about going to the cemetery. Originally, my mom wants to go on Wednesday, November 2 but I already have a plan for that day. And at the same time, we forgot that it is our time to hear mass at St. Pio in Libis. We went away from our home at 9:00 am sharp, going to our first destination, the cemetery where my Lola Santa is buried. The Pateros Municipal Cemetery is just a plain municipal cemetery. Apartment-type niches can be seen in this place, but in the case of my grandmother, her remains were being placed on top of the much smaller niche, since it was already 10 years. I don't know the rules and regulations in this cemetery, but what's important, my grandmother's remain are still in that area.

We wanted to go to Garden of Memories, also in Pateros but the traffic made it too harsh, and might be the reason for us to be late, so we decided to go to St. Pio of Pietrelcina Chapel in Libis, Quezon City. It was my second time hearing mass in this very quaint and simple chapel. I also decided to write my petition/request for him. I don't know if it will be honored or answered, but I really felt it will be answered! My first request is about my mom. Hopefully that she could withstand the trials she's facing right now, and that's about her health. Next month, she will be undergoing another operation, and this time, at her thyroid. My second request is for me. I need love life, that's it.

Afterwards, we went to Loyola Memorial Park. Because of a wrong turn, we had a journey in Marikina City, the ins and outs, the nooks and crannies of the city, every inch of it, I knew it. Afterwards, we came at the cemetery and tons of people were all present. We had a hard time looking for my Lolo Castor and Lola Felicidad's burial site. We gave flowers to them and lit a candle for their eternal repose. I know that they are in God's hands! And then we went to another part of Loyola Memorial Park, and this time, to my Lolo Toni and Lola Marta's burial site. Still the same, I feel that it is really a good memorial park, very serene and very big, but not for this time because it is a holiday for the dead (spooky!).

We had a hard time traversing C5 because of the traffic. We had a petty argument with my dad about inserting our car to another lane. It really makes me a bit horrific every time my driving skills are being checked by my dad. Anyways, we went to our last destination and that's Garden of Memories in Pateros. My three aunts and my cousin were all buried there. We gave them candles and said a little prayer for their eternal repose. I miss them really, really much!

A wonderful day today for us because we didn't embrace the jampacked people going to the cemeteries for tomorrow and on Tuesday. We went home at exactly 5:30 pm and I just watched the movie of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo entitled A Very Special Love.

Today is a very special day!!!

I love you St. Pio of Pietrelcina!!!

Toodles!!!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day three of my semester break and the whole day today, I was not staying at home. I woke up really late, like 7:30 am because I slept late, too. I thought it was Sunday because the songs being played in the radio are all classics, and it made me realize it was really Sunday. I was going to the baptism of my friend's daughter, Ma. Anika Jamielle Bangis-Santiago and the whole gang is there (well, not including Juanito, Sir Phil and Lillypuut!). I was late because I woke up late, and most of my friends who would be my passengers were all present at our meeting place, which is ATC. Luckily, we were able to arrive at the church 15 minutes before the call time.

The church is very beautiful and simple, very serene and at the same time very special. Special indeed because we were the only one who had a chance to have a baptism. Nowadays, baptisms can be done in bulk (just like in orders) and it is really hard for a certain parent to have the baptism. My nieces and nephews had that as a baptism celebration and it is not really good. It started with a seminar, telling us the importance of the sacrament of baptism. And also, some teachings from Jesus Christ also about the sacrament. After so, we've seen the priest and, according to Miss A, he was a Pakistani-ordained priest. Of course, we couldn't let ourselves not to make fun of him. I called him "Punjabi," and Kenneth called him "nagpapaiyak!" Sorry, Father!

We went straight to the reception at the Augustus Hall, inside of the village of Miss A. We had a hearty lunch, with videos and photos and so much more. We gave our gifts, symbolizing our love to Annika. And when we say gifts, there's also pakimkim. Miss A, Kuya FJ and Annika are really a good family! We stayed there until 1:00 pm because we needed to go to the next destination, which is Newport City in Pasay.

I didn't tell to my parents that we need to go to Newport City just to watch Praybeyt Benjamin. We weren't able to watch it because: (1) we were late (2) the parking in Newport City is really hard, and (3) I don't like the place. We were able to arrive at the place ten minutes before 2:00 in the afternoon. We used Skyway to make our lives easier, but we weren't able to make it. I could say that Newport Mall is grand and luxurious, but it made me a bit smaller in terms of financial stability (hehehe). I can't take the high-profile society of some people getting inside of the mall. We've seen such brands like Bulgari, Montblanc, Kate Spade, DKNY, Charriol, Cartier, in which most of the people cannot afford. We've also seen the main attraction of the place, which is their casino. We went upstairs, and we've seen restaurants that is new to our ears. There's McDonalds, Sizzlin' Pepper Steak, my favorite Kopi Roti, Starbucks and so much more, but still, I don't like the ambiance. We've seen Republiq, and my goodness, I can't really take it. All I want to see is the Newport Cinema, in which they told me, one of the best cinemas in the country today. But, since we're late, we can't have to watch the film Praybeyt Benjamin.

Because of our disappointment, we just went to SM Mall of Asia to eat at Slammers Burgers. We met our friends Juanito and Christopher, together with her girlfriend Julie. We just hanged-out, talked about our own lives and thought of watching sunset at the Manila Bay. The whole day was good, but in the end day, it didn't turn out good. All I want is to watch Praybeyt Benjamin.

I was being scolded by my father because why did I only got P300 worth of gasoline in our car. I was really disappointed at first, then turned apologetic in the next. I didn't put the receipts of Skyway and the gasoline at the trash bin so that no evidences can be seen. But, it is really too late. I just ended my third day watching PBB Unlimited. That's hot and awesome!!!

Third day finished, nine days to go before another work week starts!

Thanks Julie Girl for telling me that! I really should enjoy the moment and be happy!!!

Toodles!!!

Welcome to the Christian world, Ma. Anika Jamielle Bangis-Santiago!!!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day two of my twelve days of semester break and I woke up late today. I went to bed at 1 am after having some chats with my friends, and a bit disappointed for what I've realized (again and again). I told myself that today, I will be cleaning up my room, making my semester break bearable and memorable, by just doing a very little deed, but I didn't become successful. The whole day today I went out!

I listened to Tambalan ng Balasubas at ng Balahura with their 8 am and 9 am stints. I am really laughing too hard because of their funny knacks! Indeed, Chris Tsuper and Nicole Hiyala are the best DJs in town, aside from the Good Times that I always listen every morning. And then I went straight to the bathroom to take a bath (of course) because I need to have a haircut today. According to my friend, "ang laki na ng buhok ko!" I waited for almost an hour but after the cut, I made myself look good, just a bit not too obviously good (hehehe!)

Anyways, we went to SM Muntinlupa to buy some stuff because they are having Pre-Holiday Sale. I was wanting to buy jeans from Human because it only cost not too pricey but I'm thinking of other things that I am wanting to buy. I strolled the whole mall thinking of the gifts I want to buy for my family, friends and that special someone that will come surely on December (fingers crossed!). After so, I went to my brother's school to get his report card. It was the very first time I went there not to pay for my brother's tuition fee and others but to listen to some inspiring stories about handling and parenting a special children.

I've learned so many things from the speaker, Mrs. Malou de Villa. She has four kids and all of them are special. But she told us that there is no such thing as a special person. We are all special, all of the kids that we see are all special, it just that there are kids who really need special needs. Though I don't like her way of speaking to us, parents and guardians, I learned so many things in which I could use while handling kids with special needs at our institution. All we have to do is to give them, show them and appreciate them your love that you can define and imagine.

I never stayed for at least 30 minutes at my home and we went to Alabang to do some grocery errands. I bought a nice gift to my friend and did a little strolling at Festival Mall. Numerous amounts of people are flocking the mall since it is going to be a long weekend for some (of course, they're not part of our industry so they do not have semester break!). I was looking for an ATM inside of the mall, but I can't find one because of so many people falling in line just to withdraw. I went to Insular Life, just a few blocks away from the mall to do withdrawing. Luckily, only one line is shown and I got my own cash.

I am thinking of the best top that I'll wear for tomorrow's event. I can't wait also to have a next round of videoke and a probable movie dates with my friends, watching Praybeyt Benjamin, of the Vice Ganda!!!

That's second day! What will be next for me on the next ten days of my semester break?

Toodles!

12 Days of Semester Break

Day one of my twelve days of semester break, and I could say that I am so exhausted and at the same time, shopaholic for today. For me, it was not really considered a semester break because I went to our institution to celebrate the field trip of the whole grade school department, together with CASA. For others, it is already their vacation, but for us, though it is not part of a regular class, still, we need to go to school.

I got up at exactly 4:30 in the morning because I am scared not to be able to go early. And I really need to go early so that I could do the numbers I forgot to put glue on. The teachers are already coming and some students are also waiting for their classmates and the bus that we will use. We got in at our tourist bus at exactly 7:30 in the morning, one-hour late as what we expected. Before that, I got my head fired up because my student Hasan talks and even acts like a grade one student. I got so irritated I'm not talking to him. And for the whole day I got really disappointed with my section. I don't understand them, seems I am handling a very nonsensical grade one or grade two class. Anyways enough of sourgraping *good thing I'll be going back to SpEd on November 8, but I don't know if that's good or not?*

First, we went to Rizal Park and I've seen a new dimension of this huge place. We went to see the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal and we were all amazed by how good the lecturer is. He explained to us grandiosely the trial, the final walk and the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal in Bagumbayan, which is now known as Luneta or Rizal Park. I got a new information regarding the shooters of Dr. Jose Rizal; that is they were all Filipinos. But the soldiers behind them were Spanish and if they fail to execute Dr. Jose Rizal by not shooting them, they would be receiving the shot from the Spanish soldiers that stayed behind them. Interesting enough! After the lecturer said the words "preparen," "apunten," and "fuego," we were surprised that a fake sound of a shot was heard from the guns itself. Cool, isn't it! 

Afterwards, we went to the monument of the great hero, but only a glimpse because we need to go ahead to CCP Complex for our next itinerary, which is A Touch of Aura, just inside of the former Boom na Boom. We understood the different things related to light. We've also learned how such animals like sharks, cats and dogs, insects, and birds look by their eyes. Interesting enough and truly magical. We went to see shadow play, black theater and laser light show which was turned into a party place. Of course, none of us can't be as wild as animals because a lot of eyes are all somewhere. Indeed, our stay in A Touch of Aura is truly touching.

We went back to our buses to take a nap, and eat our lunches. We went straight to Davao Crocodile Park, also within the vicinity of Boom na Boom. Again, I got really angry with my students because they don't know how to follow. Again, enough of so much stress, if only I could let them by themselves but I can't. Finally, we're now watching a bird show courtesy of that very good announcer. We saw a hornbill, an eagle, a cuckatoo, a parrot and a lot. We've also seen an albino snake, courtesy of Teacher Normie and of course, how could we not see the crocodiles. They were really wild and so many that I almost puke. There was an incident, also in that place, that the person who does the tricks accidentally fell down to the pool of crocodiles, and almost got him. Luckily, he was alive and saved by some people.

That was the time I felt really tired and exhausted. I wasn't able to eat good because I forgot to bring food. I don't want to venture anymore with Kit Kat because it made me into a not-so-good situation last year. And I noticed myself that I am so quiet, and just listening to some songs I have on my phone. And also, I am not interested with the places that's why I bound to become a very peaceful and quiet person. I was even sleeping for the whole travel time. 

We went back to our institution at exactly 3:00 pm but we need to wait for the fetchers of our kids. So I waited for about 1 hour just to wait for them to go home. After so, I went to St. Jude for my first novena for Christmas. It was so special because it is the last day of their fiesta novena mass, and at the same time, huge amount of devotees have been there to support. While I was going home, I saw my kapatid Juanito together with his friends going to pray and hear the mass. I went to SM Manila to buy stuffs like shirt and a gift for the event on Saturday.

First day down, eleven days to go... How I wish I could have the best sembreak? Baguio, when can I come to you?

Toodles!!!

Semester Break and Other Brouhahas!!!

I can't wait for the semester break. Good thing because I knew only last night that on November 7, 2011, it was declared as a regular holiday so a day will be added to our two-week vacation!

This week, I was really exhausted, tired, and absolutely freaked! I don't know but maybe because I was becoming of an outstanding teacher. It was really a hectic one, most of the exams are to be done finished, grades should be got to the students and so much more. After rounds of classes, I really feel like dying because of too much work, and sometimes, all I need is a food to make my stress lowered. How I wish I could back to where I truly belong, but I don't know?

Here are some weak points and mostly good points this week...

Such a sweet angel! 

THE MURDER OF JUNKO FURUTA - I only saw this last night (today is Saturday, October 22, 2011) and I was really shocked, a bit frightened and totally grudged with what happened to this young lass in Japan. Her name was Junko Furuta and, an honest-to-goodness kind of torture was what she had happened on her. It was really a brutal one, that only a devil could absolutely create! Here are the accounts of what really happened on her on the days of November 22, 1988 to January 4, 1989. (Credits from http://www.makmoden.com/)

DAY 1: November 22, 1988: Kidnapped
Kept captive in house, and posed as one of boy’s girlfriend
Raped (over 400 times in total)
Forced to call her parents and tell them she had run away
Starved and malnutritioned
Fed cockroaches to eat and urine to drink
Forced to masturbate
Forced to strip in front of others
Burned with cigarette lighters
Foreign objects inserted into her vagina/anus

DAY 11: December 1, 1988: Severely beat up countless times
Face held against concrete ground and jumped on
Hands tied to ceiling and body used as a punching bag
Nose filled with so much blood that she can only breath through her mouth
Dumbbells dropped onto her stomach
Vomited when tried to drink water (her stomach couldn’t accept it)
Tried to escape and punished by cigarette burning on arms
Flammable liquid poured on her feet and legs, then lit on fire
Bottle inserted into her anus, causing injury

DAY 20: December10, 1989: Unable to walk properly due to severe leg burns
Beat with bamboo sticks
Fireworks inserted into anus and lit
Hands smashed by weights and fingernails cracked
Beaten with golf club
Cigarettes inserted into vagina
Beaten with iron rods repeatedly
Winter; forced outside to sleep in balcony
Skewers of grilled chicken inserted into her vagina and anus, causing bleeding

DAY 30: Hot wax dripped onto face
Eyelids burned by cigarette lighter
Stabbed with sewing needles in chest area
Left nipple cut and destroyed with pliers
Hot light bulb inserted into her vagina
Heavy bleeding from vagina due to scissors insertion
Unable to urinate properly
Injuries were so severe that it took over an hour for her to crawl downstairs and use the bathroom
Eardrums severely damaged
Extreme reduced brain size

DAY 40: Begged her torturers to “kill her and get it over with”

January 1, 1989: Junko greets the New Years Day alone
Body mutilated
Unable to move from the ground

DAY 44: January 4, 1989: The four boys beat her mutilated body with an iron barbell, using a loss at the game of Mah-jongg as a pretext. She is profusely bleeding from her mouth and nose. They put a candle’s flame to her face and eyes.

Then, lighter fluid was poured onto her legs, arms, face and stomach, and then lit on fire. This final torture lasted for a time of two hours.

Junko Furuta died later that day, in pain and alone. Nothing could compare 44 days of suffering she had to go through.

When her mother heard the news and details of what had happened to her daughter, she fainted. She had to undergo a psychiatric outpatient treatment . Imagine her endless pain.

Her killers are now free men. Justice was never served, not even after 20 years.
They deserve a punishment much greater than they had put upon Furuta, for putting an innocent girl through the most unbearable suffering.

Truth indeed that justice cannot be serve fairly, especially to a society where the rich rules the world. Or probably because they cannot understand the true essence of life, that is why they give light punishment to those people who does not deserve it! I hate the idea of a numbered life imprisonment. For these criminals, they should serve hell! They should be in hell! How on earth they can do this to a young, innocent girl who just so happened to study and have a wonderful life ahead! Gracious!

GABBY BENSON AND JC CAMPOS - I don't have a picture of them but maybe, these kids should also have the same torture as what happened to Junko (just kidding!). They add spice to my section, Grade 5 - Obedient. And they also give me a bright sunshine every time I go to their class (irony, of course!). I am not allowed to hate kids because my profession should not be mixed with emotions, but seriously, I really hate them. They make my temper go wild and immature. I asked them not to go to classes anymore because they bring hemorrhage to my head every time I erupt! According to my dear friend, T. Aiz, Gabby actually has a problem dealing with behavior and needs special assistance. JC, on the other hand, before was a meek but because he already managed to adjust, he is now one-hell-of-a-headache! If only I could back to my department. Even though I only have a problem with my student who always touches my things (but done in a good way), still he is lovable. But these two kids that my section, they're absolutely... I can't think of a perfect adjective to describe them because I might be like the four boys who tortured the very sweet Japanese girl!

Photoshoot with the new mom!

MOMMY JULIE GIRL - She is now on her last month of her pregnancy and any moment next month, she will bear a child named Julli Summer (am I allow to say it?) We, as her friends, are delighted and excited to see her first born! I remember the time she told me about this precious gift from God. It was our summer break, getting ready for the new school year when we were eating at the cafeteria of our institution. I was wearing a very grotesque-looking beard and mustache. She asked me if I could shave it off of my face because it might be gotten by her baby. At first, I don't understand why did she tell that to me. Then after processing, I asked her "buntis ka?" Then all of us went into a hearty laugh! I was a bit awed and at the same time happy because she will become a mom! Of course, as a friend, I was a bit worried but I have seen in her face and in her life as a whole that she is excited and happy to become a mom! She really wanted to have a December date for her child's birthday but it cannot happen since she is now on her last weeks of pregnancy. I do hope that her baby is as healthy as possible, as normal as possible and of course, as beautiful as her mom! Congrats Julie Girl!

The both of you should be guided accordingly!

PARENTAL GUIDANCE - Have you noticed the I.D. of MTRCB in most of the stations before showing their programs. They show the rating of the shows if it is PG or parental guidance, or G if it is a general patronage. It was the best idea MTRCB had done to the stations because they truly rule the television in terms of guidelines and regulations. Same is what is happening to our institution. Let's have a blind item. We have two nasty individuals who overrule our department because they want something to happen, well not to our school, to our students, but only to their kids. Yes, only to their kids. Their selfish acts brings forth to a new ruling in our institution, in which, in the middle of the school year, we will have a rigodon or re-shuffling of teachers. At first, we really don't understand why this should happen, knowing that the parents of other students already have peace in their hearts and mind, rearing and teaching their kids with special needs. But with this damn individual, I truly don't understand. Maybe she really has a special need, and not with the case of Special Education but with psychiatric help! This other individual is a so-called nagmamagaling, nagmamarunong and nagmamaasim na individual. She asks, obligingly, the objectives, lessons, procedures and even techniques of the teachers just to benefit his child, which he totally needs special needs! My good friend is totally insane because almost everyday, there are always complaints, queries, and even unsolicited advice and suggestions to the teachers, in which it will totally benefit to the system, to the institution, and most of all, to their kids. This parent is a hardcore, veteran complainant when it comes to everything. Albeit studying with one of the greatest professions on our world, still she is making trouble for her own benefit and maybe she would use that as a vehicle if and only if something might happen to her son. Hopefully she would pass, if she wouldn't, I don't know, maybe its because the world is round! The other individual is a colleague, a member of our profession. Her husband is also a colleague. I don't know but I know why did it happen to them. And also because, she is a colleague, the way she asks the teachers about the objective makes her a bit disappointing. Control freak I guess, but done in a bad taste! More blind items, do the eenie-meenie-mini-mo!

Around the world in so many days!

TRAVEL - I would want to go to Baguio this semester break but I can't do it because of workloads. I hate it whenever somebody is threatening me, pressuring me and making me too fast. Pardon me, but I only have one body with two hands, two feet, one brain, one set of eyes and so much more. I just wanted to go there before it is too late. Some of my dear friends in our institution will have their vacations, much earlier than the kids who will have their semester break next week. They will go to Malaysia, Thailand, and elsewhere. Our principal is asking us about our plans for the semester break. I said that I will wholeheartedly dedicate my time with my parents, especially to my mom who still needs love and care from us. But before going to somewhere else, maybe I should try to see the marvels of our country (no pun intended). The Philippines is truly a gorgeous country but needs so much effort to advertise and make it even more beautiful! I want to try Cebu, Palawan and Bohol. Down south, if it is at peace, wanting to try Davao. And also Caramoan in Camarines Sur, Anawangin in Zambales and Pagudpud in north, Ilocos Norte. Money, no problem! It would be great to have your family and your friends, going with you and seeing the best of everything here in the Philippines. Outside of the country, I want to see Hong Kong, just for the Hong Kong Disneyland, Korea especially Seoul, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, London, Paris, Barcelona and New York! I need so much money just to reach these places. I know it will happen soon! But first, I need to see and visit Nuvali, which is just a few kilometers away from our place.

These are some of the brouhahas that you need to inculcate to your minds! I'm not in the position to ask you to do it, but if you manage, then congratulations!

I was thinking of answering some questions from the book of Bob Ong entitled Stainless Longganisa, but I am such a good organizer, I forgot the book at school! That is really, really amazing! Onto my next blog post!

I am Yours, God! Thank you for the gift of patience! Please bless me with a kilometer-long one!

Toodles!!!

I Am Yours and Other Brouhahas!!!

Greetings, mates!!!

Yesterday, October 14, 2011 (I need to elaborate the date because my blog's date is absurd), our institution had an inspiring and soul-stirring contest interpreting some worship songs to God and to Jesus. It was entitled, "Shine Jesus Shine, An Interpretative Dance Contest for Jesus." It was started in 2009, my first year of teaching, and it was staged pretty successful. Now, after a one-year hiatus, the glory of dancing for Jesus came back and even better!

Each time I listen to some Christian songs, because of my special brother, I really feel that I am part of a worship concert of either Don Moen or the world-renowned Hillsong by Darlene Zschech. The lyrics of these songs are all about Him and when you even sing it, it is got to be the greatest praise that you have ever done! Sometimes, if you are too emotional, you tend to shed some tears telling how much you love Him. As of this writing and right after this, I'm listening to the song Who Am I by the Casting Crowns, and I'll be putting this on my blogsite. Yesterday, it was used as the song to be interpreted by the class of my good friend, Miss Arlene, and they gave justice to it. Of course, they won, no doubt about it.

Aside from the contest, numerous things have happened this week in which, I am highly giving this all to Him. Though some of them are not really nice, still I know that God gave me that incident to open my eyes to reality.

DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS - This is what I really hate, getting angry and becoming of an evil person to some kids. I am making them hate me but I can't take it. I am thinking of changing paths because I know myself that I can teach well, even better than I expected but in spite of it, my anger goes up high. Maybe I need an anger management seminar just to get rid of my quick-temperamental attitude. Grrr!!!

BOX OFFICE HIT - I am so happy because my favorite movie, as of this writing, No Other Woman became the Philippines' top grossing film, surpassing You Changed My Life in 2009. Last October 11, it reached an amount of whopping P210 million pesos. I told myself that if my topak reached my head, I'm sure I'm going to watch it again! The story is not as grand as what we used to watch from some Hollywood movies; it even doesn't have any special or visual effects. The lines that the characters of my love Anne Curtis, my idol Cristine Reyes, Carmi Martin and of course, Derek Ramsay did it all, thanks to the pool of writers! Congratulations for a job well done!

SEMBREAK - I am so excited for our semester break because I will not feel its presence. I need to finish everything from my job in SPED and my job in the Grade School. I understand why Sir Jie, whenever he sees me, telling me this "ikaw na ang may double department!" And the idea is not really good because of jam-packed paperworks from this department to that department! I was thinking of celebrating the semester break by going to Baguio but I think, I can't! I don't even know if I can come back to my original department even though I already said my piece! I am still not sure with everything, but still, I am excited with the semester break, even though... Hehehe!

BUDOY - What a great character ABS CBN has created for us, their audience! It is a different kind of character, portrayed by Gerald Anderson, in which he is a special child. I've seen so many actors who characterized themselves as special child, most noticeably with Aga Muhlach in his movie with Christopher de Leon and Vilma Santos, titled Nag-iisang Bituin. He did his best there and his portrayal of an Autistic child was really believable. Maja Salvador did a great job, also as an Autistic child, in one of the episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya, again with Vilma Santos. Her character there sadly died because of a disease but everybody remembers that! The Thursday's episode of Budoy was a moving one, probably most of its audience shed tears because of the lines that Janice de Belen blurted out to the people. Most of the people in their place poke and play Budoy in a bad taste. Budoy had an incident of arson and the people are wanting him to be arrested. Elena (Janice's character) came to the scene and she said what she wanted with a volume of her anger. "Inano ba niya kayo? Sinaktan ba niya kayo? Minura ba niya kayo?" Really moving lines that I remember every time my brother was being poked by other people. We can't stop those people but I know that they are the worst people in the world not understanding these special but gifted kids. And since I am part of the SPED, watching Budoy will make me realize that aside from having a hard time discussing to them lessons, loving them is a guarantee return from them!

DEXTER'S PIZZA - After T. Tere's and my best buddy Sir Andrew's winning point in Shine, Jesus Shine contest, we celebrated it by eating at one of the newest place inside of BF Homes. Dexter's Pizza opened their doorsteps this week and they have so much tasty flavors of pizza. And it is also affordable for those who don't want much pricey pizza. We tried two flavors, Spanish Sardines and the Shawarma, as their best seller. Aside from that, we even had our own version of the photo shoot, courtesy of the owner. I really loved the pizza, the photo shoot, the place, everything that is Dexter's Pizza!

Let me share with you the lines of my favorite Christian song, which inspires me to move forward


Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart


Not because of who I am
But because of what You’ve done
Not because of what I’ve done
But because of who You are


I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I’m calling
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling
And You’ve told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours


Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me


Not because of who I am
But because of what You’ve done
Not because of what I’ve done
But because of who You are


I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I’m calling
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling
And You’ve told me who I am
I am Yours


Not because of who I am
But because of what You’ve done
Not because of what I’ve done
But because of who You are


I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I’m calling
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling
And You’ve told me who I am
I am Yours
I am Yours

Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
‘Cause I am Yours
I am Yours


I am Yours God!!!


Toodles!!! ☺☺☺

IMY Brouhaha!!!

Can I write my blog in Taglish? Of course, ang terey mo nga eh! Nakaka-2,000+ views ka na!!! I know right!!!

I miss writing here in my Brouhaha because sa daming pumapasok sa utak, in which hindi naman invited. If only I could let them out but I can't because it is a waste of time. And for the past weeks of not writing, heto na naman ako, making you feel fun and gorgeous (talagang gorgeous) for some things na nangyari sa aking buhay, sa buhay ng ilan, at sa buhay ng sinuman, kilala ko man or hindi.

WATCHED SHOWTIME LIVE!!! Last September 20 (hahaha, sobrang tagal na!), the Intermediate and High School Special Class conducted an exposure trip and pumunta kami sa dalawang lugar na I don't know if the kids will appreciate it. Morning, we went straight to my favorite network, ABS CBN. And siyempre, pagpasok pa lang sa kanilang building, feel na feel mo na talaga ang pagiging Kapamilya. We're part of the Studio Tours at nilibot namin ang lahat ng mga kasuluk-sulukan ng ABS CBN. I was really amazed because the places na nakikita ko sa TV, napuntahan ko na live and alive! Hahaha! We went to visit their studios, lalo na yung ginagamit na studio for ASAP Rocks and Gandang Gabi Vice. Pumunta rin kami sa studio ng Kris TV (sadly, I wasn't able to meet and greet my mother, Kris Aquino!), sa studio rin ng Happy Yipee Yehey na may mga rehearsals pang nagaganap. We also went inside the studio where TV Patrol happens. Kaming dalawa ni Leon, nagpaka-Ted Failon at Kabayan Noli de Castro, sobrang epic! But the main goal of our visit to ABS CBN is to watch Showtime. Sobrang nakakatuwa because my love Anne Curtis is a recent comeback sa show from her almost a month na vacation sa Europe! Sobrang epic talaga, hindi ko ma-explain because finally I was able to watch my favorite show inside of their studio seeing my favorite hosts, especially Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda. Sayang nga because hindi sila complete, still, having a Showtime experience changed me a lot! Parang I have a reason why to watch them! Kung puwede lang bumalik for a second try dahil I felt home when I'm watching. Another reason why I am so glad to be there because I had the privilege to talk in front of the camera, batian portion to be exact and numerous people had seen me. Hehehe nakakatuwa lang! So for you, Showtime, see you soon!!!

MAJOR MAJOR OPERATION It was a first to our family that a major operation happened on one of our members, and it happens to be my dearly beloved Mom! I was trying to write here on my blog ang lahat na nangyari sa kanya because I was inspired by Mama Kris, telling everything na nangyari sa kanyang ina noong nabubuhay pa. Anyways, naging okay naman ang lahat but in this part, she really needed to undergo a major operation because nahihirapan na rin siya. According to my sister, ang aga raw nagising ng aking ina dahil yata sa nerbiyos or sa excited lang siya. 6:30 am, she was getting prepped for her operation and by 7:00 am, nakapasok na siya sa operating room. If I was there, maybe I was really into tears dahil hindi ko kayang makita na ang mahal mo sa buhay ay inooperahan. I was at school texting and asking my sisters what was going on. Luckily, the operation went smooth and alright kahit nagtagal ng mga 10 hours. After that, nakapunta na sa ICU and wala pang 24 hours, nakaakyat na siya sa kanyang room sa Philippine General Hospital. Yes, sobrang happy ko dahil tapos na, well, for now ang burden ng Mom ko. She needs to undergo another operation, this time at her thyroid. Pero it will be terribly okay, so no need to worry much.

GOING BACK TO MY FIRST LOVE While we were celebrating our Foundation Day, I was shocked kasi pinatawag ako ng aming principal sa aming institution. I was worried kasi medyo prone ako sa mga "see me in the office" na yan because of some past issues. I was smiling like a beauty queen (may ganoon?) pagbaba galing sa High School building when our administrator saw me and approached me and talked to me for a request. I have a friend kasi which will resign from her post and nobody will take her place. She was teaching my former subject in the regular school, and that's English for Grade 5 and 6. So to make the long story very short, for a while magiging substitute teacher muna ako ng mga bata until makahanap na sila ng kapalit. And with that, I said "yes." Pero nagkaroon ng problem because there were rumors that I'm having a lot of fun going back to regular school. Admittedly, I miss teaching with the normal kids because for the past two years, iyun ang naging mundo ko. Pero I already adjusted myself to these kids who needs special care and treatments, and I believe kahit I know the real reason, I needed to stay! I have other plans kasi so I decided to go back, na hopefully ma-grant for next school year. I don't know, but hopefully it would come! I need to tell myself that I am a "pang-Metrobank Outstanding Teacher" na teacher from our institution (lakas ng pangarap mo hahaha!).

SAYING GOODBYE IS REALLY HARD Two of my dearest friends have gone out of our institution and I'll be terribly missing them. I remember si T. Aiz, Aileen Yap Chu sa totoong buhay, well sa totoong buhay naman talaga, isa siya sa mga unang nagwelcome sa akin sa Ann Arbor Montessori Grade School two years ago. After her being English 5 and 6 teacher, ako yung papalit sa kanya. So everything about her previous advisory class and all that, ako ang hahandle. Matagal din kaming nagsama and every time we meet, nag-uusap, nagchichikahan and everything kami niyan. Walang tigil. Minsan, aminin na natin friend, mayroon tayong mga mood swings pero she actually addresses that. Aware din naman siya. Mamimiss ko sa kanya ang pagtatanong niya sa akin about English. We were all slaves of the English language and we believe, we are so good on it! Another one was yung aming gala minsang tatlo with my best buddy Andrew sa SM Southmall. Na-try na rin namin na apat together with my dude Juanito sa SM Mall of Asia and sa Robinsons Manila before. Then na-try na rin naming manood ng sine sa ATC, na first time ko super! And at the same time, tinulugan ko pa siya dahil boring yung movie. Mamimiss ko rin ang minsang eating out namin, sa Sbarro and KFC and sa may Boss Chief at sa Charbroiled inside BF Homes. She really needs to move forward because I know the reasons why she did it. And we truly understand. Another friend in which left us (joke lang) was my dear kapatid Ly or Marie Lyrize Agoncillo. Kapatid ang turingan namin sa isa't isa, parang kaming magkapatid dahil wala kaming secrets sa isa't isa, though we only met by happenstance. Lagi kaming nagtatawagan niyan over the phone, or text brigade or sometimes chat over Facebook or Yahoo! Messenger. She will be working at Jeddah and doon siya actually nag-aral at nagdalaga before going here to Manila. Sobrang sad, dahil mahirap na siyang ma-contact because mahal ang bayad pagdating sa text and calls internationally. Another one was the time zone, ahead sila dito sa Pilipinas ng four or six hours, basta mga ganoong oras. Mamimiss ko sa kanya lahat-lahat at alam na niya yun from the letter that I wrote to her, twice! Lahat-lahat mamimiss ko sa kanya, panonood ng sine, kuwentuhan, okrayan, tarayan, tawanan at higit sa lahat, ang mga pampams sa buhay namin! I wasn't able to bade farewell to these two girls of my life but I know we'll meet each other anytime, any moment, any place!

NO OTHER WOMAN This is definitely my favorite movie for now! Though the whole movie's theme is not a fantastic kind of story for the society dahil more on infidelity siya, still it looks different and bentang benta sa madlang people! Lalo na ang mga lines ni Carmi Martin, portrayed as the mother of Cristine Reyes, really historical! "Ang mundo ay isang malaking Quiapo, maraming snatchers!" Nakalimutan ko na yung ibang mga lines na talaga nakakaloka at nakaka-inspire gamitin in real life! Anyways, I was with my best buddy, T. Mhae, T. Doveeh and T. Donna. And talagang sobrang excited ako to see the movie because everybody's talking about it! No wonder nowadays nasa 100M mark na siya in terms of box office ticket selling. No wonder din because magaling yung director nilang si Ruel Bayani, who megged the teleserye Iisa Pa Lamang na bumebenta rin sa mga punch lines! No wonder maganda siya because nandoon ang love kong si Anne Curtis at ang bago kong idol pagdating sa vicious looks na si Cristine Reyes! If only I could watch it again, why not!

Grabe, sobrang na-miss ko ang blogsite ko! Thank you for making my views go up to 2,000 and even more. I'm not asking or begging or even plugging my blogsite but reading my posts makes me feel worthwhile and wholesome more (may ganoon?)

I promise to do writings that will surely be loved and interested to read on!

Toodles!!!

See you soon, T. Aiz and Kaps!!! ☺☺☺

Miss Brouhaha Universe 2011

No, I'm not going to create my own version of beauty pageants. It just so happened that on Tuesday, 13th of September, will be the 60th version of the universal beauty pageant happens here in our planet, Miss Universe.

The Miss Universe official logo
(courtesy of Miss Universe)

I don't understand myself but whenever the months of May to September, I am so glued to the television just to watch Miss Universe. It was always being televised on RPN 9 (good old days, right?) every morning, since it was live via satellite from the United States. What I always want in the whole scenario of the beauty pageant was the parade of candidates from 70 to 80 countries (excluded nations who were Muslims; they were not allowed to join these kinds of pageants because of... Well, I don't know!). They will say something about themselves: their names, age and where do they live, and they will wholeheartedly broadcast the name of their country. You have to wait for at least ten minutes just to see these gorgeous ladies from around the world. Before, they do the parade per continent, starting with the North America, down last to Africa. Right now, they were doing it alphabetically, starting with Albania down to either Zambia or Zimbabwe or Yugoslavia (oh, sorry, this country never exists nowadays).

Aside from the shouting of their personal information is the sashaying of their national costumes. With that, you would know the beauty of their country by the way they muse themselves with different designs and colors of their costumes. What I always love are the national costumes from Asian and Latin American candidates, specifically China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, India, Thailand and of course, the Philippines, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia. Other candidates from Europe and the Americas were always the same design and costume every year, especially in Europe. There were some candidates, in their national costumes, have used their own flag colors, just to represent it. Like France (with the colors blue, white and green), United Kingdom, U.S.A., and many more, they were using their flag colors just to flaunt their country. Nowadays, the Miss Universe gives credit for the women who have bestowed their culture as Best in National Costume.

Venus Raj, 22, Philippines
(courtesy of wallyibong,blogspot.com)

Another thing that I love about watching Miss Universe is choosing their Top 15. In the good old days, they were choosing 10, then they made it to 12, and they had also reached Top 20. Everybody is glued in the boob tube to witness who will make to the top, just a mile away to the crown. Last year, after eleven years, the Philippines was able to put herself in the Top 15. The whole nation were really in happiness, because the day before the pageant, a very sorrowful hostage taking had happened in Manila that shocked not only the whole country, but the whole world. Good thing, Little Miss Sunshine here, named Venus, tilted the Philippines into another dimension by bringing home the bacon. Even though she only lasted as 4th runner-up, putting again the Philippines into the map of beauty queens steered our girl and gay friends of hoping and vying for the crown.

Speaking of runners-up, there were Filipinas, who joined Miss Universe, had able to land in one of the winners of the said beauty pageant. Recently, it was Venus who became 4th runner-up. Eleven years before her designation, Miriam Quiambao became 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 1999. Desiree Verdadero became 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe 1984, same goes with the late Rosario "Chat" Silayan who was awarded as 3rd runner-up. In the 1970s, Rosemarie "Chiqui" Brosas chosen as 4th runner-up in Miss Universe 1975.

Waaaaah!!! I won! I won! I won! - Mpule
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The choosing of who will become Miss Universe terrifies me a lot. To be so honest, I am always getting nervous for the announcement of winners, for no reason at all. If five has been chosen, there will be of course, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st runners-up. The last name that will be called will be the 1st runner-up and automatically, the last candidate on stage will be the newly-crowned Miss Universe of that year. Before they announce it, the host will tell the most important note, which is if possible the current Miss Universe did not fulfill her duties, the 1st runner-up will takeover. In short, the winner will be dethroned (think of abduction). Different kind of emotions have been shown by the winners, either by shouts or no reaction at all. I remember in 1999, the year when Miriam Quiambao fought her country in the pageant. She was named 1st runner-up and automatically, the last candidate is declared Miss Universe, and that is Mpule Kwelagobe from Botswana. Interestingly enough, it was the first time the country of Botswana swooned into the pool of Miss Universe and luckily, they won! The very funny scene of shouting and distorted face of the queen has been shown to almost all of the crowd in the venue. Despite her not-so-glamorous emotion towards her win, she became a titleholder, a history-maker and of course, Miss Universe.

And who could not forget, two beauties from the Pearl of the Orient, were crowned as Miss Universe. In 1969, Gloria Diaz, known for her petite body and witty answer (it was the same year when Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin historically landed via Apollo 11 on the Earth's moon.) was chosen to become Miss Universe. After four years, in 1973, Margarita Moran was also hailed as that year's Miss Universe. Since then, we were waiting for the third Filipina who will become the one. It has been four decades when we won our last championship in beauty pageants. Well, patience is definitely a virtue.

The Folk Arts Theater, now known as Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas
(courtesy of designkultur.wordpress.com)

Being a venue for the Miss Universe is as grand as the Olympics. I heard from some reliable sources that the Miss Universe Organization, the owner of the said pageant bearing its name too, were also choosing the best city or country to become the official venue of the pageant. In 1974 and again in 1994, the Philippines was able to become host of the pageant. History told us that former First Lady Imelda Marcos asked the construction firm of the once-glamorous Folk Arts Theater to finish it as early as possible. It took only 90 days, or three months to finish the said venue. The pageant also held in the morning, to make way for the evening broadcast of the pageant in the United States. This kind of opportunity have shown to the world how beautiful the host country is, telling the audience about some tourist spots and the culture and people inhabiting the place.

They are so into it...
(courtesy of iamapv.blogspot.com)

Watching Miss Universe is like watching a Manny Pacquiao bout, or a UAAP championship. I, myself, am counted as one of the traditional viewers of the beauty pageant. It really makes me happy seeing gorgeous women in their national costumes, swimwear and evening gown. It also makes me realize that the Miss Universe is not only about the perfect vital statistics, the perfect walk and the perfect beauty on the outside but also about the talent, intelligence and congeniality of the candidates. Since then, I always look forward to watch an episode of Miss Universe from start to finish. Last year, I was really excited to go home just to watch the primetime telecast of the pageant. I saw how great Venus Raj was in the pageant. The moment she was called in the Top 15 was made me outstanding and a bit nervous. And these girls, I mean boys, showed that the Filipino are not only into basketball and boxing, but also to beauty pageants. When Venus Raj was called by the host, they jumped into the air, shouted their lungs out and cried with happiness. Two of the greatest designers in our country today were part of these viral video that had 3 million hits on YouTube, and they were Veejay Floresca (who does Bianca Gonzalez's gowns) and Martin Bautista (who does gowns of Kris Aquino and Charlene Gonzales). For them, it was an annual tradition to watch Miss Universe together with their friends and last year's version was the most thrilling, exhilarating and tremendous outcome they had shown to all. Well, they are only four of the millions of viewers of the pageant around the planet. Imagine Miss Universe being televised in some of the moviehouses, coliseums, stadiums and even open areas, just like the Manny Pacquiao fights? Who will be mostly of the members of the audience? Of course, you know who they are!

Let us do hope that our candidate, Shamcey Supsup, would surely bring home the crown from Brazil. Yes, aside from her extraordinary beauty, she has 100% fully-loaded wit to inspire the judges (Lea Salonga happens to be one of the judges for this year) and choose her to be the next Miss Universe. I have a work on Tuesday so probably I could ask my bosses in my company I am working to excuse me because I will watch Miss Universe! Haha, I'm just kidding.

Good luck and toodles!!!

photos courtesy of Google

Anew...

A simple title for this simple blog post...

Facebook had launched a new interface for their photos. And also Blogger, which I think, far better than the old one. A new month was here, September, the first of the so-called "ber" months, in which it clings us to Christmastime. A new family member was added to our institution. For my new age, I need to think anew. It seems that my life has been so dull, nothing has been changed for the better, and worst, I really felt useless. It is now. The time that I need to change for myself. I need to change, I wanted myself to be better!

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I'm looking for some job opportunities abroad, in teaching of course. I don't know if I still have some chances of becoming a true-blood, full-fledged educator in another educational institution. If a possible, perfect job opportunity abroad will knock on my doorstep, why not to grab it! Besides, I already have three years of teaching experience and I truly believe I have the guts! But this attitude of mine is I really hate so much! Laziness. Yes, I'm too lazy to apply. I have too many reasons why I am really not into applying. One is I don't have enough money to spent. When you say job applications in another country, it means placement fees, working visa requirements, seminars, tickets and accommodations, a lot! Second, there are a lot of choices. Countries like the United States, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and so much more has careers and I don't know what to choose. Yes, I could have a greater career here in teaching, since there are lots of good institution sprawling around the metro but who wants to settle for less, right? Aim high for your career, sadly enough, you need to fly and serve the people whom you cannot share your own culture.

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I need new sets of clothes. My wardrobe needs a total makeover because most of my clothes are with me since, imagine this, college! I can actually buy lots of stuff from stores but the thing is, here we go again, I don't know where to shop. I'm still confused whenever I only got to visit a store, to buy this or not to buy this. Instead of purchasing, I'd rather head to the nearest restaurant and just eat! Maybe, it's time for me to reward myself in a different way. I need to buy clothes or anything that will best suit me. Instead of thinking the best foods to be tasted, why not think of the best wardrobe that might add good looks to me. I am a type of person that I really don't take risk in managing clothes, since I'm not into it. Why should I buy a P1,000 worth of polo if I can only wear at least once or twice. If there's a sale, I am barging in, but not too quite, hahaha! But for this time, thanks to all fashion magazine and my fashion icons, I am ready to step out to the catwalk!

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I had a hiatus of fulfilling my dream to become a student. Whenever I see students, whether college or graduate school students, I always dream of maybe one day, I could also be like them. I really miss the time that you are always in a hurry finishing all the required tasks by your college professor. I like the idea of being crammed; a day or two before the said deadline then you are in fast-paced condition finishing the project or a term paper for a certain subject. When you're in a cramming situation, your mind runs too fast and you are thinking the best of your mind, and that makes me having a good grade. I was asking my colleagues how much money will I spent just to study. Some says it's too costly to afford. But there are lots of means to make tuition fees cut in half. If I will pursue it, I'll be asking for some scholarship grants just to study ably. I'll be taking it slowly but indeed surely! And afterwards, I can now use it as my credential if not to some colleges and universities (I'm also considering teaching in colleges and universities) or to abroad. But before thinking it, I need to get inside an admission office, and ask what suits me to become one.

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Part of my talks***s before was to catch a concert, whether local or foreign act. Soon, it will be happening but I don't know when or how? I was thinking of watching a local act at the end of the month, just alone. It would be a dream come true to me, going inside of the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In my entire life, I never had a single chance to get inside of it, not even a peek. And also, I would love to try watching a foreign act, but I don't know where will they put it. This worldwide phenomenal group will again stage themselves in our country, and I wanted to count myself in as their crazy member of the audience. These two things will happen with success if I will save up for it. Of course, I will!

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After my birthday, I needed to change for myself. Concentration is what I really need! I was totally done with my hullabaloos before about love, decision and all. Because of these wacky things, I made myself in a whirlwind situation, which makes my life not on a certain point. And now, I need to think about myself, my whole personality. Enough of having a "blah" life, I wanted to be a superstar, not just a superhero!

Ziegrey, start your engine and please, enjoy every single moment of your ride!!!

Toodles!!!

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24 Happenings on my 24th Birthday

Today is so special, it is my 24th birth anniversary (parang kay Dr. Jose Rizal lang!)

First time kong magse-celebrate ng birthday ko na may pasok. Before kasi laging advanced birthday celebration together with my students and my co-teachers. At paminsan-minsan, natatapat pa sa Linggo ng Wika celebration ng aming institution. But, things have changed, and it is okay. I celebrated it with my dear students and my new colleagues. Despite of it, ang dami pa ring bumati sa akin coming from the different departments, and sobra akong natuwa talaga! Honestly, I was expecting a surprise but nothing happened. Nevertheless, why should you expect a nice surprise from a special someone, if having a new age being added to your life is indeed, surprising! With or without surprise, I may say that this day is very special to me!

Let me share the twenty four things that happened today, which is my birthday!

ONE - I woke up early for no reason at all. Sadyang nagising lang ako not because I am excited to go to work, but according to my body clock. I opened my computer to do four kinds of quizzes for my kids, both in English and in Filipino.

TWO - I already reached the institution I've been working. May nakasabay akong co-teacher but she hasn't known any information that today is my birthday. She was really clueless, but it's okay. Ang kapal ko naman kung ibo-broadcast ko sa kanya na, "uy, birthday ko, greet mo ako!"

THREE - I was really moved with the gestures of my co-teachers sa aming group (Intermediate/High School). They wrote "Happy Birthday Sir Zieg" on my whiteboard and my students hid themselves at the back. Siyempre, nag-astang nagulat ako, but truly I was really touched! I hugged my kids tight and they greeted me, "Happy Birthday!"

FOUR - We had our flag ceremony upstairs. At first, we did the morning prayer, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, and the Ann Arbor hymn, followed by the song "Lord, I Offer My Life!" and calisthenics. After that, again they did a wonderful gesture of singing "Happy Birthday" just for me! Sobrang sweet talaga ng aking mga anak!

FIVE - I stayed with my kids! Para kaming family, ako ang parent, sila ang aking mga anak! We had so much fun talking and talking, though some of them were fighting in petty form. I told them that we'll stay at the library and we'll have our classes there.

SIX - Pagkapasok ko sa library, binati ako ng aking pinakamamahal na kapatid/kaibigan na itago na lang natin sa pangalang Justin Bieber. The normal things he does to me, pinapalo-palo, sinasaktan, tapos tinulak pa ako sa computer kaya may nasirang isang unit (all of these things are only joke!). Afterwards, his students also greeted me "Happy Birthday!" with smile and hugs.

SEVEN - While I was checking the seatworks of my kids, tiyempong pumunta mismo sa aming building ang aking mga dating anak! Sobrang nakakatuwa because they did not forget me! Super touching!!! Since ayaw kong magbanggit ng name, itago na lang natin sila sa mga pangalang Pia Dapito, Hannah Joya, Chelsea Triana, Alanisse Sabugo at Andrea Tolon!

EIGHT - I checked my Facebook account, and almost a hundred na ang bumati sa akin!!! Well, thank you so much!!! I was thinking of saying thank you to each and everyone who greeted me!

NINE - I also checked my Twitter account, hoping for a greeting from my love, Anne Curtis. As usual, of course, and what could I expect, nothing! Period!

TEN - I went to the canteen to have a late recess! I saw my dear friend na itago na lang natin sa pangalang Miss Australia! Siyempre, binati ako ng bonggang bongga! Since, they have a stall at our canteen, nakakatuwa because her mom gave me my favorite, tuna pesto!!! Wala nga lang tinapay! Thank you po!!!

ELEVEN - My kids from the Third Group also greeted me! Super sweet!

TWELVE - I went to the canteen to have my lunch and of course, a bunch of kids greeted me! Sobrang sweet talaga nila!!! Isang bata, itago na lang natin sa pangalang Ilog, as usual binati ako! And also with the same people who greeted me. And marami pa; they were my former kids! Gosh, how much I miss them!!!

THIRTEEN - We had our faculty meeting and laking tuwa ko because the whole teachers greeted me and sang me the "Happy Birthday" song! Sobrang nakakatuwa! My dire wish, "mahuli na si Hoo Lee Kha!!!"

FOURTEEN - While we're having our meeting, we had our snacks and they thought na galing sa akin ang pan de coco at juice! Hehehe, how I wish!!! Well, salamat na rin for the compliment!!!

FIFTEEN - I went to my tutorial and the father of my kid, literally pulled him just to greet me Happy Birthday. How sweet!!!

SIXTEEN - My tutee, Matthew, also greeted me on my birthday!!!

SEVENTEEN - I went to the faculty lounge of my former friends just to have some chit-chats. Nakita ako ng aking kaibigan and of course, kumanta siya ng bonggang-bonggang "Happy Birthday" na sinabayan pa ng isa! Sobrang tuwa ko! I know that today is really my special day. Afterwards, we talked about the plans for the Foundation Week.

EIGHTEEN - We went out already, talked about this mysterious person on Facebook. And went straight to SM Southmall with my best buddy, just to do some canvassing!

NINETEEN - We ate a light snack at McDonald's munching our favorite Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Kung puwede lang umulit pero hindi. Bawal sa akin ang manok! But still, I'm eating it! Makulit rin ako, right?

TWENTY - Nag-try akong tumaya sa lotto. Yesterday, I wasn't able to win because my numbers did not match correctly. Now, I'm trying my luck to win millions of peso, not only for myself, but for my whole family!

TWENTY ONE - My best buddy and I went on separate ways. I need to go to SM Muntinlupa early to buy my handa. Since medyo low budget ngayon, I only bought a cake roll from Goldilocks, Selecta Hersheys ice cream, Andoks roasted chicken and my Dad's specialty, pancit canton, na parang yung mga pancit sa 168 sa Divisoria, sa sobrang sarap!!!

TWENTY TWO - I texted all my friends who greeted me today!!! Super happy for what they did to me! They made me felt so special!!!

TWENTY THREE - I non-stop thanked all of my Facebook friends who greeted me today! No words can describe my friendship to them! It's not about how many people greeted you, but the thought of remembering the most important day of the year, my birthday, and;

TWENTY FOUR - I ended my birthday with a prayer of gratitude and thanks, through the Rosary!

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln.

I know that a 24-year-old guy or girl is already a marrying type, or if not, whatsoever, it's just a mere kind of number. What is important is how you grow from the inside, by means of being a matured one and an intellectual one! I know myself that I am thinking of the best thing I could do, and I need to start it today!

Again from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much for sharing your life to me!!! Thanks for the wonderful friendship and camaraderie!!!

Toodles!!!

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