The Original Haven

My Tears Woke Me Up

2010-05-24T16:24:00.002+08:00

I dreamt of my cousin Ryan today. I've been wanting to dream of him to say my goodbyes.

My uncle Pitong, mom, dad, and I were in my parents' room. We were talking about Ryan and everything was still so fresh. I asked my uncle questions about his son Ryan. My mom and dad left the room and it was only me and my uncle. I remembered how dad said he was trying to reach Rupert (Ryan's older brother) to tell him the news that his little brother's gone now, and to check on him as well. My dad was taken aback that after a few rings the call went to voice mail and it was Ryan's voice he heard. Rupert probably gave his old number to Ryan. And so desperately wanting to hear Ryan's voice once more, I asked my uncle if I could call his number and if recording was still on there. My uncle dialed the number and gave me his phone. I listened, but the noisy background was covering up his voice, but his voice was there and that was good enough for me. I asked my uncle if he'd keep his recording on there forever, my uncle broke down and cried. I felt sorry for asking all those questions.

Later was a road trip with cousins. We were in a car, maybe a Tamaraw FX or Pajero? And Rupert, I think, was driving. I was sitting at the back seat with Sachie Candy and other cousins. I was eating and ranting on about Ryan when suddenly, Sachie pointed to the front seat saying Ryan was there. I looked over, and there he was, that pretty face I missed, my lovely cousin Ryan. I was shocked and I was asking how this could be. Didn't he just take his own life? Weren't we just grieving over his death? Didn't I just see his father break down when we talked about his son who passed away?

They were explaining but none of the things they said could get through me. My own thoughts were too loud and were occupying me. All I could grasp were the last few words "basta wala nadayun..." (but he wasn't able to push through... ) I was very thankful and delighted but I stopped myself from feeling all that when I saw the expression on my other cousins' faces. "Dayunun gihapun diay niya?" (He's still going to go through with it?) And my cousin Sachie Candy said yes, and Ryan, with a very straight and certain face also said yes. Ryan, as I know him, is the type of guy who'll do what he wants and once he makes a decision, it's most of the time for certain. Plus, not to mention his pride.

I looked around, still with the bowl of food in my hands, I suddenly cried. I broke down, cried, and begged inside the cramped car. I cried so wildly, desperately, begging him with all of me not to go through with it. My cousins looked at me with their puzzled faces and I cried out, "Magmahay nia ku if dili naku siya hangyuon, kahibaw ku magmahai jud ku. Ryan please ayaw nalang, please. PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!!" (I might regret it if I don't beg him not to do it, I know I'll regret it. Ryan please don't do it. PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!!). And Ryan's very certain look turned to certain, and I could slowly see certainty fading away from his face. Certainty didn't fully fade away, it did a bit but it was still there. I was half awake by now because my heart and chest were aching and my head was also aching and the tears in my eyes were just about to pour. I fought back waking up to go back to the dream to see Ryan again and beg even more, beg harder. I was returning from dream to reality to dream to reality to dream and finally, reality. My tears poured in heavy, and I was awake now.

As I was typing this entry, my face was wet with tears until the tears dried off. Now that I'm closing this entry, I'm about to cry again. It felt so real, my begging him to stay was real, and now the aching and longing for my cousin Ryan to come back is prevailing again. My throat hurts because I'm holding in a loud cry.

Ryan, wherever you are, I hope you read our letters for you. I hope you see how real these tears are and how sincere are love for you is. I love you forever and until after forever. I miss you very much. I love you, I love you. See you soon, okay?

* thank you boyfriend for these edits. We made these tarpaulins.

A Letter to Boyfriend...

2010-03-18T16:46:00.001+08:00

This reached 164 notes. :) Three years, I still feel the same. :D

In love,
-pringles08

My First Day Officially Off School!

2010-03-18T16:30:00.002+08:00

Hello dearest Blogspot! Although I have been away blogging elsewhere, I still love you. You are still my Original Haven. I have been off blogging at Tumblr since it is very accessible, easy to use, and it fits my "busy" days. I can just drop in tidbits of rants and stuff. So there.

It's summer now, for a few days at least. I think in two weeks, enrollment for summer classes will begin. I've thought a lot about how my summer will be.

Summer classes (obligatory)
Attend and sit-in in classes
Exercise
Get in touch with art once more
Apply for a summer job (If my summer class schedule permits it)
Go to the beach (obligatory with pleasure)
Save up! Save, save, save!
Have more freelance work done
Hong Kong!

These are just plans, and it could change. Don't condemn me if I don't get to do them all, okay?

Today I slept late, around 3am, but that's not new though. I got up for lunch and watched television in my sister's room until I fell asleep. I woke up around 3pm and had bread and coffee. What do you think? Productive start? Haha. Seriously, I want to exercise soon. Recently I've been weighing myself and the last time I checked I'm at 103lbs. I don't remember going over 100! Maybe there were times in high school, but I don't remember it at all.

My new school has got me busy. I've been adjusting and whatnot. Although there were a few subjects I didn't have to attend because I've already taken them up, and although most of my classes (after midterms) were half day, I still felt pretty beaten up at the end of the day. Must be too much rest, yes? But I still suck at time management, always been a problem I haven't really fixed. Also, driving really tires me so much now especially when it's traffic! Otherwise, it's pretty okay. I've also loved driving alone, I enjoy the solitude, if you can call it that.

Three years! Elwin and I celebrated our third anniversary two days ago. I thought we'd skip the whole celebration thing since he had classes up until 8:30pm. I was home and dressed in my house clothes already when he called after his classes, he said he was on his way and that we had to celebrate somehow. We ate at AA's. It wasn't fancy, but I still enjoyed it. We walked from my house to AA's and walked back after we had our dinner date. He also gave me a chocolate! :D Thank you Lord for the three years.

My batch mates will be graduating soon, but I have fixed my feelings on that. This is the situation I'm in right now and I've learned to accept it. I'm in fact happy, I've learned more than I could have in my old school and I get to go to the same school as Elwin! I do miss my friends from the old school, but I'll still get to see them. ;)

The whole flying off to America thing, it's a blur. I may or may not be flying off this year. I did tell my mom and dad if we could wait until I graduate. I REALLY WANT TO GRADUATE BEFORE I LEAVE. They said we'll see.

My sister will be in college soon, she's graduating on the 26th of March. Would have been lovely if we graduated together, but then again, that's not going to happen and I'm glad my parents understand. :)

This blog entry was just jumping from topic to topic. I was never really good with organizing my thoughts, I know that and that's just how it is. Haha. But it's my blog space and it's been a while. I'm home, once again. :D

Thank you Lord for being faithful to me this whole semester. You are faithful even if I am not. Amen! Thank you for getting me, Elwin, my sister, and friends through. Elwin and the others still have until next week with their defenses and whatnots, but I thank you Lord in advance. :)

Let your will be done.

-pringles08

Possible Move

2010-01-11T20:02:00.000+08:00

So I'm trying out to blog elsewhere again. I have been enticed with the new features that comes with Tumblr now. And they keep changing and improving, as opposed to blogger, it feels like it's been like this since I've started. Although I only stayed a few months over at Tumblr, I've had my share of fun. In fact, I moved back here since it was TOO MUCH fun over there. Haha. I love blogger, I do. It feels like a more sincere place, not that Tumblr isn't- but it is more friendly and social over there. But I've been blogging a lot lately, not like before where in I pop in twice a month or once in six months. Blogging almost daily has been something I've been trying to do. I'm almost leaving so I'd want to pack up memories I can reminisce to. Blogging daily at Tumblr is just way easier than here, I guess that is why Tumblr is addicting. I can just easily micro blog or easily upload a photo in a jiff.

I will try it out there and let you know how it goes. I still love you blogger. You are afterall my orginal haven. :)

-pringles08

I Gots Me a NEW RAM.

2010-01-09T00:44:00.000+08:00

So I finally got my new RAM. I traded in new set of clothes for this baby, and it is well worth it. :)

While we canvassed, I settled for N*Genius (was that the name?) which sold the RAM I needed for 2300php. The store beside it at Ayala new wing- Thinking Tools, sold it for about 2500php plus 100php for installation fee. Gaisano's Interpace sold it for 2200php, but they were out of stock. I've heard PC Express is the cheapet but trying to check PC Express ot has been stalling me for well over half a month now, and so I decide to get it done with.

We were at a dinner party at Grand Convention and I decided to leave for a bit with my sister. We did it quick and we were out in a jiffy. The restroom visit just stalled us a bit. We reached the car when mom called, party was over and my uncle were taking them home. So my sister and I headed straight home, even if we were slightly tempted to stay behind and stroll around. But we decided to be good daughters.

My sister drove us home, her first without dad in the car. Just when we decided to be good daughters, we decided to disobey mom and had Holly drive. I think she technically said that I drive on the way to Ayala, and we were on the way home when she was driving. Haha. We got home, I saw my dad was smiling proudly as Holly parked her car. :) We told him not to tell mom. Haha.

So my 2 old 512MB RAMs were removed and were replaced by a 2GB Kingston RAM with 3 months warranty. The guy said he couldn't very well just "ADD" in the memory since the 2GB and the 512MB RAMs didn't have the same frequency. Sachie told me she had 2GB RAM "added" in. But that was months ago and the guy said my RAM is out of date and is about to be faced out. Oi. New technology every day! Sometimes I just can't keep up.

/* will be uploading photos soon once I find my E71 phone kit and be able to get hold of the CD to install it on the PC and have my phone plugged in */

New RAM baby,

-pringles08

PS: I am happy to report it has SIGNIFICANT difference on the performance and I can use Photoshop now without having to wait for eternity for every action!!! Hooray~ Thank you Jesus. :] And thank you mother for this gift.

I THIRST.

2010-01-08T23:57:00.002+08:00

I was up late on a school night, not that it's unusual. So it was right in the middle of Thursday night going Friday dawn, realized I was thirsty. No, not thirsty for water- not physical thirst. My soul was thirsty. I was thirsting for the Lord's words.

It has been a long while since I last attended a youth group or fellowship. The Sunday masses have been holding me out long enough, but I honestly am up for God's words- more of it. I was longing for His words more than the rituals man has made. Honestly, and to no offense meant at all (no really, no offense for real), I'd rather attend a church service than a mass. Their's just more depth in a church service, more meat than a mass. Yes, it is up to a person's intimacy with the Lord, but it really does help to digest God's words with fellow Christians.

So I was up, I turned the TV on and scanned for a preaching channel of some sort. I used to watch these before and take down notes, and I did just that.

My notes:

God has a plan for you - LIFE.
The devil has a plan for you too - misery, pain, death.
Adam and Eve wore "robes of light" and had no artificial clothing on
Adam and Eve bit the apple and went through spiritual death
1 Peter 5:8 warns us to "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
Job 1: 7 "The LORD said to Satan, "'Where have you come from?' Satan answered the LORD, 'From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it.'"
Why is the devil bad? If you want to hurt somebody, you hurt someone they love. God loves us so much and it hurts Him each time we sin- this is why the devil is after us. He hates Jesus and he goes for us.
1 John 4:4 "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." - God is greater than anything else, greater than the one who is in the earth.
The devil wanted God's place.
The devils' punishment: Revelation 20:10 "And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever."
We are at war: Revelation 12:17 "Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring—those who obey God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus."
To the devils and his followers: Matthew 25:41 "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'"
Ezekiel 28:18 "By your many sins and dishonest trade you have desecrated your sanctuaries. So I made a fire come out from you, and it consumed you, and I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching."
The devil is pure evil. God gave him many chances to repent but he never did.
How to protect ourselves from the devil: Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."
What Jesus used every time: Ephesians 6:17 "Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." -- Jesus would always say "It is written."
James 4:7-8 "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."

I know my notes are quite a mess, fragments of thoughts- but I think you can put it all together. This is just an outline after all. I know in the future these verses will help me. Not the first time I heard of these verses, but it was nice to here them all again. And in Hebrews 13:5, God is faithful to His promise: I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Even if I go off the course at times, God never leaves me and is always there willing to welcome me into His arms each time I want to run back to Him again. :D

I am blessed.

I used: http://www.biblegateway.com and chose NIV (New International Version- as is my bible)

You can also visit: http://amazingfactskids.org --The channel I was on had this program for kids which I was listening to, I think this was their website.

Christian and daughter of the Lord,

-pringles08

I SAY #1

2010-01-07T20:56:00.002+08:00

pay no mind to those who back stab you and gossip about you, remember: they have NOTHING that you want. (:

You probably have something they envy. ;)

-pringles08

Blessings Early in 2010

2010-01-07T18:00:00.003+08:00

Blessings so far:

* New Year - Hello 2010
* Found a planner for me - will be arriving in a week or two, it's a Starbucks planner Malaysian Ed.

* Stronger relationship with my boyfriend - just falling deeper

* My mom's mamogram turned out good - I assume this because I've heard nothing bad when we got the results back

* I am still earning somehow - although I have to fight and battle against laziness

* I'm getting a new RAM - soon, I just have to get out there and buy it

* My blog is alive as ever

* We are all healthy

* Our new garage just got done

* Two new commercial spaces we will have for rent is shaping up

* AND MY SISTER JUST GOT A 10-YEAR US VISA!!! Oh yea~ and my parents already got their 10-year VISA two years ago I think.

A few blessings, and more to count. :)

God is good, all the time. And all the time, indeed God is good. :)

[hearts] how's your 2010 so far? Like I said, let's make this awesome! :D

my life so far,
-pringles08

PS: I'm still confused whether I should leave during or after summer, I'm leaning towards during summer since I'm sort of getting worked up with school.

2010: Boyf && Fam | Not Yet School-Ready

2010-01-04T23:45:00.000+08:00

something cute from off the web

Yesterday Elwin spent Sunday with us. It wasn't his first time spending Sunday with me and my family, but it was a first that he went to church with us. I left with him the claim stub for mom's pants which she had altered at Magic Fit. Clumsy me, so boyfriend came to the rescue and got it for me at Ayala and got here early, before we left for church. We had my aunt's Fettuccine for snacks and we were off to church, Alliance of Two Hearts. we went on the afternoon mass since my mom wasn't able to wake up early, so it follows that I wasn't up early as well.

After church we went to Carmelite's and then to Ayala. Dad did groceries and Mom had her nails done. Elwin and I went to Taco's to grab some grub. Elwin was so sweet as to offer to bring my mother the food she ordered which was all the way down to the 2nd basement. I waited at Taco's all the way at 3rd floor and Holly arrived with her Seattle's Best food. Not later Elwin came back and we enjoyed the usual order.

We went around after eating. I thought of getting a DS for myself because I saw one in a cute blue green color and DS always struck me as a more kid-friendly gadget whereas PSPs are more for teenagers. But I'll still think about that, don't want to jump into something I know too little of. Also we went around looking for headphones for my sister and RAM for my laptop. Yes, I haven't yet got it, but mom gave me the money now. New RAM, real soon.

We had dinner at FoodChoices, the usual sizzling love. And then a bit more going around and Holly got new headphones, 600++php. Dad wasn't for it, but it was my sister's money to spend. After that, Elwin had to part with us as we headed down to basement parking. It was a pretty good Sunday. It's always a good day with Elwin, all the more with him plus my family. :)

Monday -- School just came too soon. Research1 was a less than 30 minutes and IT121 was a no show, after waiting 2 hours. Oi! Then OS was attendance only, and so I decided to ditch the rest of the day because of the 2-hour break and most likely no show teachers. It was not nice to leave Elwin in school, it would have been nice to just hung out with him since there was no class, but I was way too sleepy. Stupid me slept late again because I slept in during the afternoon. So there, also I though I'd be able to accompany my dad in bringing my sister and mom to the airport, but I just slept in again from around 1++pm to 6++pm. And now 11:20pm I'm still up. When will I learn? You tell me. :p

Mom and sister are off to Manila for my sister's interview tomorrow for a renewal of VISA. Please help pray she gets her VISA. I prayed hard that the interview will go on smoothly and that the Holy Spirit be with my sister and mother all through out. Now, it's in God's hands-- He'll surely now what's best for us all.

And an update on my flying off to States, I'm confused whether to fly in during summer or stay for summer classes and fly after. I'll surely have to prepare flying in Miggy. It will all fall into place early enough, I hope. Tomorrow another school day I will dread and am just not used to just yet. Oi! Physics, you are a prick.

So I rant a lot,

-pringles08

PS: Cheers to 2009 and hello to 2010. Let's make it awesome, ya? :) Happy lessed new year to all, may it be a properous year ahead for all of us.

My Year Ending Post.

2009-12-31T21:05:00.000+08:00

[Okay, so I totally ripped off the title from Elwin's blog entry. HAHA.]

I rushed to Fooda to buy ingredients for Black Sambo dessert. I somehow kept calling it Black Samba. The grocery was packed and the lines were long, I see a lot of people were doing last minute errands as well. My sister and I finished surprisingly quick though. Thank God.

So while waiting for my mother last night to finish bonding with her friends, my dad, sister, and I were at Starbucks. I was scanning through Foodie Mag, the cookbook magazine and took photos of some ingredients. Culinary has always been close to my heart. I remember watching Rachel Ray's cooking show and others of the like. I remember buying the cute orange apron, that wooden chopping board, and taking a baking session at Caro and Marie. If only we had a better kitchen. Anyways, so I thought of making Elwin something for New Year. :)

I researched online the ingredients for Black Samba but mom said she had her own. It took time before she found it so we were able to go purchase the ingredients at around 3:30pm. Elwin was already on his way to our house. By the time he got to our house, I was done with one layer. But I messed it up! I didn't used hot water. Thankfully we had spare ingredients so I had to start over.

Elwin made Mango Float and he brought over some to our place. It was the best tasting one, no kid. :D Even Holly commended his Mango Float. I was still going nuts over trying to make the Black Samba work. I told Elwin to tell his family we just bought it, in case it tasted bad.

Mom said it was like we were exchanging gifts, him with his Mango Float and me with my Black Samba. My Black Samba however was far from perfect. The taste of his Mango Float was delectable.

So I'm thankful Elwin had dinner over at our place with my dad, mom, sister, and three aunts (goco, saco, laku). I couldn't imagine any better way of spending our last dinner for the year 2009.

2009 was full of ups and downs. I enrolled in three different Universities for this year, took and entrance exam 4 times, went out and open to my family about my relationship with Elwin, had Phoebe as an addition to our family and keep Miggy company, met up with old friends (elementary and high school), and faced new challenges like enrolling without my dad and going around downtown on my own. So I guessed I can say I'm a bit more independent than I used to be. I'm not fully there yet, but I'm surely getting their.

Cheers to 2009, for the blessings, the challenges, the friends, family, dramas, and all others.

Let's usher in 2010 with a big smile on or face, a heart full of love and hope, and with the belief that things will only get better. God has a lot of great plans for each of us this 2010, I believe.

Thankful for 2009 and all the more for the coming 2010,

-pringles08

PS: I still have post/late blog entries to put up.

Christmas Cards!

2009-12-24T20:22:00.000+08:00

So I bought a whole bunch of Christmas cards and I want to send them out to friends, family, and people! :D

I've been thinking about doing this for 3 days now, but I figured it was too late. Christmas will be over before my card gets to you. But who cares? Everyday IS Christmas as long as in our hearts we know and remember that Christ is the reason and purpose of our being. He is the gift of God and our way to eternal life and salvation.

So if you want to get a belated Christmas card from me, please send me your address!

Have a Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays to all!

your friend,

-pringles08

7 Sections.

2009-12-23T14:05:00.000+08:00

SECTION 1 : HAVE YOU EVER

1. Cheated on someone? No.

2. Fallen off the bed? Yes.

3. Broken someone’s heart? Not that I'm aware of.

4. Had your heart broken? Yes.

5. Had a dream come true? Yes.

6. Done something you regret? Yes, but it passes.

SECTION 2 : CURRENTLY

1. Wearing? White spag straps and boxers.

2. Have any piercings? Ears pierced.

3. Drive? Yes.

4. Ever Smoked? No.

5. Tattoos? No.

SECTION 3 : LAST PERSON YOU…

1. Hugged? Elwin.

2. Kissed? Mom.

3. IMed? Eduard.

4. Talked on the phone to? My aunt.

5. Yelled at? Phoebe, my sister's chi.

SECTION 4 : PERSONAL

1. What do you/did you want to be when you finish(ed) school? To be stable, satisfied, and happy.

2. What has been the best day of your life? The day I decided to be a Christian. And the good days just kept on coming. :)

3. What comes first in your life? Family, Friends, and Studies.

4. What are you most scared of? Not knowing.

5. What do you usually think about before you go to bed? Things I have to deal with.

6. Did you lose someone you really loved? Yes.

7. Love your family? With every bit of me.

SECTION 5 : FAVORITE

1. Movie: A Walk to Remember.

2. Song: Stick Around - Azure

3. Ice Cream Flavour: After 8.

4. Fruit: Mango

5. Candy: Kendi Mint

6. Day of the Week: Saturday

7. Color: Blue

SECTION 6 : DO YOU

1. Like to give hugs? super tight ones. :D

2. Like to walk in the rain? YES.

3. Prefer black or blue pens? black.

4. Like to travel? Yes.

5. Sleep on your side? Every side is my side. x)

6. Have a goldfish? No. My dad does.

7. Ever have the falling dream? Yes. Not too often anymore.

8. Have stuffed animals? Yes.

SECTION 7 : THIS OR THAT

1. Pierced nose or tongue? nose.

2. MTV or BET? MTV.

3. 7th Heaven or Dawson’s Creek? 7th Heaven.

4. Sugar or salt? Salt.

5. Silver or gold? Silver.

6. Chocolate or flowers? Both. But I'd say flowers.

7. Color or Black-and-white photos? colored.

8. M&Ms or skittles? M&Ms.

9. Stay up late or sleep in? Stay up late.

10. Hot or cold? Cold.

11. Ketchup or mustard? Ketchup.

12. Spring or Fall? Fall.

13. Happy or sad? Happy.

14. Wonder or amazement? Amazement.

15. Mexican or Italian food? Mexican.

16. O.C. or Laguna Beach? Neither.

Questions I Answered.

2009-12-23T00:41:00.000+08:00

What’s your favorite color gummy bear?

- the green or yellow ones I think.

What is the sexiest part of the opposite sex’s body?

- smile, hair, eyes.

Have you ever made up/sang a song for someone you cared about?

- They never heard it.

Ever had a song sang about/for you?

- I think.

Is there a baby in the room with you right now?

- Nope. Only two doggies.

Do you know how to dance?

- What do you think?

Where do you sing the most, in the car, the shower or other?

- car and shower. x) Alone times.

What is your favorite thing that is green?

- My pringles sour cream junkfood (?)

What did your last text message say?

- "Maybe maka photobooth ku bt I have 2 go home after..."

Boxers, briefs or boxer briefs?

- briefs and then boxers. x)

What is your middle name?

- My mother's maiden name.

What is the way to your heart?

- sweet surprises and sincere romantic gestures. :) the little thoughtful things. :)

What do you smell like?

- A guy.

What’s in your pocket?

- No pockets on boxers.

Anything in your mouth?

- pringles sour cream and onions. D:

Ever hurt yourself playing Wii?

- Never played Wii. So, no.

Do you have freckles?

- Thankfully, I don't.

How many languages can you say “Hello” in?

- at least 6 I think.

What’s the last movie you saw in the theater?

- Ninja Assasin.

Ever jumped/fallen/been pushed in a pool with your clothes on?

- Yes.

Are you wearing any clothes that you wore yesterday?

- Yes.

Name a song that you know all the words to:

- Burn by Usher.

Are you in love with someone right now?

- Yes.

What’s the last thing you watched on TV?

- I cannot remember. Pretty sure it was something on Disney channel. :p

What’s the last video game you played?

- Tekken 6?

Who is your daddy and what does he do?

- My mother's husband and he is a man of business. :p

Can you do the alphabet in sign language?

- Yes!

Do you have an unkle named Joe?

- Not that I know of.

Do you wear glasses?

- Unfortunately.

What can you hear right now?

- Air condition buzzing. :p

Did you feel better or worse or the same yesterday?

- The same?

Ever been overseas?

- Yes.

What are your plans for today?

- Sleep, wrap gifts.

How long have you had MySpace?

- sinceway back but it was never active.

What was your favorite childhood show?

- Little Lulu, Popeye, Dexter's Lab, PPG, Akazukin Chacha, and a whole bunch more.

Are you close to your siblings?

- Close enough.

What was your first job?

- McD crew. Cashier/ Take out window/ Runner and the works.

Do you bite your nails?

- Before grade 3 I did, before we had lessons on tapeworms, ringworms, and the like.

Do you like your feet?

- Yes.

Do you sleep well at night?

- I sleep heavy. x)

BOLD IT!

2009-12-22T23:54:00.000+08:00

bold what's true about you.

1. I’m in my bedroom now.
2. I’m in Asia.
3. My hair is black. (Sorta. And naturally.)
4. My best friend is of the opposite sex.
5. My best friend is my significant other.
6. I’m currently listening to music.
7. In fact, I listen to music more than 80% of the time.
8. My parents are still married.
9. I have an older sister.
10. I prefer wearing skirts over pants/jeans.
11. I love high heels.
12. I have plans for tomorrow.
13. My watch is white.
14. My cell phone is neither a slide nor a flip.
15. I’m near-sighted.
16. I use smileys a lot.
17. My music player is Samsung.
18. My significant other’s birthday is in September.
19. My razor is pink.
20. I love the rain.
21. I’m chatting with someone on instant messenger now.
22. I use MSN.
23. I have a Facebook account.
24. I’ve more or less abandoned my MySpace account.
25. My last name has only three letters in it.
26. My middle name sounds prettier than my first name.
27. I’m terrified of cockroaches.
28. I’m using Windows Vista now.
30. I’m not on a desktop computer.
31. I just watched a video on Youtube.
32. I have over 200 favourites on Youtube.
33. And I’ve watched at least 1000 videos.
34. I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life.
35. And I don’t intend to try one either.
36. I’ve been on a plane all by myself.
37. I’d rather sing well than dance well.
38. I’m satisfied with my height, but not with my weight.
39. My hair is naturally wavy.
40. My nails are painted.
41. I know how to drive but don’t have a license.
42. It’s almost midnight now.
43. I own an animal print wallet.
44. Zebra print is my favourite.
45. I take pictures with my cell phone a lot.
46. I love black eyeliner. (But don't really use it :p)
47. Saturday is my favourite day of the week.
48. And tomorrow is Saturday!
49. I loved Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa in POTC.
50. I play the piano pretty well.
60. I’M AWESOME.

bold what you love.

1) Striped socks.
2) Winter vacation.
3) Minty breath.
4) Warm hands.
5) Sublime.
6) Proving people wrong.
7) Sketching.
8) Steel drums.
9) Tampons.
10) The Sims 2.
11) Kissing. (the term kisses sounds better. :D)
12) Backpacks.
13) Cloudy weather.
14) Picking out presents for people.
15) Kevin Flamme.
16) Boys.
17) Old movies.
18) Reminiscing.
19) Mario Party.
20) Orange juice.
21) Interesting people.
22) Late-night texting.
23) Cool teachers.
24) Levi jeans.
25) The city bus.
26) Cardigans.
27) Sneezing.
28) Drinking cold water.
29) Finding money in my pockets.
30) Making connections.
31) Books.
32) Bolding surveys.
33) A clean bedroom. (But it doesn't follow my bedroom is clean xD)
34) Collages.
35) Meeting people.
36) Comfortable positions.
37) Headphones.
38) Marathons.
39) Packing to go somewhere.
40) Mascara.
41) Daydreaming.
42) Possibilities.
43) Ramen.
44) Notepads.
45) Burt’s Bees.
46) Babysitting.
47) Actually getting homework done.
48) Feeling good about myself.
49) Complimenting people.
50) PostSecret.
51) Confiding in people.
52) Themed things.
53) T shirts.
54) Gentlemen.
55) Singing harmonies.
56) Being surprised.
57) New clothes.
58) Target.
59) Long eyelashes.
60) Bright Eyes.
61) Naps.
62) Nicely-dressed boys.
63) Barack Obama.
64) Tweezed eyebrows.
65) Inside jokes.
66) Eye-contact.
67) Acronyms.
68) Thinking.
69) Animals.
70) Collecting turtles.
71) Understanding.
72) Friendship bracelets. (Not really bracelets but something like it. :D)
73) Meaningful items.
74) Simon & Garfunkel.
75) Silly pictures.
76) Raspberries.
77) Not going to school.
78) Star Trek.
79) Reading blogs.
80) Showering away problems.
81) Worn-in shoes.
82) Paranormal televison shows.
83) Facebook chat.
84) Baked ziti.
85) Visiting my elementary school.
86) Soft blankets.
87) Big words.
88) Staying up late.
89) Second chances.
90) Piggy-back rides.
91) Saying words over and over until they sound really strange.
92) Surrealism.
93) The feeling of relief after going pee.
94) Home videos.
95) Unusual names.
96) Diving boards.
97) Smilies.
~~98) Cats.~~
99) Feeling better.
100) Considerate people.

Out With the Siblings

2009-12-22T23:00:00.000+08:00

So yesterday I was finally able to go malling with Elwin's little siblings. I haven't seen them in the longest time. They rode the jeepney to Ayala Mall (I could imagine how that was for Elwin). And I went with my sister. We met up at KFC to grab some grub.

After KFC and Comfor Lounge, Holly separated with us to meet up with her friends. So it was me, Elwin, AC, and Yan2. We went to Metro Gaisano kids' department to buy AC and Yan2 Christmas presents. I bought AC a cute barbie purse which is all glittery and Elwin bought her a wallet. We already bought Yan2 his gift (boxing set thinger) so Elwin only got him 1 Pokemon mini action figure thing. Elwin was also able to buy something for his mami (grandmother). We bumped into Santa and took some photos of the kids with him. He was giving away candies. After that we bought stuff for Rhiann, our god daughter. We packed it and dropped it off at Shakey's where JR (Rhiann's father) was working at. We also had our snacks #2 there. Slush for the kids after their meal and we met up with Holly. Photos by the mall Christmas tree and they were of to go home. They were supposed to be home by 7pm but I think it went over 7. Cab Plate: GXK285

So after they left, Holly and I went around a bit looking for something to buy for dad. We bought mum a mug from Starbucks. We also gave her s Starbucks mug the last time. I think this will be more than the 5th time I'm giving her a cup or mug of some sort. She's just fond of those things. Starbucks also had Serendipity to serenade their guests for that night. As for dad's present, we eyed on a book and magazine. We resolved to Holly buying on the 23rd when she goes out with her friends, in case something better comes up. :p

So enjoy the photos that tell the tale:

KFC. Metro Gaisano. Christmas Tree.

Miscellaneous

Happy Holidays

all the way from CEBU! ;)

have a lovely one!

-pringles08

[12.23.09]

Elwin's Blogspot

2009-12-22T15:00:00.001+08:00

My boyfriend's blogspot account: Rants and Waves

Yehoo~ I'm excited for updates on this one for sure! :) I checked it out before I went to bed early in the morning. I wanted to comment but I can't seem to. =/

Anyhoo. I've got to get ready now. Off to Ayala with Elwin and his little brother and sister and me with my sister. I hope we get to do our Christmas shopping for the 'rents. And I hope we get to watch Avatar! :) If not today, tomorrow perhaps?

-pringles08

Eduard Sy

2009-12-22T14:17:00.003+08:00

You asked for this. :) haha.

So let me tell you about my dear friend Mr. Eduard Stuart Ochea Sy. He was my friend way back 5th grade in my 1 year stay at Cebu Cherish School. I had my share of fond memories in that school: hide and seek, modern day camping, dancing, chinese garter, my fainting, and the swings! I've also had bad memories from that place, but I keep in mind the goods ones first. I had to transfer to Sacred Heart School for Girls because CCS didn't have any religion or bible related subject which was important to my mother.

My last memory of my friend Eduard was when he used to phone me home, after I transfered school. Of course, the forgetful man (man daw o!) that he is, he could not remember this. I remember I'd hang out with the boys a lot- Eduard, Martin, and Baudric most of the time. I'd tag along one of them when we played hide and seek and they'd get annoyed at times because of course you'll be spotted easier if you crowd. But I did not want to hide alone. Haha.

So after 8 years or so, one morning I was early at school and bored. I decided to go to the cafe just beside school and just kill the time surfing the net. I said I was bored right? So I saw "Eduard Sy" on FB posting stuff up, "5 Things ..." thing- that sort of post. So Baudric commented, and I commented back as well about Eduard being a cheater. He placed 3 things or so in one number. After our exchange of comments, he replied; but the replies seemed dry, as though he was conversing online with a complete stranger. I then shot the question "kaila ka nako?" (Do you know me?) Haha. Sure enough, he didn't and barely had any idea. He guessed I was a DJ of a local radio station (where in the world he got that idea is beyond me). Poor guy. I did not say who I was and I made him think. It took him the next day to figure out who I was and the rest was online history. Haha.

Little Ed

I like this edited photo, tie and all:

Here's a recent photo with face uncovered,

a little miracle for this month:

Did I mention I was significantly taller than him back in 5th grade? Yup, I soooo was. But about the present day, let's forget about the height, shall we? Haha.

So to my friend who accompanied me through the excruciating process of having to transfer to a totally different school- THANK YOU! Though my USJR days were short-lived, you made it worth the while. Thank you, thank you! After all these years, you're still a friend! :) My 1 week stay. Haha! 1 week of being a Josenian. Sorry for the hassles sib and you should know I am forever grateful for the accommodation. Haha.

What is it with schools he is in? They all seem to be short-lived moments. Haha. From 1 year at CCS to 1 week at USJR. Tough luck. Haha.

your sib,

-pringles08

PS: If you are wondering how he asked for this, let's say he shared my link to his friend and I'd like his friend to read on something they can relate to. Haha! Don't hate me for this sib! :D

No Offense

2009-12-22T06:04:00.004+08:00

When people go "no offense", they're actually about to say something offensive. If not that, they already DID say something offensive. Just something I'm thinking of early in the morning. It's nearly 6am and I'm still about to sleep. Elwin will not be happy about this, as much as my mom and dad won't be happy about it either. :p time to wait for my brain to shut off. Bye.

-pringles08

Two Books in a Row

2009-12-22T04:14:00.000+08:00

For this month I've read 2 books so far. Both bought at PowerBooks, SM for 299php. :)

I really enjoyed the first book "Love the One You're With". Taught me about love, regrets, and commitments. In one line: "Love is a choice". It took me about 1-2 weeks to finish this one. My excuse: I had school to busy myself with. I even had only an hour of sleep on the last day of reading this book. Haha.

I quote from Emily Giffin's book:

But maybe that's what it all comes down to. Love, not as a surge of passion, but as a choice to commit to something, someone, no matter what obstacles or temptations stand in the way. Maybe making that choice, again and again, day in and day out, year after year, says more about love than never having a choice to make at all.

Basically it's about a girl who after 100 days of married life, bumps into her ex-boyfriend who she was totally crazy and obsessed with years ago. And then she finds herself in a difficult situation.

The second book was a thicker one, had more pages and smaller font size. But I managed to finish it in 2-3 days time since I didn't have school to bother me for the time being. It was fun to read. Basically it was like reading IMs, e-mails, letters, and post cards. It made me want to get back to e-mailing, sending post cards and stuff. The title of the book (I almost forgot to mention): "Love, Rosie". It was formerly published as Rosie Dunne. I loved every part of it.

The book was about 2 best friends, friends since they were five and they loved each other since. But their love remained unspoken of to each other for about 50 years. Every time one of them tries to tell the other, something comes up. They've been through a whole lot, but in the end- what was meant to be, was meant to be. Cecilia Ahern, the author of "Love, Rosie" was also the author of "P.S. I Love You". I really, really enjoyed the book. I felt the frustration Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart felt. All along, they belonged to each other but they were both too afraid to admit it, they were afraid to lose the friendship they have.

Anyways, it's the Christmas break and Elwin told me to give the buying of book a rest for now. He is very much concerned with my sleeping so late. I love you with every bit of my heart, but I'll reason with him tomorrow. It's the Christmas break after all right? But I really should give that Java book I borrowed from Daren O. (Thanks Daren! You're a pal!) a good read to prepare myself with that particular programming language. But then again, it's the Christmas break! I think I deserve to be merry, ya?

a bookworm in my own little ways,

-pringles08

Blog Lovin'

2009-12-22T03:06:00.000+08:00

So go ahead and...
Follow my blog with bloglovin

Wedgy-by-golly

2009-12-18T02:49:00.003+08:00

Okay, okay- so the title is cheesy/ corny. Forgive me. HAHA.

I bought these tonight (last night) at Celine. I was torn between this and the flats that were so cute. Sure enough, the flats were so ME. And I'm 100% sure I would have used it way more and it was cheaper- 999 and with 20% off, 799php.

I have been saying for months (if not years) now that I want to try on heels (or in this case, wedges) and be a bit more "girly". I have slowly been transformed into a girl- just not the full blown "girly girl". But for sure, I'm no longer the "tomboy" that a few people thought I was. I'm still pretty much one of the guys, in the sense that I really hang out with guys, not so much girls.

I am now wondering how long I will be able to wear this pair. A more proper question would be, how many times I will be wearing it. The last time I bought (and paid for) heels was for the last acquaintance party I'd attend at my former University. I paid a little over 1000php for those and only got to wear them once. Haha. My mom paid for this pair, 1039php because they were on sale- 20%. The Celine store on the ground floor of Ayala Mall showcased their old stocks and last pairs- hence, the price off.

Also when I got home and was on my laptop, I figured out why the shoes (wedge) looks familiar. It's similar to what I tumbled upon on Tumblr months ago. I liked it and saved it. The one on photo is better though, since it's no wedge.

I think I'll want to go back for the flats. Hmm...

Any guess on how many times I'll get to wear this pair? Haha.

Clearly I'm no fan of wedges- NO FAN.

trying to be girly perhaps,

-pringles08

PS: I switched from forspring.com to formspring.me. ;) And I was right! The first formspring last night was from my ever supportive boyfriend. :)

PSS: That dog up there is my beloved Miggy. :) I love him to death. He's so adorable. :)

Reminded Me of Dad and Taxis

2009-12-17T00:30:00.000+08:00

This sooo reminds me of dad and the decisions he makes, like with the taxis we had. He sold our taxis and the franchises before the business completely crashed. Maintaining the old taxis did cause him a lot of time, stress, and money. I was able to write an essay about my dad for Elwin's Techpreneurship class (was it?). Of course, I volunteered for it, but he didn't expect I was serious about it. At least I can return the favors right? It's a give and take thing, two way street, that's just how it should work.

This also reminds me of how I should have transferred school earlier, but better late than never right? :p

"Abandon the ship before it sinks."

-pringles08

33 Months

2009-12-17T00:16:00.003+08:00

33 months == 2 years and 9 months.

I had dinner with Elwin today at Pizza Hut, Country Mall- just right across school. It was a simple dinner for two, his treat. :) Thank you my love. 33 months and still counting... I just feel blessed. It hasn't been easy (that is expected), but thank God we haven't gone through too much drama like the ones you see in soaps or you hear a friend of a friend is experiencing. I am weak at points Elwin is strong at and I am strong at points he much strong at, in short- we coincide and complement each other.

Today wasn't such a good start, although I got up early enough to buy a burger for Elwin at McD and made it to school in time. Our IT121 Lecture exam was about to begin and I skimmed through my notes, from the very beginning part of it and not so much minding the last few notes- BIG MISTAKE! He said study everything, but I didn't study at all. I was very caught into the book I am reading (which I can't wait to continue reading after this post) and with the Internet that I did not bother scanning my notes that night before the exam (or that dawn rather). Plus, I knew pretty well the things to do regarding HTML tables and stuff, I need not study- WRONG AGAIN!

I received the paper, I instantly feel my face freeze in shock, and my mind thought "OH SH*T!". The exam was about forms, basically ALL ABOUT FORMS which I haven't familiarized myself much with it just yet. He had just given that lesson last meeting- December 14, and so I thought it wouldn't come out of the exam. Day ruiner. Great. I thought of handing the paper to our teacher and exit. I can just easily take the exam next year along with the others who didn't settle their accounts with the school yet. His policy was no validated permit, no exam. I was hesitant though, cause I did have the permit and I thought of just getting it over with. I took the exam, with very little knowledge on forms, with erasures on my paper, although he clearly instructed no erasures, and with crushed confidence. I submit my paper and exit. I expect a zero.

IT222 was a good news since I didn't study that as well. My excuse- I left my notepad in the car, and it was too late to go down and get it. IT121 Lab was okay, although I didn't get to have the welcome function pop out. I copy pasted my code from the last exercise, which I wasn't sure was allowed. But he didn't say it wasn't and I wasn't hiding, I was at PC#1 which was near our teacher's table. All he had to do to see me (my back) and my PC was look over to his right.

English1R was a bit of a comedy. We were given the papers to answer and our teacher exited, leaving us to take the exam on our own and unsupervised. I was answering my own paper knowing others were copying. I remind them that if they copy and any answers go wrong- not my fault. Haha. I think there was only 3 true source of answer in our room- me, my 26-year-old seat mate, and maybe the 32-year-old married student nurse. The test was easy, and I hope we aced it.

I inserted a bit of research work in the middle, around 2:30-3:30pm. I met with my group mates as we rushed the parts we lacked. I was happy to get their text message confirming that we were able to pass our research work at around 5:00pm, while I was in my English1R class. I expected us to go all the way until 7:00pm just to finish but as always, God is gracious.

The day ended well as I stated earlier. Dinner with my boyfriend on our 33rd month together as a couple. After dinner I went with Elwin back to school. He still had to study for an exam. We stayed at the library, I was reading my book again: "Love The One You're With" by Emily Giffin, as Elwin studied for his exam later that night. Donjeb caught up on us. We stayed there until it was near 7:30pm, time for them to take their exam and time for me to fetch my mom.

I know I should be making that Physics assignment instead of blogging, facebook-ing, reading my book, but what can I say? I just DON'T LIKE (hate) PHYSICS, especially with a teacher who seems unsure of what he is teaching and lack of talent to convey the lesson effectively or in a more understandable manner. But he probably is a good person though, he seems nice, but it doesn't really make up for his being not-so-good in teaching. Plus, I'm so totally done Physics, were it not for the lack of 1 unit. Hopefully we get exempted soon.

Me and my rants.

Bottom Line: I LOVE ELWIN.

Highlight of the day: Isn't it obvious? DINNER WITH ELWIN.

I want to read my book now,

-pringles08

Form Spring and Ay DJ!

2009-12-16T22:27:00.001+08:00

So I just placed a form spring on the side, check it. Haha.

Let's say I'd like to pretend that people are actually reading my blog. (Okay so I don't get that much hits, but still, people drop by for whatever reason right?)

I placed a form spring up for two reasons, 1: I love surprises, and it will be a surprise if I get any form spring back right? And 2: because I just want to talk. I'm a fairly friendly person. I've got friends online, some people from BlogTV like Hannah on my YM. Andrew from Canada and Len from Holland (was it?) up on my Skype. But I only really just IM with Hannah. Haha. I'm no freaky Internet-all-day, no-real-social-life, loner kind of person either, please don't be mistaken. So just for the fun of it, it's placed on the side there- my form spring. For the fun of it.

So on another topic, I've been searching for this song I heard on MTV and MYX a couple of times, but I just really listen, I don't watch the music videos so I keep missing the title. It goes something like "Don't stop make it hot DJ turn the music up tonight blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah oo wo oh wo oh woah(2x)" Haha. I really sound pathetic now, but no one is really reading so why care? :p I still have my privacy. :) I'm still searching for this song... but for now, I'll just post up the song lyrics of "The Dedication (Ay DJ)".

Jibbs The Dedication (Ay DJ) feat. Lloyd lyrics

DJ Give Us Somethin To Ride To
My Shawty Is On Her Way Home From Work Soon
And Imma Do It Like We Did It In High School
And Send My Dedication On My Favorite Station
Girl Only You

Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
DJ Play That Song For Her

Jibbs:
Now Let Me Take Us Back To High School
She Better Then The Food In The Lunch Room
Used To Walk Home Nothin To Ride To
No Car But I Heard The Radio Playin My Favorite Song For You
Better Take This Song To You Boo

Now That I Think Back Girl You Know Wats Funny
How We Used To Pass Notes And Now I Be Passin Money
And I Know That Yall Fake Cuz Baby You Are The Truths
So Turn Your Speakers Up This Next Ones For You

Lloyd:
DJ Give Us Somethin To Ride To
My Shawty Is On Her Way Home From Work Soon
And Imma Do It Like We Did It In High School
And Send My Dedication On My Favorite Station
Girl Only You

Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
DJ Play That Song For Her

JIbbs:
It Aint Nothin Like The Old Days
Listening To Them Old Days
Then While You Roller Bladin While Listening To O.J's
I Remember That Night In Prom
When They Played Our Favorite Song
In The Back Of My Jeep First Time
You Told Me You Wanted To Bum Bum Bum

Foggin up The Windows Writtin My Name In It
Now The Days Passed It Aint The Same Is It
Do You Remember That Yeah I Remember To
So Turn Your Speakers Up This Next Ones For You

Lloyd:
DJ Give Us Somethin To Ride To
My Shawty Is On Her Way Home From Work Soon
And Imma Do It Like We Did It In High School
And Send My Dedication On My Favorite Station
Girl Only You

Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
DJ Play That Song For Her

Jibbs:
Baby Im Goin On My Favorite Radio Station
Told Them I Dedicate This Song To You
So I Can Make You Feel Like You Felt In High School
Give You A Lil Somethin To Ride To

Give Give You A Lil Somethin
Give Give You A Lil Somethin
Give Give You A Lil Somethin To Ride To (X2)

DJ Play It

Lloyd:
DJ Give Us Somethin To Ride To
My Shawty Is On Her Way Home From Work Soon
And Imma Do It Like We Did It In High School
And Send My Dedication On My Favorite Station
Girl Only You

Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
Ay DJ, Ay DJ, Ay DJ (Play That Song For Her)
DJ Play That Song For Her

[taken from MuVids.com]

I Want to Blog

2009-12-14T20:47:00.000+08:00

I wanted to blog yesterday, but I was preoccupied with uploading photos from my cellphone and laptop to my private multiply account. My poor laptop has been crawling since the virtual memory is almost full. :p I have a gazillion photos, I have to upload them so I can delete them. My photo albums aren't at all organize, and I am not happy about it. I can't wait to own my own external hard drive and also buy an additional RAM for better laptop performance. I told my mom instead of getting Christmas' and New Years' clothes like we always do, if I could trade that privilege in for RAM. She's considering it and I can almost see it happening.

I want so badly to blog about how Sunday went, but I want to indulge in blogging, describing everything to the most minute detail so that when I read the entry again in the future, I can taste and feel the moment. :) I can't wait!!! Also I've got to put up photos on my blog entries, I can't easily do these since I have to watermark them and tweak them a bit (but most photos placed up are unedited though). Blog entries are a bit boring without photos.

I'll blog for real tomorrow- hopefully. This entry is getting long so I better stop before it gets any longer. Haha. Anyways, research deadline this Wednesday, please pray our group will make it (flawlessly or with minor damage at least. Haha). I've got to skedaddle now to study for Math16 Pre-Midterm exam. Yes! I still call it pre-mid and not pre-lim. Haha. Deal with it!

trying to be a good student,

-pringles08

My ABOUT.

2009-12-13T02:36:00.001+08:00

A Christian girl who tries to live in a world where people are oblivious to her existence. See how she tries to substantiate her daily life and how she grows her passion in all things good and noteworthy. GOD is LOVE.

--- this is my what my "ABOUT" or info area contains in my Tumblr.

Surprise Desktop Background! :)

2009-12-13T02:20:00.001+08:00

To be safe, credits to: JenniElfi

Thank you Elwin for such a wonderful surprise. :) I love you! :D

He said: "Check your e-mail."

Here are the calendar desktop backgrounds he made for me, I just added in the watermarks myself so explains why it's suckish that way:

Ain't he just artistic and awesome? :) I should show you guys his the rest of his artistic works, one of these days. Well, I'll be looking forward to monthly desktops from now on. Haha. Boyfriend, I feel loved. :)

Sweet it is to be loved by you,

-pringles08

Elwin's an Awesome Name!

2009-12-13T00:58:00.002+08:00

I chatted with my online friend coincidentally named Hannah too (my nickname's Hannah). I met her on BlogTV over the summer or sembreak was it? I don't remember. A remarkable girl that Hannah, a very talented artist and a strong girl. Anyways, here's just a little some some to make my boy smile. :) BTW Hannah, not only his name is awesome, he pretty much is awesome in all sense. Haha! Thanks for making my night Hannah! I bet you'll make my boyfriend's night (or dawn) as well. :) I hope you blog soon. Also, thanks for encouraging me to paint, I'll hope I'll be able to do something about that over the Christmas break. Happy Holidays Aussie Girl! Take care.

-pringles08

The Original Haven

2009-12-12T22:58:00.001+08:00

So Elwin suddenly said one afternoon, "You don't really like "the misfit place" do you?". Appalled, feeling a pinch of accusation but feeling more caught with the truth, I replied, "How did you know?". He said, "Of course, I'm your boyfriend, I should know."

Maybe the sigs after blogging gave me off huh? It did seem like a fit at first, but it turns out, the misfit is just a misfit to me. Another name thrown in the bag along with the other nicks I've had huh? The long lasting one being pringles.

My multiply's home page says "MY LITTLE HAVEN" ever since its creation. And so I've decided to change my url to http://theoriginalhaven.blogspot.com. I'm hoping I won't have to change it in the future.

The deviant share worried me a bit but I had it fixed in less than a minute. So, I'm just sort off documenting this change. Haha. Too insignificant for you? I don't care, it's my space to blog. :)

feeling somehow relocated,

-pringles08

Post It #1

2009-12-12T17:12:00.000+08:00

This should inspire me. :)

School Hopping Adventure

2009-12-12T17:04:00.000+08:00

So it's a lazy Saturday and I told Elwin to rest instead of coming over. I really did want to see him, but a rest is but proper after running errands for his brother, riding jeepneys on a hot Saturday. There were a couple of things I had in mind to make this day productive:

Try painting again - but it was cumbersome to look for my materials
Come up with gift ideas - but I have no "budget" to even try and consider what to get
Study JAVA online - my excuse is a text book is always better
Go biking - I have no one to go with, my sister's going out with friends

And so you see how I have all the excuses in the world.

I thought of blogging again, since I did owe my "school hopping adventure" an entry.

After 3 years and a half of being a Carolinian, I bow down and stop trying. I know I didn't give it my best, but maybe it's just not working for me. Miss P's method is just not getting through me, well for one I'm completely againts it- which contributes to my being stubborn I guess. She gives us a serise of lessons followed by a serise of exams on lessons which are from 2 weeks to a month old. And our minds' already focused on the current lesson. My friend mentioned Ms. P. just wanted us to be flexible. I go- flexible my a*s. Even sir L. was appalled by her method of teaching and he said that shouldn't be. Even the faculty is a mess and some teachers against Miss P. I bet a lot are just waiting for her to get scrapped, although I don't see the happening anytime soon. She is so proud of the "standard" she has placed, such a one-sided thing. If you look on the other side, she should question her teaching methods. Because of her students shift, transfer school, get disqualified from proceeding, go through 5 takes on her subjecgt, or worst- stop schooling. Seriously, doesn't she stop and question her ways?

My failure was sad, it did hurt, but I'm honestly not at all bitter as people would expect. I accept the fact that my failure was my fault as well. And I am sorry to my parents. I am however blessed that they totally understand. Turns out, USC-TC was known for terror teachers and the like, apparently, my dad went through the same thing. Unlike my dad, I transferred and made a move just a little too late.

So school hunting began. My mom was still up for convinicng me to stay at USC, her alma matter. She wanted me so bad to finish there, but my dad couldn't care less. To him, a school is a school, and it's up to the student what to make of himself or herself. True that dad!

I checked out TESDA, considering going to USC and enrolling at TESDA as well. That didn't work out. After a very upsetting day, holding up tears- Elwin went with me, I took the USP entrance exam on the spot. I remembered eating at AA's with him, he wanted to make me feel better. But I only felt undeserving.

Dad was rooting for USP since I'd finish their earlier. My mom and I wanted USJR-Basak. I was taken aback by their impressive and not to mention intimidating IT prospectus. Their IT students got certificates at second year and at 3rd year, each IT student would have a specialization, a field they'd focus on.

After a few debates and arguements I chose to stay out of as much as I could- it was USJR for me.

Just a few weeks ago I reconnected with an old pal from 5th grade- Eduard Sy, and coincidentaly, he went to USJR. So after 8 years, we met again and he was really nice and he helped me through enrollment and all. It was a tiring process but I finally got in. I had my hair dyed to black to conform with school poloicies and I was determined to make this work. I really loved the campus, the library, and the students all seemed pretty serious. I honestly felt it would be hard to fit in, but I was in it for the studies right? But there was a glitch on the whole thing- there was no designated parking area for students with service. And dad wasn't very happy about that fact and still wanted me to transfer. I've had second thoughts of the school, maybe because I was awfully lonely and the environment was all too different. My friends also wondered why I didn't go to UC considering my boyfriend went there. But UC wasn't an option in the first place, I remembered that Elwin didn't want me to go there for certain reasons, and I know it is only what is good for me that he has in mind.

I've never fallen in such a deep abyss of confusion, and I'm not even exagerating. This decision was something that would have great impact on my future. I decided to stay at USJR, but dad fought back and won my mom over through safety issue. No parking meant I'd park outside school, at Barangay Quiot. It was known as the "killing fields" back in their day. And the way to USJR involved harassed drivers and accident waiting to happen. So it was decided, I was off to UC after 1 week of being a Josenian.

UC- I enrolled, fixed my sched and got in. They were going to have me sign a waiver, but after seeing my IQ result which reflected superior, they decided it wasn't necessary. At UC my IQ was superior - 133 I think, and at USJR it was above average - 119 I think. Odd. And I took the same exam, and they don't even show the results so I basically answered in the same condition. So anyways, in less than 2 days I was a UC student. My USJR printed scheds and my mind set to adapt the USJR environment were now futile efforts. I took a sudden drift.

USC: 06300855
USJR: 200904397-6
UC: 091250**

From a Josenian with a 3rd year college standing, I am now a UC-ian with a humble 1st year standing. I don't have any hard core programming subject for this sem, only web-based programming. I am anticipating Java. I have to learn it myself since my Java 1 got creditted somehow so I go straight to Java 2. I'm looking to graduate in 2012 maybe? Plus there's the big possibility of me putting off a sem or two to fly off to America. Right now I'm not giving too much thought about it since it only gets me drepressed and discouraged.

Most of my batchmates will be throwing their hats off this March to mark the end of their college years. Congratulations to you all! It saddens me I am not able to join them, but I'm proud of those who were able to push through the hardships. I'm especially proud of my friend Theodore T. who conqured IT26 and showed how hard work can really pay off. God bless everyone.

Each failure is another opportunity to rise higher.

-pringles08

Narnia

2009-12-12T14:01:00.003+08:00

Narnia Book 2 is on Star Movies right now. c: Hoorah!

It's fiesta over here, but we never really make it grand or celebrate it for that matter. Today at lunch was the closest we had to celebrating fiesta, as I can remember. Dad bought lechon baboy and manok for lunch. :D yum! Gotta love being Filipino for that ;D being Cebuano! Mum and dad also gave the carpenters something to celebrate with, also our helpers, and of course our doggies. c: Mum says it's like a thanksgiving thing as well. It was a good lunch, we did feel blessed.

Right now I'm in bed, enjoying the show. I'll be hoping to see Elwin today, but no pressure on him of course. He wants to buy a fan cooler and he can't wait, which reminds me- I need to get my hands on a Java book.

Well, if this post does show up, it'll be the first entry through my mobile. God bless us all! c:

Thankful,
-pringles08

Sick.

2009-12-11T22:55:00.000+08:00

I've been sick since Monday or Tuesday night I think. I felt this lump in my throat and when I woke up in the morning it was awfully dry and it did hurt to swallow. I had a cold sore in my mouth also from Saturday I think. I was removing my retainers that Friday night and it got hooked on my lower lip and wounded it somehow, it bled and the next morning I woke up- viola! There it was, the cold sore staring me right back at the mirror. It got bigger by the way, until Wednesday when my throat got all weird. Happy to report the cold sore is gone now.

[okay so while I was typing I was all "sh*t", I normally don't cuss but I panicked! My right foot cramped. And I just hate that! Even though it doesn't last that long, it scares the crap out of me! I mean the nerves get all weird and it feels like it's all tied up and it's just AAHHHH!]

So, for catching up's sake, I'll go by what happened for the past few days since I'm feeling better somehow. I've been trying to use my "sickness" as an excuse to put off blogging but I'm still facing the laptop watching shows and streaming movies. :p

December 4 - Friday

So I've had this TGIF coupon worth 1000php right? A birthday gift from my good friends. They wanted Elwin and I to have a fancy dinner date. So that Friday we used it. I had dinner with my family and my boyfriend. My parents paid the excess amount of course.

Dinner wasn't as amazing as you'd think and expect it would be. You'd think since they charge triple the price from other fine dining restaurants like Mooon Cafe or Casa Verde- you'd be in for something amazing, but I quote my mom- "It's nothing special". It did however, pretty much reminded us of American food, but that was no shocker. But we all didn't regret trying out the place. We spent over 2500php there, just 5 of us. I don't think I'm going back there.

There was this saying on the frame which had a photo of a dead artist on it and I liked what it said, it might have been from one of his songs- "So long the journey there, so short the stay." It totally reminded me of the "bugsay" (rowing) sessions we had at Agta, Leyte. 2 hours rowing over there and we stayed for about 10 minutes to 15, and another 2 hours to row back. No photos, no proof that it did happen- just our funny memories.

December 6 - Sunday

Mom went Christmas shopping at SM and my sister and I almost went coo coo from hanging around. But eventually we got to do a little shopping of our own. All I got was a jacket and a little purse or pouch thing though, I didn't really feel like digging into the items.

After having Elwin wait for a little over an hour, we got to Ayala and finally met. I was able to give him his SAD book and we had snacks together at Taco's. After that Holly called us up and told me that we should catch up with them at Metro Cafe to eat. And so we ate yet again! :) That was dinner- some fancy spag for Elwin and some fancy-named ribs for me. But of course I wasn't able to finish it up so Elwin had to save me from that.

December 7 - Monday

We met Kyle's girlfriend- Marga. Elwin and I ran late since Elwin still had classes up to 8:30pm and we were to meet at 7pm. When we got there, they were done eating.

It was their first month mark as a couple and we finally got to see who she was. She reminded me of Kristyl B. on her appearance, and the way she talks reminded me of Emmie T. Princess agrees with both of the observations I've made and Kyle only agreed on the latter.

Dinner at Matia's. The usual awesome place. Sad news is they've increased their prices by a peso- but still, it does matter especially for students like us. (Except Princess and Junel- no longer students. *wink*) Kyle says we'd have to find a new cheaper place to dine at soon. But I still love their barbecues.

Attendance:

* Kyle T. *

* Marga *

* Emmie T. *

* Stanley L. *

* Princess A. *

* Junel C. *

* Elwin "macho man" M. *

* Allie *

We also discussed Christmas party plans. After Matia's, Emmie and Stan went home and we went to IT park since I was craving for ice cream. I had me some Oreo McFlurry (which I mistakenly keep calling SwirlyBitz. WTH?!) Dropped them off and Elwin accompanied me home. I was home around 11 on a school night and dad wasn't happy. But hey, my Tuesday class doesn't start 'til 12noon.

December 8 - Tuesday

A day I don't really want to talk about. first time I ever missed class for this semester. My auntie Anne had her baby and it's another boy! :) And half-jokingly I told my mom to ask the baby from her since she already had two boys and a girl- and as always my mom answered "Unsa na?! Baktin?" (What do you think of the baby? A piglet?) Haha. It would be nice to have a brother, or another sibling for that matter. :)

December 9 - Wednesday

I was craving for freshly fried fish for lunch, but that didn't happen. Later I craved for Shakey's- but it just wasn't in our budget. I think my period is coming anytime soon since I'm craving for food. :)

So it seems as though we wouldn't have our English class, Elwin and I left and went to Country Mall (the mall across the new school) to check out some fans my sister wanted me to buy for her, but I didn't find any good one. I also bought Shawarma for snacks and munched on it at the Food Court.

After that mom text messaged me to meet them at Ayala. It was drizzling a little bit and so Elwin went with me since he had a two hour break. we got to Ayala and ended up having dinner at Shakey's. Hooray! Elwin got to eat before he left for school. It's always nice to have my boyfriend join me and my family for a meal.

December 10 - Thursday

Math quiz I wasn't prepared for, but hopefully I make the 70% passing mark.

Went with Harrison C., Jokas R., Daren O., and Elwin to have Jerseys done. I ordered one for myself as well. Elwin and I both chose number 16 for obvious reasons. :) The joy-ride back to school in Daren's car was fun too.

December 11- Friday

I was too lazy to even try and get up to shower. I couldn't imagine driving to school. A good day I chose to be absent since there weren't any classes due to Teacher's day celebration. I missed our research group meeting though, but my group mates understood. I e-mailed them my contribution and I hope it was of use.

Stayed home all day- no shower! Had my massage sessions and now I'm blogging. the bad thing about today- aside from me being lazy, I didn't get to see Elwin. Poo. hopefully tomorrow, love. :) I miss you already.

To whoever is reading: I'm sorry this is a long post. No one forced you to read it, but if you did- thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is much appreciated. Especially if your name is Elwin. :)

not-so-sick after all,

-pringles08

MEEBO

2009-12-06T00:07:00.001+08:00

So I spent the whole day moving all my blog posts from different blog hosting sites to here. I was ranting on to my classmate Clyde Paronda, about how I have all these blog entries from all over- but I want to keep this one for a lifetime. He was the one who gave me the idea to move all my blog posts here. I've done that with my old multiply account to the new one, and now I've done it here as well. So don't be surprised why from less than 20 blog posts, I now have 91. x) And still counting since I haven't imported my Tumlbr blogs yet (I'm having second thoughts about it).

So I basically spent the day sleeping and eating- pigging out if you will. Supposedly, Elwin and I had plans on biking, but he had to attend to puppy buyers and my mom was considering going to church tonight instead of tomorrow (which didn't happen).

But I was productive though on the whole "transferring of blog posts". (Trying to convince myself :p haha)

Also, today I had the YM thing in my phone through wiFi hooked up and got it running thanks to Tech Kid's blog.

What made my day you ask?

Used meebo since my YM was being sucky and didn't let me log-in. Webmessenger now has a new name which is irrelevant since I can't find a way to YM with it either. So HOORAY for meebo!

Well, I'll be chatting on with my boyfriend now. ;)

Don't you wish he was your boyfriend? haha! I know a lot girls in our school wish that- but sorry for you all, he's taken. :)

someone's girlfriend,

-pringles08

different blog hosting sites I registered in:

http://tabulas.com

http://livejournal.com

http://multiply.com

http://friendster.com
http://tumblr.com
http://quizilla.com

(if there are any other accounts I've forgotten, I wouldn't be surprised :p)

December 1!

2009-12-01T23:50:00.000+08:00

Okay, so lately I've been drowning myself in music. I don't know, music and I somehow reconnected. This is probably because of my "loner moves" time. You see, I transferred school. Yes- I've been very behind with blogging because of that and because I've been too "busy" to even try. (And yes, also because I am lazy- poo!)

I'll catch up with my transferring of school adventures- yes, "adventures". There's quite a lot to tell.

December 1- and I still haven't saved for Christmas shopping. :( I hope I'll be able to cook up something for my loved ones and closest friends.

Today is my former humanities teacher's birthday- Sam Nervez, and my friend Crisanto's birthday as well. Happy birthday to you both! I hope you had a good one. I greeted them through Facebook- it's the most accessible. Also, I've been looking forward to today for weeks now because my friend Eduard Sy said he'll stop smoking. He said he wanted to do this for himself, and I think it's really wise of him to be doing so. I'm proud of him already. I pray God will give him strength to keep his commitment to stop smoking.

I've also been trying to be a good student. I've been doing assignments way ahead of time, I study, go to the library, and all that. Failure just bites and I've had enough of the from San Carlos. I just pray I'll be able to keep these "good student habits".

I'm sorry if this entry sucks. I've been trying to blog again, but I keep putting it off because it's hard for me to start off again after leaving it for so long. But as promised, I'll be sticking with this blog. I know that in the future I'll be really happy having this- reading back my past experiences, mishaps, dramas, lol moments, and the like. So until here, I hope I get back into the "blogging spirit" soon.

Happy holidays people! I hope we all have good one.

been away for too long, I almost forgot to sign this post. Mahaha.

I'm back,
-pringles08

Bisaya nga Survey

2009-11-30T23:50:00.000+08:00

Unsay imo buhaton if imo uyab tells you he/she has fallen in love with another?
* I will say, "Oh! I see." haha. I'll hope she is better looking than I am though and that she is a better girlfriend than me, if otherwise, that's sort of an insult.

Unsay buhaton kung seloso/selosa ang uyab?
* I'll try to understand and talk things out. :p Unsa pa man d.i ang mabuhat?

Unsaon nimu pagsulti sa imung uyab nga dili na nimu siya love?
* Uhm, lisud lageeh ni. haha.

Someone Faithful or Someone Hot but Sinful?
* Faithful of course. :p

Naa ka uyab pero na ibog ka sa lain?
* crush ra or waht? haha. maghuwat ku nga ma wa ra nah x)

Bati nawong pero datu or Gwapo pero pobre?
* ambut, wa mai ma pili- basta ma inlove, mao na na! >:)

Ngano naa man uban girls mangilog ug uyab?
* kai gwapo man jud cia ug buotan, dili naku sila ma blame. haha. okay ra ang ibog, but mangilog gani, lahi na na... ngita na na sila ug gubot >:)

Ngano mas daghan ang laki na naay uyab compared sa baye?
* kai mas daghan man population sa babae sad compared sa lalake yo! haha.

Unsay nindot? Ang daghan uyab o stick-to-one lang?
* stick-to-one, klaro ana!

Ngano naa may Totoy ang Lalaki ?
* kai mao man ang design nila. haha.

Kung naa ka sa CR, unsa may pinakauna nimo buhaton?
* tan-aw if limpyu ang toilet bowl. :p

How's your heart?
* still beating...

Kung ang imong gihatag sa imong uyab ibalik after sa break?
* aku i.uli balik, if dili dawatun, ilabay. haha.

Mag-KARIBAL, dungan ug pamisita, unsay buhaton?
* ao, awkward moment. haha.

I need you or I love you?
* I love you, klaro kaau.

Unsay tambal sa selos?
* salig. ;D

Unsay Tambal sa Panuhot?
* hilot. haha. temporary ra nuon.

kung nagbuwag mo sa imo uyab daun nag kita balik
* depende, kung mu tagad cia, tagad ku. if dili, ao- bati siya ug nawng. haha.

Kung mu dili na jud imu uyab, mu fight ka or mu let go na?
* Let go ui. Nganung ipugus man nimu imung self kung dili ang tao? haha.

Kung may AIDS imong uyab?
* Tarunga na imung pangutana ui. :p

The most "HELAS" line you've heard
* katong mu sunud ta ko sa auto sa migo sa akung miga kai wala mi katul-tul going out of the village, nia gi tubag mi ug "ao, cgeh. pero kusug bia ku magpa dagan" haha. mao ra akung ma remember sa karun :p

Pinaka corny nga pick up line na imung nadungga
* dili ma ihap.

What if maganahan imu bestfwen,best buddy saimu?
* dili mana cia mu saba. haha.

NGANU MAN ang mga gwapo hambugero?
* kai daghan man ang ga "praise" sa ila, ni daku sad ilang atay ug ulo :p

Caught your crush in an exclusive place; only the 2 of u, unsay buhaton?
* ao, sturya... get to know each other dayun. haha.

"Yes" face-to-face or "Yes" via Text?
* FACE-TO-FACE!

What would make you say, "I'm in Love!"?
* kung klaro na kaau... bsan dili cia ang ideal guy pero na igu jud ka. haha.

How long can you stand to ignore your bf/gf?
* if we don't have to meet, very long. but if we're together... not that long. :p

Ang mabiyaan or ikaw ang mubiya?
* mabiyaan ku. :p

Best lesson imung na learn from relationships?
* don't take it all too seriously, ayaw kalimut naa pa kai studies, family nimu, imung own future... inyu relationship os only A PART of your life.

Unsaon pag panguyab kng bati ka ug nawng?
* sa attitude na na daugon ug sense of humor. haha.

kinsa imo ka look a like sa celebrities??
* si rachelle ann go DAW or sarah geronimo. but dili ku mu agree, and I do not like sara geronimo, rachelle ann go- wala kui alam :p

naa bay maibog sa bayot..?
* daghan bayot nga gwapo. haha. hamis ug nawng.

why man ang tawo maghikug man basta gibuwagan sa uyab
* kai gi hatag man nila tanan, mao na inig biya sa uyab- walai na bilin, ma boang nuon. :p

unsay timailhan kung ang guy ganahan nmu?
* gi ingnan ko sa akung amigo nga dili jud ka makahibaw unless mu sulti ang lalake. haha.

Kinsay angayan modala ug relationship, Girl or Boy?
* ang duha. give and take bia nah :p

Kinsay pinaka-angayan modala sa role nga 007???
* ako cguru. haha.

Nanguyab imong Ex- sa imong amiga, ok ra nimo?
* weird cguru nah, but ilaha sad na, wa nakui labut ana. haha.

kumusta man imung lovelife?
* okay ra man. gikan mi nag dinner date ganina. awooo~ isweet man cia. hahaha.

Gathering Relief Funds for Typhoon Ondoy Victims

2009-09-30T15:44:00.000+08:00

I'm trying to gather a small amount for relief to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. I'll be forwarding this to the people in Manila. It's a small amount but I'm sure it will make a difference, plus I'm not anyone popular who can aim for a bigger amount. $300 is already a big amount/ goal for me to try and gather.

And for those who are afraid I'm scamming people and taking advantage of the situation, don't worry- I'll post up proof that I did indeed forward the money to Manila to help the victims, that's when I'm through collecting and when I've actually forwarded the amount. Plus, this is a private account, with a link to my Haven- where I blog about my personals, with photos of my friends, family, and myself. I wouldn't want to put my face (my family's reputation and the reputation of a Filipino) on the line if this wasn't an authentic "gathering of relief funds for the typhoon Ondoy". $300 is just a little amount for me to risk my name on. :)

So please, even just $1 can make a difference. Even $0.50 I'll be grateful, and that's no joke. Think about the small amounts adding up, that will certainly make a big impact! Your little contribution with definitely go a long way for our brothers and sisters in need.

trying to make a difference,
-pringles08

PS: You can also check out http://moongirl.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/donating-to-manila-from-abroad/ if you're abroad and you wish to donate and help. You don't have to chip in my account, they're all heading the same way and all gathered for the same reason anyways. :)

Typhoon Ondoy

2009-09-29T02:05:00.000+08:00

We're planning to pack up donations tomorrow and have it dropped off on one of the drop off sites here at Cebu. It's nice to see that at times like these, a lot of Filipinos help out. Nice to see most people still have their hearts. My sincere prayers go out to the typhoon victims.

I'm looking into volunteering this Thursday or Friday. I hope I'll be allowed to. But for sure we'll be donating, no excuse not to!

Check out this post Elwin showed me:

From Facebook

I hope the one who made the commet won't mind me placing up that print screen. :p If you do mind, if the owner is reading, let me know if you want me to take it down.

Also, there are those taking advantage of the situation and using this tragedy to gain more profit by increasing the prices of their goods even after price freeze was declared. It's so cruel, taking more from those who have lost a whole lot already. Sick right?

Let's pray for those in Manila, those affected. Also, let's help pray they can withstand the upcoming typhoon this Thursday. It is reported to be even worse, and that what happened last Saturday was just a "taste" of what is to come.

There's also this girl on Facebook, a Filipino, who said that "buti n lng am hir in dubai!maybe so many sinners bak der!so yeah deserving wat hapend!" (Good thing I'm here in Dubai! Maybe there are so many sinners back there [Philippines]! So yeah, they deserved what happened) Talk about ill-wishing. Repugnant much? Her name is Jacque Bermejo. Elwin told me about this person earlier. I found a blog about her too! Amidst everyone posting links to help out, instructions and numbers as to where to donate, she posts up this comment. Elwin said everyone reacted instantly and that they made a Facebook account against her. How can she say something like that? What's even more disgusting is- she is Filipino! More hate comments from two other people, I heard is worse than that of Jacque's. I didn't bother reading it. :P

Read a little more about Jacque and found posts that did defend her. What do you guys think? Amazing though how in less than 24-hours she's become an instant celebrity with a whole lot of haters already! And I also came across this Youtube account that kind off pissed me off.

A lot of blogs up out there for haters, for help, and for news. We are blessed with the Internet, information is disseminated so quickly. And it's now easier to ask for help.

For the victims, check out this online spreadsheet.

For Cebuanos who wants to extend their help:

Cebuanos can help Ondoy victims too.

Tabang para sa mga biktima ni Ondoy.

Some photos of the incident which I got from the net:

sincere,
-pringles08

Don't Kiss and Tell

2009-09-29T00:39:00.000+08:00

Today started with me reading the newspaper. Poor Ondoy victims, I can't imagine not helping. Send in donations fellow Cebuaonos! :D There are a lot willing to help, a lot of drop off points for donations. It's really heart-warming yeah?

So IT126's suckish exam. Boo! I was able to answer part two of the exam. The first part, I only managed to write down the function header. 1 hour wasn't enough for that mind-breaking exam!

I spoke with Oliver today, I was like "Ollie, if ever, are you going for a third take on IT126? Cause I'm confused if I should just stop and go fly to the US or stay and continue..." he answered "This is my third take, next semester will be my fourth and yes, I think I'll be taking the subject the fourth time." (Okay so we spoke in dialect :p). Made me think a lot, it is only my second take, why am I so giving up easily? Others are on their fourth and fifth already but they're still fighting. I'd want to keep going, that's if my parents agree to me paying the school fees. I'll pray about that and propose to my parents the idea on Friday maybe? It's such a shame, I've been given the chance to retake it and it seems I still won't make it. I'm embarrassed, most especially to my parents.

Lunch with Elwin and a movie "There's Something About Mary". Romantic-comedy flick that stars Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller, 1998. It was a good one.

I missed group study at the library 3:30pm today, and to think I was the one who suggested it. Boo! I ran out of time, I wanted to catch up with dad at home.

We bought chicken at Talamban, silvanas at Tojong St. as requested by Lola, Coffee Dream coffees (using coupons), and McD take outs as requested by my sister Holly.

Dad wasn't in a very good mood since I didn't bring the car home in time, he used the Pajero instead.

Elwin had snacks with me and my sister on the upstairs' table. And not long after that we had dinner with the family. I love it when Elwin eats with my family. :)

We watched the news at the living room (during and) after dinner. Typhoon Ondoy really did a lot of damage! Let's pray that all will be well.

sympathetic,

-pringles08

First Post for "What I Wore Today"

2009-09-28T00:14:00.001+08:00

Sunday | 09.27.09, originally uploaded by allicow.

Sunday | 09.27.09

* finally posted up something for the Flickr group I just joined in - What I Wore Today

Day started out with:
* dad asking me to take photos of this necklace that my Uncle Reuel wants to buy, uploaded it on my Facebook account
* prepared to go out
* went to church at Mabolo, San Carlos Seminary - if I'm not mistaken

We then had lunch at SM. Strolled around and went to Ayala after. Did groceries and I bought an eyeliner! L'Oreal, 395php. Holly went with her friends and we headed home.

Tomorrow we're having an exam on 2-3 Tree in our IT126 class. It's so clear to me that I won't make it, but I'm still hoping for a miracle to save me. Lord, help me.

Elwin also edited a photo of me, which he took from yesterday's date. :)

I love them hats :)

I should be off to bed in a bit, I'd still need to study a bit for tomorrow. Ever get that feeling that you're trying on something that you know just won't work, but you try anyways? Like the saying goes "In 20 years you'll regret more the things you haven't done over the things you did do." Try your best, so you won't regret. :)

trying and hoping,
-pringles08

Blogger Format

2009-09-27T02:22:00.000+08:00

There's something wrong with Blogspot. How come every time I set the format of my blog- like captions under the photos in small font, and the font sizes of the other parts of the blog, it doesn't work?! After I publish it, the format changes. Ugh. Frustrating. This is one reason why I'd like to move to Tumblr. T.T

annoyed with the formatting problem,

-pringles08

Stroll Date

2009-09-27T02:05:00.000+08:00

I woke up to Elwin's call. I waited for him to arrive and we'd have lunch here at home together. The weather wasn't looking too good, but I showered right after lunch. It took me quite a while to prepare, Elwin said he had fallen asleep from waiting for me. Sorry. x)

So it was drizzling and we rode the jeepney to SM. We got to SM at around 2pm I guess. We were to make the most out of it, we had until 4pm since I have a 4:30pm Saturday class (IT32: Logic Design).

So we went around. And I went back to check out So Fab! shoe shop. My grandmother gave me birthday money last week to buy two pairs of flats we saw at that store. I went and bought the white Fabiola flats, I didn't buy the blue one with the same design even though my grandmother gave me money for it as well. No more size 8, so I settled with size 7- satisfied!

I had Elwin taste the ridiculously expensive hotdog sandwich from Monster Franks. I first tasted it with Mara, we shared on hotdog sandwich on Princess' graduation day. I think it was called Beef Frank, had onion, cheese, ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickle, and hot sauce. But I had my order done without pickles and mustard, extra cheese and onions. :) As expected, Elwin love it, but he hated the price though- 99php. We then walked to Taco's and I ordered a whole beef quesadillas and Elwin went at Liquidz to go buy our iced tea. :) It was a fun day just the two of us, enjoying our snacks. We clearly both missed times like that.

After snack time, we strolled around some more. It was all about me window shopping, apparently Elwin enjoy's seeing me enjoy window shopping. Sweet! I know, right? :D I'm happy. lol. I wanted to buy some accessories, but the ones I had my eyes on were pricey. Expression of the day: "Are you kidding me?!" haha.

It was 4pm and we went on a jeepney ride to Ayala. When we got there, we had to transfer on a different ride. We got in another jeepney, one that would take me to school when Holly called, she said classes were suspended and dad was telling me to go get in a mall. We hurriedly got down from the jeepney which was about to go already. It was very windy and the weather wasn't looking good. Leaves flew pass me, others without missing my face. We got in the mall safe.

We strolled some more, and to my dismay, my classmates said classes were on. Good news: exam got moved to next week, bad news: we had an activity, no make up for that one. Boo!

We strolled some more and I was able to buy a top from TopShop, 459php, Ewlin picked the color for me- pink. He wants me to wear the top on next Saturday's date. We also had Wild Rice. Elwin has been wanting to taste Wild Rice. We went around some more, I wanted to buy thick tights that could pass up as jeans, but I haven't found the right one yet. Elwin also tried on some gorgeous polo shirts, they didn't have his size though. I also bumped into Danica Sucalit in the dressing room. It was a bit awkward, she was carrying her baby and she kept saying to him "where's daddy? wehere's daddy?". I just heard from my dad that she now has a child (or so it's safe to assume).

Holly and dad picked us up at the Oh George pick up point. Holly had quite of a long day (afternoon), she wasn't in the best mood. x) But it was a bit funny. We gassed up and picked up mom, lola, and tita Inday from their novena thing and mass. Off to SM again for dinner at Chikaan. We saw Harrison Chiu there. It was nice to have dinner out with my family and boyfriend. :) We love the scallop at Chikaan.

After dinner, Elwin and I took a cab to McD I.T. Park to meet up with them Anne. When we got there, only Mara, Anne, and Fritz were there. Junel left to walk Princess to work. We went to La Marea for some dessert. Junel arrived after bringing Princess to work. We stayed a bit, had Brownie Cups and Sans Rival. After the chit chats we were homebound. Elwin stayed with Junel for a bit. Fritz drove Anne's car to main, to where his car was. He left with Mara and I drove Anne's car to my place.

It was a fun date with Elwin and a happy dinner with my family. It was nice seeing my friends for a bit. I am blessed, truly blessed. Thank you Lord.

contented,
-pringles08

Tumblr: Pringles08

2009-09-27T01:33:00.000+08:00

So I've been away for a while. I've created a Tumblr account, Pringles08, and right now it feels as if I've been cheating my blog Haven (here).

It's tempting to blog there since it's so easy to manage and everything's just there. There's a tab for almost everything- quotes, photos, conversations, and all others. But I'd still love to keep blogging here. I have a more secure feeling with blogging here. I feel blogging at Tumblr is good for something short-term, but in terms of long-term plan, like really keeping my archives and saving each blog entries, I just feel it's safer here. I can't justify why, can't explain why, it's just how I feel.

So welcome me back my Haven! I'm coming home! :)

I'll stick to the original plan, I'll blog here substantially and blog for the sake of blogging over at Tumblr. I'd like to see to it that I have an everyday entry over at Tumblr.

Very tempting to move over there, but like I said, I feel more secure here, plus, I've made a commitment here. Check out my first blog entry for the said "commitment".

coming home,

-pringles08

PS: Boyfie has a Tumblr account too. :D wee~ I kind of have something to do with it. hihi.

PSS: I have a lot of blog entries to make up for. :) Want to keep those memories for future reading. ;)

Wild Rice

2009-09-17T23:48:00.000+08:00

So today at our CS130: DataBase 1 class, our group reported. Thank you Lord I wasn't able to speak infront of the class. I know it's bad, being a member of the group, being the leader of the group, but I just couldn't do it. To even try and greet my classmates a good morning infront of the class was soooo hard already for me, how much more reporting. Thank you Isaac B. for saving our group. We're not close, but I'm thankful for what he did, reporting and preparing the whole presentation again.

I went to CDU with Theodore to have osme Wild Rice for lunch, also ordered take out for friends back in the Main Campus. Our order was a "special order" since they were already out of rice but Janet bought rice from another nearby stall for our orders. After eating, we helped her clean up by doing the dishes. We brought Janet home to change and dropped her off the Main Campus while Theodore and I went home to drop the car off. We took the jeepney to USC main. As we were walking to the Law Building, we bumped into Fritz and so he went with us. I brought the goodies and gave it to those I promised it to. They all shared with their friends and classmates. Too bad Mara missed out on the wild rice I brought though. :(

Theodore later left with Puntual. Fritz and I were just there hanging by their green couch on the lobby place with Chang and Elvis popping out from time to time. I ranted to Fritz about my uncle J, haha! Sorry Fritz! We later decided to wait for Mara at the parking lot to go and check on Sky. Finally! I've been wanting to go to Sky. Sky was crying when we got to her. She was hungry, I went and bought Sky Flakes for her and met with Mara along the way.

We were in Fritz's car and off to Anney's! But Sky peed on Mara's lap, at the spot where a person looks like she peed in her pants. Boo. So I grabbed Sky from Fritz since he was driving. Mara still didn't resist Sky and got her back.

At Anney's we tried to hide Sky from her ama. It was a short stay. We went out as her father (Mr. George) arrived. We were on the rode when Fritz realized he left his glasses and so he made a quick U-turn. I went down to grab his glasses as they wait outside. Got it and we were off to my place. I got dropped off and they went home.

I thought I'd be out tonight. I was kinda looking forward for something to happen, but nothing did. Hmmm... maybe next time. I was home around 7pm, the good thing about that was I was sure my boyfriend would be happy I was home already. :)

there's a next time,

-pringles08

Odd Day, Sad Ending

2009-09-06T14:17:00.000+08:00

The day started out with us going to our downtown adventure. Anne and I took the cab to USC main to meet up with Mara, Chang, Fritz, Vanessa, and Chinchin. Mara's friends, most of them we just recently met. Anne was able to buy 3 bracelets, for birthday presents. I wasn't able to buy anything at all. I had in mind F.R.I.E.N.D.S. DVD but I wasn't able to find any.

After the short trip, we again rode a cab home for lunch. I thought there'd be six of us but there was only 4- Anne, Mara, Fritz, and me. We over prepared lunch I bet, oh well. We also watched Iron Man on HBO while waiting for lunch.

Miggy getting comfy with Fritz

We were off to main in Anne's car, which I drove (I love driving for her of course). Fritz's hands has been itching to get his hands on the computer to play. We played Counter Strike. It was my second time playing the game, technically first since when I played with my cousin it was all blurred out and I think lasted for a split second. We played Left for Dead first, then Counter Strike. I did enjoy it, but other guys went in our "private server" with Fritz's 123 password. I really hated the trash talk, especially the ones by the two young boys. Boo!

Pass 2:30pm, Mara, Fritz, and Sarah were late for their German class. Anne and I went up to the Law Building's library and before we were able warm the seats, we left for USC-TC. Elwin text messaged me about attending my class, I wanted to skip it but he said I shouldn't. We don't really do anything significant, no attendance, and he sends out the ppt to us anyways. Before going to school we picked up Jon and went to buy dog food at Dog Palace.

4:30pm, I was at our room and class is about to begin. I didn't have Anne and Jon sit-in since I wanted to just go out by 6:15pm. We all planned to watch UP 3D at SM, 7:25pm show instead of the originally planned 9:05pm last full show since Mara needed to get home early. After answering the activity for IT32, I went out and we were rushing to SM.

I dropped off Anne and Jon at the entrance and I went to park the car. I met with them at KFC, we all ordered take out. We went to the movie house and got our tickets. Rice meals weren't allowed inside so we had to eat them just right out the movie house. That was definitely something new! After the meal I decided to order a hotdog meal or some sort at The Big City, we were late at seeing the movie because of that and because I had to leave and turn in my camera. Boo! I'm so sorry. Mikko went with us to have dinner outside the cinemas and see the movie with us too.

eating outside the cinemas

UP 3D was okay, nothing amazing. Mara slept through some parts of the movie and I closed my eyes in some parts as well. The ticket for that cost 250php, more than the usually ticket price.

Group Shot: Filipinos on the left, Chinese on the right

Jon, Allie, Mikko

After the movie we didn't know where to go. We are quite a bunch of indecisive people. We did "twenty one" to see who'd choose. Anne was 21 and chose Cabanas for karaoke, we've been wanting to hear Elvis sing. Mara said Fritz really isn't into those, but we wanted to change that. Plus, he doesn't have to sing, he can just listen. Cabana's was packed, no parking and a lot of waiting customers. Anne decided we'd go to their place. She text messaged her auntie Zenny, sudden change of plans. We were off to my place. Anne's ama was in a really bad mood. After everyone got in my room, Anne left hurriedly to avoid a more heavy scolding from her ama.

Kia: Elivis and Mara

Pajero: Jon and Fritz

Yaris: Anne and Allie

I ordered 2 boxes off pizza from Gustuso's and played the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. DVD for them to watch. Laugh here and there. Pizza just arrived and Fritz just got online with my laptop, he's mother suddenly called asking for him. He did say her tone of voice was calm, but it was unusual that his mother would look for him. Although I still think it would have been better if he mentioned to his mom earlier about where he was. Elvis, Mara, and Fritz left. Mara was also in danger of scolding. Jon finished the two slices of pizza left, I had Fritz bring home the unopened box Elvis was already able to eat a few slices before leaving. After the two slices and after some quality time with Miggy, he took a cab home.

I was alone now, feeling sorry, sad, and depressed. Boo! Just sad.

not so happy after all,
-pringles

Jujitsu and Starbucks

2009-08-30T03:23:00.000+08:00

No one really had plans for today. I met with Mara and her friend Sarah at Cheaverz. I had to eat even if I didn't have the appetite for it, I knew I was hungry. We sat there a bit waiting for Fritz to arrive. I was supposedly going to work with my DB group mates but they weren't replying. After getting the attendance slip Mara needed from Fritz, we went inside the school to have it signed by a teacher. P.E. festival was over by 9am, we arrived at around 10:30am. Bummer.

After having their attendance slips signed, Mara and I waited for Elvis a bit, only to realize he wasn't coming anytime soon. Mara and I went to Rosedale where we last left Fritz. We had popsicles and just hung out there for to talk and just stare blankly into space (lol). Fritz was with his friends, off to their Dota adventures.

Mara and I finally decided to go off to Ayala. When we got there, we just walked around there going in and out of stores until our feet ached. We went to Foodchoices for some Thirsty's fruit salad and not long after that Elwin arrived. We headed home to drop off the car so that I wouldn't worry about bringing Holly home and all.

When we arrived at my place, Anne decided to just meet us here. It wasn't a long wait and Anne was here. We hung out in my room and watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (again). Elwin was able to nap for just a tiny bit and he tried to keep himself up to watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S. We then decided to just have dinner here. We called up Fritz and Elvis to come over for dinner. We waited for quite sometime before they arrived. When they arrived, Anne had already eaten since she had to leave for a 7pm appointment with Norman Go for his Jujitsu sessions at the Loft, 4th floor gym, which Anne will need to shoot soon. She needed to check them out for a pre-shoot slash observing thinger or something so she can come up with a concept.

So we had dinner when them Fritz and Elvis arrived. I was happy to see them eat a lot, especially Elwin and Fritz. Fritz was hesitant at first but after offering, he'd take the food and eat it. I'm sure yaya Violy loves looking at my friends enjoy her cooking, although we had barbecues bought as well.

Fritz was tired and asked if I knew how to drive manual, I forwarded the question to Mara and Mara told him that I very well knew how to drive manual since my car (dad's car) which I drive to school is very much manual, "pawis steering" as they joke about it. Surprisingly Fritz handed over his keys to me, I was going to drive his sister's Honda Civic- WOW! I was honestly conscious with my driving since it wasn't my car but it was very very nice driving it. :)

So we were at I.T. Park, Loft, and I'm glad we made it there safely. I kept asking them if my driving was okay, since I was conscious about it and all, and they said my driving was fine. Fritz even said I drove better then him but I don't know how true that is since I haven't experienced his driving yet.

4th floor gym- Jujitsu session was going on. As most of us didn't expect, Jujitsu was quite an aggressive sport that involved a lot of grappling. Norman was the head/ master, as Anne informed me. He invited us (or the guys we were with at least) to a trial session. Only Fritz gave it a go. It was funny to see him being squished and trying to get out of the awkward positions he'd get locked into. But I did admire his guts to try it out, maybe partly to impress someone or just because he was curious. Come to think about it, Mara did mention earlier that Fritz was a guy who'd try anything at least once. 1,000php per month and that will get you everyday session of Jujitsu, if I'm not mistaken; but I think Sundays are not included. If I'm not mistaken. Fritz was interested of joining in, he even asked Elvis and Elwin if they'd want to join as well.

Fritz trying out Jujitsu with Princeton and Norman

After Jujitsu, it took us a while to decided where to go off to next, we did Twenty-One and it was Elvis' pick. He picked Kopi Roti but maybe because Anne's family was there and it wouldn't be that comfortable, we decided Starbucks, Paseo Arcenas at Banawa.

I drove Fritz's Honda Civic once more and my passengers were Elwin and Elvis. Fritz drove Anne's Yaris and Anne had front seat and Mara was at the back seat. It was honestly weird to be driving Fritz's car once more, and this time without him- the owner (or brother of the owner). This was only our 3rd time to meet by the way, maybe trust came easily?

On the way there I had to make a quick stop at McDonald's Escario to use the restroom. Elwin bought regular fries in exchange for us making use of their restrooms. Elvis just waited in the car.

Paseo Arcenas. As we got down I saw Fritz, Mara, and Anne approaching. I ran to Fritz and told him that we took a while cause I bumped into a motorcycle. And as quickly as I gave away that joke, I took it right back. I saw how worried he really looked and it seemed like he was dizzy and about to faint or something. I apologize for the bad joke, but it was hard to resist.

Starbucks. We hung out there, talked, and had frappuccinos. We also took some photos. Carole also came, Mara went out to meet her. I knew Carole doesn't really like me, I don't know why but I wouldn't really care. She went there to convince Mara to go with them to Bantayan. But gladly Mara chose stayed with us, all the more reason for Carole to dislike me, but it's cool. We called it a night at around 10:30pm, almost 11pm I guess. Fritz, Mara, and Elvis went together. Elwin rode a taxi, I was worried since his mom asked him to head home at around 8pm but he still stayed. I rode with Anne and she brought me home. Thanks again Anne! :)

Group photo shot by me. :p

I wasn't still

An awkward D: && a Fritz who didn't follow instructions. Tsk.

Undying Mara pose

Group shot 'round the table.

Kyootie.

Group Shots

Custom timer multi shot.

Thank you for this fun night. I'm glad to have met Mara's friends especially Chang, Elvis, and Fritz. They're fun to be with. But as to when I'll see them and Mara again, that'll be a question. :( Especially since Intrams is over. Hopefully soon, very soon.

"I hate this part right here"

-pringles

PS: Today was when Nardo met his 3-month girlfriend from Leyte for the first time. He shared it wasn't awkward at all and they held hands and hugged. I'm happy for him. :)

DevArt

2009-08-28T03:16:00.000+08:00

My DeviantArt was never really active. It's an off relationship between me and my DevArt profile. So, I checked back 2 days ago and was surprised.

I was only able to blog about it now because I had to get the other person's permission on this one.

This was one of my first wallpaper slash background works. My first few tries with the brushes I downloaded from DeviantArt.

Submitted: December 26, 2007

second.alienized

The surprise was someone had used it and incorporated it into their masterpiece. :) And I was really happy about it. The artist did an awesome job too.

Here's the work of my fellow DevArt artist

otakuFrustratio-On

Submitted: July 23, 2009

Grafitti

Old School and Girls' Night?

2009-08-28T00:05:00.000+08:00

Sacred Heart School- Hijas de Jesus

formerly Sacred Heart School for Girls (SHS-G)

I revisited my old school with my sister. Cheering competition wasn't as fun, lively, and as impressive like before. We arrived in the middle of the Seniors' cheering (they performed second). I did forget about the drummers' showdown, per batch they now have two drummers. The school mural was still the same as before, just like some of our batch mates painted them, the way we left them.

Cheering competition

Rosita's mini school supply store was no longer there. There was also this new wide ramp leading to the field. The gray gate was no longer filled with chairs and hang out spots, no more stalls like Thirsty, Taco's, and Jello. The short-lived botanical garden was also removed. They were all replaced by a very wide gym. I heard they now have a girls' basketball team, my sister has been anticipating the formation of such a group, but it was too late. She already had transferred school before the actualization of the plan.

New Ramp

New Gym

Old faces and a whole lot of new ones. There were now not-so-little boys running around. Before only little boys were enrolled in our school, up until kindergarten only I think. It was sad seeing my sister, no in the same shirt as her former classmates' are in. There's also a building being built on the side of the school. New guards as well, only one guard had that familiar face.

My sister with her friends

After the trip to my old school with my sister, we went to UnionBank to withdraw. We then had lunch at home with Tita Judy, tita Judy's mom, and Carmel (they've been sleeping over for a while now :D), and my dad. I went up and Miggy was kind of sleeping, I felt sleepy to and decided not to go off to TC to attend the afternoon's Robotics Seminar.

Around 4:30pm I woke up to Miggy's bark. I knew who was about to enter my room, and as I guessed it right, in came Anne, Chippy, and Princess. I was counting on my sister to wake me up when my phone alarm went on but turned out she fell asleep too. My sister and I hurriedly prepared. First stop, Raintree Mall to check out bootleg copies of installers and games. We didn't really get anything. They were too expensive for bootlegs, a lot of cheaper ones downtown (so I heard).

Drive thru at McDonald's Jones, we were all starved out. We each overpaid our share, I guess the McD crew didn't get his calculations right. We hung out at Club Ultima, Anne was meeting her dad for a contract or something. The guard told us we weren't allowed to eat there with food from outside, but as I mentioned, we were starved and so we ate anyways. It wasn't long enough until we got caught and was told again by the guard *embarrassing*. Anne took longer than we all thought. Kyle and Mara arrived, we all decided to go around. There was this great kiddie place which we sadly couldn't play at since we were all over 12 years old.

Princess and our McD take out on the table

Chip and I waiting for the elevator

Going around (Holly, Chip, Mara, Kyle)

The Kiddie Place behind us

Group photo by the Kiddie Place

Kyle left and later we met with Anne after our Nth ride on the elevator. Off to her house and we went straight to our agenda- to watch a movie. Mara brought "The Haunting in Connecticut", it was a good movie. Mara was too scared to even bring home the DVD and she just left it (and sort of gave it to Anne). Mara left and had dinner at 9:30pm. We then watched my F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Season 5 DVDs which I just got back from Stanley. We had a lot of laughs to wash off the feeling of suspense and horror from the previous movie we just saw. Anney brought us home at almost 12am right after Chippy got picked up, Princess hitched with her. Thank you Anne! :)

I wasn't able to see Elwin today. He decided to go home because I wasn't replying when he got off school, I was too busy digging in those bootlegs copy (guilty). But the flow of the day was very unclear anyways.

For tommorrow, 11am lunch here with Anne and 12pm to USC Main. We're watching the pop jazz competition which starts at 1pm. Mara said she'd have some seats reserved with her blockmates' help, thank you Ma! :)

Watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. still with my sister and Miggy.

God is good,

-pringles

PS: Happy Birthday to my old college bud Raymond Besinio by the way! Hope he had a good one! ;) God bless him more and more.

PSS: Check out Chippy's Sony Ericsson phone. I was thinking about getting one when I first saw it at Princess' Birthday. Holly saw it and loved it too. VGA camera but the sounds is great. It really looks like an iPod too. ;)

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4 Boxes of Pizza

2009-08-26T23:24:00.000+08:00

I attended the seminar we were required to join, it was about System Dynamics. The speakers were Dr. Kwak and "Prof." Sabellano (Yes, Miss Sabellano was called "Prof."). All I really did was doodle.

After the seminar, I met with Elwin and we went to their place to get some Gotu Kola plants for daddy's pond. On the way home, dad called up and told me Anne was over, that was a surprise.

So had lunch with Anne and Elwin. Mara was text messaging Anne and was inviting her over to main, and so we went.

At main we had ice cream and toured the Law Building (or what should appropriately be called the HRM Building). We watched basketball games there (around 3 games). The last game was what we actually enjoyed watching, CAS vs. COMMERCE. Sadly, CAS didn't bag that game, I expected too much. But it was a very good game though. Elwin was hilarious, I asked Anne to take videos of him watching the game while I was busy taking photos. x)

Elwin and I at the USC gym

(I'm fatter now, more round. :p)

Mara, Anne, and Elwin

Anne, Lora (Elwin's cousin), and BG

JP and Lourielle

#17 CAS Player, Cliffor Diaz

I like this "Lucky Shot" I was able to take with the monkey.

(Raw, can't wait to edit it)

CAS Team

(their Coach was my Physics 2 Lab teacher)

For dinner, we went over my place. Ordered 2 boxes of pizza, take out, at Gustoso's. It was fun and I was very comfortable talking to Mara's friends- Elvis and Fritz. It was the first time I've actually talked to Fritz, Elvis was over my house summer 2008. I'm happy to report that Mara does have good friends from her new course. We decided to order in 2 more boxes of pizza. Chang came over after spending time with his girlfriend and/or family. We had good laughs (especially me) and good talking as well. I really had fun, a different kind of fun but fun nonetheless. I'm also still smitten in a different way on a different matter. (Yesterday I was annoyed with this comment and private message from an old college block mate. Ugh.) *puts the thought aside* I can't fully put out details since my friends do visit this site from time to time. :D

I'm looking forward to what tomorrow holds. I might be revisiting my old school- Sacred Heart Scgool- Hijas de Jesus (formerly (and simply) known as Sacred Heart School for Girls). I haven't really gone back there since graduation, except to fetch my sister or bring her to school when she was still enrolled there, and to claim my yearbook. I can't wait to see the cheering competition with my sister and hopefully with some friends (I invited Mara and mentioned it to others as well, Elwin will have classes. Boo!). I honestly think our cheering competition is better than college's cheer dance competition, before during our time at least. And in the afternoon I'll have to somehow force myself to attend a Robotics seminar as it is required, 1pm-5pm. I already got out of the morning (8am-12pm) seminar on PhilNits because I submitted an excuse letter signed by my mother, stating that I'll be watching my sister's cheering competition- which isn't the whole truth though. I'm watching my sister's friends' cheering competition, it's almost alike right? Okay so they're not really the same thing, but I had to give a valid excuse. :p

After the seminar I'm hoping the get-together slash movie time with friends will push through. We'll see.

in it for the fun,

-pringles