My First Day Officially Off School!

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

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

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

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. 

Out With the Siblings

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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33 Months

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

I Want to Blog

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

The Original Haven

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

School Hopping Adventure

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

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.

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