Ice Queen Chronicles

“Patay Tayo Dyan!” Love Calculator Fun Part 2

2012-01-27T02:33:00.000+08:00

Found these from my old files...

Dahil namiss ng mga tao ang love team namin ni Babes, ano naman kaya ang masasabi ng mga love calculator?

So-so lang.

Pero natawa ako dito:

Shet. I knew it! Haha.

Halatang walang magawa.

St Paul Manila Centennial Watch

2012-01-27T02:29:00.000+08:00

At first I was so hesitant to claim this watch because the design looked fugly in the photos. When I got mine a few weeks ago from the Alumni Office of St Paul University Manila, I was in awe. It looks nice!

I’ve been wearing this ever since I got it to show my support to my Alma Mater who helped me achieve my dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. This is the least I can do since I cannot participate in the activities for the centennial celebration.

Caritas Christi Urget Nos! I'm a Paulinian, LOUD and PROUD! :)

Burnout

2012-01-27T02:25:00.000+08:00

I’ve always been a diligent student for the past years. Reading in advance and finishing my tasks on time has ever been a problem with me because I feel that if I mess up along the way, I would disappoint my parents big time. All the hard work was rewarded when I landed on the top ten of our class.

However, I feel like it was more of a curse, rather than a reward.

First off, I study at my own pace and I do it for myself and not to please others. Ever since that commendation, most people think that I do not have the right to flunk an exam. Oh how they’d react when they find out I failed the exam, like it’s a heinous crime. It puts so much pressure on me because it makes me feel bad about myself.

If you know me well, you’d know that I’m the type of student who reads from the book first before reading the transcriptions. It helps me identify the incorrect information from the transcriptions. But with the heavy load of what we need to read per subject, I couldn’t finish reading everything on the book so I resort to reading the transcriptions only on the part that I haven’t read on the book. Ever since I was doing that, my grades became mediocre. And it’s not my fault that I can’t understand fragmented knowledge and it’s not my fault if I’m not used to it.

Secondly, whenever professors start to call out the “Top 10 Students” if no one can answer their questions, it stresses me out. Honestly, I don’t like reciting in class. FYI, it doesn’t mean that when you’re in the top ten, you know the answer all the time.

Another thing is that people think that you can do anything because you’re in the freaking top ten. Whenever there’s a group work, people are so quick to point at you. When you refuse because you’re not really good at it, they’ll insist, “Kaya mo naman yan, kaya ka nga top ten”. Excuse me for living but I’m not McGyver, or Chuck Norris to begin with.

God, I’m so tired. I’m not satisfied at all because for me, what I do is substandard already. I need some rest.

I Wish I Could Go....

2012-01-27T02:07:00.001+08:00

...even just here:

Photo from this great website

This photo of Mercure Batam is courtesy of TripAdvisor

I was originally planning to travel to Bintan but when I saw that it's quite expensive, my sister talked me into going to Batam. I don't mind if I won't get to visit the second most popular tourist spot as long as I get to sing "Ingatlah Hari Ini" in my mind while traversing Indonesian soil. Lol.

However, my killjoy dad won't allow me because it's "dilikado". Le sigh. But when I have my mom with me, I have bigger chances that I can go. Yay!

I seriously want to maximize the "three week" vacation. *cross fingers*

I AM...

2011-12-03T23:10:00.000+08:00

stuDYING.

Can't wait for the Christmas break.

old photo from my freshman year

Wicked

2011-10-10T17:19:00.001+08:00

The world of theater really fascinates me. I've been exposed to watching plays and musicals as a kid during field trips and school performances of high school students so I think it rubbed off on me. The story line, the spectacular props and most importantly, the massive showcase of intense talent entices me to watch. And it's really awesome that good books become Broadway Musicals. For instance, Wicked by Gregory Maguire is now a hit musical for a few years already. And it's really impossible for me as to fly to the US for this.

And then I received the news that Wicked is coming to Singapore this December. Oh, how exciting!

I'm not sure if the family could afford to go out of the country during the peak season where prices are ridiculously high. But if we could, it'd be the best birthday gift ever. *hint, hint*

Railway Talk

2011-10-10T16:47:00.001+08:00

This is not an engineering related post. I'm just professing my approval for Singapore's railway system because this is something that we can emulate in order to have an efficient railway system. I used to be a regular passenger of our local LRT 1 but I don't ride the it that much anymore because it's always crowded, the train arrivals are late and the train runs slowly. I hope the LRTA officials can pick up something from this railway.

The following photos are taken in two different occasions.

The train system is properly mapped so you won't get lost.

Our local LRT 2 almost has the same look of this signboard. +1 for our LRT :D

Outram Park Station. Parang mall lang.

Not yet the train door. Supposedly this is to protect the passengers
and to prevent suicide from taking place. Srsly.

May I suggest artworks to liven up the dingy atmosphere and less of the jologs ads please.
And please make the e-ads applicable for silent advertisement because it adds up to the noise pollution.

Ducklips inside the train. Note that nobody's sitting on the reserved seat for the
disabled, pregnant women, elderly and those parents with small children.

I forgot to take photos of the designations for those who are alighting and boarding the train. I seriously want to have that implemented here. It's so annoying when you can't go off the train because those who will board are blocking the way. Not to mention, when I give way to those who will get off the train, some smart ass bitch would occupy the space and block the way. It tempts me to whack her head with my book. Lol.

So yeah, if LRTA will push through on increasing the fares, they should improve their train speed and trains and then come up with kickass facilities like this. It's totally unfair to have them increase the fares while we experience terrible service that is not what we should be getting.

Hi LRTA administrators! :)

First World Airport With Its Own Train Stop

2011-10-10T15:38:00.001+08:00

Note: Long overdue blog entry. I was supposed to blog about this eons ago but I got busy over the remaining days of summer. I just found the word document that I made. :))

May 13, 2011

It's my first time to travel alone so I'm kind of lost when it comes to all these processes in the airport. Luckily, Charmaine came with me because she knows all the ins and outs since she already went there.

Flight was 4:40 PM and ETA is 8:00PM via AirPhil. Unfortunately, there are a lot planes on the tarmac so the take-off was slightly delayed. During the flight, I was sitting beside two young Filipino lawyers who were chatting about their much deserved break. My ears were swimming in legal jargon so I slept throughout the flight. After almost four hours, I arrived at Terminal 2 of Changi Airpot with a huge surprise: a crowded tarmac.

First glimpse of Changi

The minute I stepped in the airport, it was freaking awesome. It's so different from NAIA 3 because it is very well lighted and traveler friendly. Traveler friendly in the sense that everything has an English translation and that there are signs put up everywhere to guide everyone. Plus whatever is written on the signs is strictly implemented. I'm not surprised why Changi Airport is touted as one of the world's best airports. One of my observations, although they are accommodating, the employees do not smile that often. Hehe.

More photos after the jump!

Walkalator para sa ayaw maglakad. Lol.

Ate Richie picked me up at the airport and showed me the first world amenities, like the airport services and the railway system.

Let's just take the train..because that's all I brought with me. :D

Ate Richie with the automated ticketing machine that dispenses pre-paid tickets. Cool.

I seriously fell in love with their train system because it's fast and convenient because the airport is one of the train stops. We didn't hire a cab anymore since I bought only a huge duffel bag and my carry on luggage. I didn't take photos though because my sister and I were telling so much stories. Will post photos of the trains on the next entry.

Meanwhile, here are the other sights inside Changi Airport.

Airport shuttle service, trash cans for solid waste management and playground for the kids.

They have a pseudowaterfall in the departure area.

Nice eh? :D

Cinderella Gone Wrong

2011-10-10T14:40:00.001+08:00

OK. So I mentioned about Eka calling me Cinderella. If they had known Madame Imelda Marcos (former First Lady of the Philippines), they would probably call me that. Haha! All because I wore this during the AMSEP-UMS closing ceremony:

During the Pista ng Santo Niño 2010 at school.
I don't have a full photo of this during the closing ceremony :D

With Obed (in Kadazan costume) during the Closing Ceremony.
This is the only photo that clearly shows the dress details. :D

Arjun gave me the nickname "Cinderella Gone Wrong" because I don't have my glass slippers with me. Lol. And yes, ever since the first time I wore this Terno last year, I never wore the "glass slippers". Observe:

No glass slippers here, folks! I only have rubber slippers. Because I'm cheap like that. Haha!

Note to self: The next time I wear that costume, I should bring along jelly slippers because it looks like glass from afar. :P

AMSEP Closing Presentation - Philippines

2011-10-10T14:14:00.000+08:00

This is a part of our closing presentation during the AMSEP-Malaysia for Indonesia and Philippines last September 5, 2011. Credits to Mel Caraan for this slideshow presentation. :)

See, it's really memorable that it's so hard to forget. :D

Kaya Nyo 'To?

2011-10-09T03:53:00.003+08:00

I'm fond of anything weird and unique. And here is Kuya Pok and his funky footwear combination.

Contrasting color due to different shoes involved

O, kaya nyo bang lumabas na magkaiba ang shoes ninyo? Haha! Syempre ako hindi. Only Pok can do that. :)

I Love Rubi Shoes

2011-10-09T03:41:00.001+08:00

Whenever I go to the mall, I never fail to look at shoes. A lot of people ask why do I like shoes. The answer is simple:

Nah, just kidding! :)

I think that shoes are the only things in my closet that don't make me look fat. Haha! And during our tough times, I never had a chance to buy new shoes. So probably I'm making up for it or something.

Anyway, my previous posts about Malaysia reminded me of Rubi Shoes. I fell in love with that store when I went to Ion Mall in Singapore. That's the first time I've ever entered this haven for shoe addicts. Naturally, I bought something...on sale. Lol.

I cannot forget how thrilled I am when I saw a Cotton On store in 1Borneo. I literally squealed with delight because even if it's Cotton On, I know that they sell shoes because Rubi Shoes is a sister company of Cotton On, an Australian company. It's like I died and went to shoe heaven, especially when I saw this sign:

That's 50% off.

...I knew my wallet is toast. :))

But since they're on sale, I bought 2 pairs of sandals and a pair of flip flops for only *drumroll* Rm15 each. See photos on the sides..

That's Php225 if you convert it using the conversion rate of Php15. The Forex rate during that time is RM1 = Php14.45 so that's about Php217. Original price is Rm99 so it's Php1,485 for the 15 peso conversion rate. Pretty nice, eh? Too bad, we don't have these kinds of discounts here in the Philippines.

I seriously love that store because they sell cute shoes of good quality without the hefty price tag. Not only that, since it is not locally available, there are less chances that you'd bump into someone with the exact same shoe. Haha! I love it even more when it's on sale. Since I'm such a freak, my mom tells me not to buy shoes anymore but I can't help it. :D

So now, let me show you my Rubi shoes collection:

It's not much but I hope that I'll have many more of those in the near future. :)

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

2011-10-09T02:23:00.001+08:00

If I'm a student here, I'd probably brag about how awesome my campus is. Since they just acquired the new building for the Allied Medical Sciences, I would also brag about how great my assigned building is.

Observe:

Our campus in Mendiola is just fraction of their SPU Building.

As for the classroom, I'm speechless.

That is why I was too giddy and proud to have completed one of the modules inside this kickass classroom.

However, the cold atmosphere is really conducive for:

OK, sleeping in class comes to me naturally. Hrhr. But just the same, I really love their campus.

Where I've Been, What I've Seen and Done

2011-10-09T02:04:00.002+08:00

Now let's proceed to the sights and sounds of Kota Kinabalu. I made another slide show to compress the space so this wouldn't look lengthy. Lol.

Where I've Been, What I've Seen and Done - flash slideshow maker

Monsopiad Cultural Village - This shows you just how rich the culture of the Kadazan people is. They will showcase their dance and music. Prepare to be amazed by the sounds that they make: OOOOO-EEEEEE! Mel likes to imitate that sound. Haha! Another thing to look forward to is the House of Skulls which shows you the personal collection of skulls of the greatest head hunter ever, Monsopiad. Trivia: Monsopiad's 6th generation of descendants built this village.
Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Manukan and Pulau Sapi - We went island hopping in these islands. My personal favorite is Pulau Mamutik because it has lots of trees and there isn't much infrastructures so the natural beauty of the island is preserved. Basically all the islands look the same but you just have to pick the one that suits your mood. By the way, the corals there are amazing so grab your snorkel from the Abang and snorkel your way to one of the most well preserved corals I've ever seen.
Sunset View at Suriah Sabah
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park - Saw lots of cute animals like the Sun Bear, Asian Tiger, Proboscis Monkey, and the Orangutan. I was amazed by how huge this place is. Not to mention that the animals look healthy, the cages are clean and that the facilities are well maintained.
1Borneo - My favorite mall. Haha!
Larry and Vince's Farmstay - One of my most favorite places ever. If you're the outdoor lover, this place is for you. We did a lot of trekking in the jungle, playing native games, fishing, hill climbing, ~~owling~~, and eating (I just had to say that). There are lots of things to do here and you'll never get bored.
UMS Campus - The word "huge" is an understatement. And I have to agree when a lot of people say that UMS is the most beautiful campus in Malaysia because it is.
Tun Mustapha Tower - One of the best known landmarks of Kota Kinabalu. It is the tallest building in Sabah, and the second tallest in Borneo. And I found out from Wing Hoh that it was built in 1977. Look how modern it is!
Floating Mosque - It looks beautiful especially at night when the lights are on.
Pu Toh Tze Chinese Buddhist Temple - Same with the Bell Church in Baguio, only a lot bigger.
Atkinson Clock Tower - A memorial to Francis George Atkinson found at Signal Hill Road.
Tanjung Aru Beach - The place to chillax. There are a lot of hawker stalls and open-air seafood restaurants here.

Unfortunately, we weren't able to go to Mt Kinabalu because it's still far from where we are staying. Although I wanted to go there, I'll just have to save it for my next trip. I just don't know when. Haha!

Food Trip in Malaysia

2011-10-09T00:39:00.002+08:00

Well, any trip is not complete without us talking about food. I made this slide show so you can see the food that was served to us during my stay in Malaysia.

Food Trip in Malaysia - flash slideshow

One of the most interesting things in there is the Cemented Chicken. I first heard of it during our stay at Larry and Vince's Farmstay when we passed by the kitchen. I thought the auntie was kidding when she said that it was cemented chicken. Good thing Christian said that there really is such thing as a cemented chicken. When I tasted it, it has this tangy chicken flavor with a punch of ginger. I liked it because the flavor is locked in the chicken.

Another interesting part is the last part of the slideshow which was taken at Devi's. You can see that it was recommended in lonely planet so you'll know the food they serve there is really good. We had tosai, roti canai, mee and the never ending teh tarik. It was actually my first time to try Indian food...and I loved it.

One of the places that piqued my interest is the family-run Borneo 1945 cafe. The auntie running the place is really cool because she has red hair. So cute. Anyway, we ordered nasi lemak and kasturi juice. Guys, beware of the kasturi juice because it's not the typical juice that we are accustomed to. They include the peel and the seeds so it has a very bitter flavor. And it is also my first time to taste Horlicks. I really liked it so I brought some home.

We usually have nasi ayam (chicken rice) and mee (noodles). I don't get tired of nasi ayam because it's one of my favorite foods. And it's different from the ones sold in commercial establishments here in the Philippines because majority of the nasi ayam we ate tastes like the ones in the authentic Chinese restaurants in Binondo. If you're not too sensitive, you can also eat food sold at stalls in the street. It's kinda like our street food setup.

Too bad I didn't take a photo of the giant Milo pack. I swear, there is such a thing. I noticed that Malaysians really like Milo because it's a part of their drinks section.

I wasn't able to taste everything but I would like to try unique stuff if I get to visit there in the future. So foodies, there's a lot more to discover. :)

An Awesome Nine Day Experience

2011-10-08T20:53:00.001+08:00

As promised, I will write about my AMSEP UMS 2011 for Indonesia and Philippines experience once I have the time. Now that I have the time, I'm going to do it in multiple entries. So I would like to begin my KK chronicles with an entry about how amazing the people of AMSEP are.

Before anything else, let me tell you guys something about AMSEP. AMSEP stands for Asian Medical Students Exchange Program, which is one of the many projects of the Asian Medical Students Association or AMSA. The AMSEP provides an opportunity to medical students from different countries to find out more about the educational methods and teaching styles of another country, aside from learning about the country's culture and tradition.

Luckily, I was given the opportunity to participate in this program, hosted by Universiti Malaysia Sabah. At first I was hesitant to join because I'm scared to miss out on the exams. But since I'm that anal retentive (Lol), I checked the schedule and we're all good. And the rest is history.

Long post ahead. You can skip reading and just look at the photos. :P

10 Indonesians. 6 Filipinos. Many Malaysians (sorry I lost count). Who would've known that we'd all hit it off so well?

My co-delegates from the Philippines are Mel, Ithran and Tutti. And our co-delegates from Indonesia are Annie, Michelle, Andrian, Eka, Mozes, Fikry, Yusuf, Yufi, Okto and Dewangga. I didn't include Ice and Christian in the previous list because even if they're also my co-delegates, I see them everyday at school. Hrhr.

At first everyone was really shy and quiet. But as the days passed by, everyone's loosening up to the point that we're bullying each other (in a good way). Lol. You should hear Mel, Mozes, Yusuf and Eka make fun of each other. I even had a taste of their bullying.

Mozes: Hey, Cinderella, where are your glass slippers?

Me: I left it in the Philippines. (Noticing Mozes and Eka's mischievous smiles) Why are you guys bullying me?

Eka: Because Mel's not here. *both guys laugh*

You'd be surprised by the end of this program, almost everyone had a nickname. My personal favorites are Melephant (Mel), Ekapotamus (Eka) and Jungle Girl (Ice). Whenever they mention it, I never fail to laugh. I had my own nickname but it came around late. I think it was Eka who baptized me with the nickname Cinderella because he thinks that the terno I wore during the Closing Ceremony is like Cinderella's gown (and that is worthy of another entry).

Aside from the endless laughter, I learned a lot of things about all things Indonesian from my co-delegates. Some of them (Dewangga, Fikry, Okto, Yusuf and Yufi) are Muslims so I was amazed at how diligent they are in praying. I also learned from Michelle that Indonesian horror movies are bad, with the exception of Kalung Jelangkung, which Eka touted as the "one of the best horror films of all time". I learned about Indonesian currency and its many zeros, "kepala (head), pundak (shoulders), lutut (knees), kaki (toes)", and a bird's eye view of Jakarta from Andrian just to name a few.

On the other hand, I'm also glad to have known my Filipino co-delegates Tutti, Mel and Ithran. We come from different schools but it didn't matter while we're there. I'll never forget the kasturi juice experience and the cariñosa with the Bahay Kubo music. They brought the most of the fun factor because we brought in only half of ours since we're studying for an exam when we get back. :P

Let's not forget about our Malaysian hosts. I appreciate them taking time out from their postings and vacation just to take us around. Because of the little trips we had, I got to appreciate the rich culture and unique traditions of Sabahans. My dad has been to Kota Kinabalu before and he said that it is really nice. He's right. Although I've been to Malaysia before (in Johor Bahru), nothing beats my experience in Sabah, the Land Below the Wind. I got to see for myself that Kota Kinabalu really is a nice place with lots of things to do, lots of places to see and lots of nice people to be friends with. I can safely say that Malaysia is truly Asia.

For the people who were with us, you are all wonderful. JP and his Ping Pong Ball Song, Wing Hoh, Kay Mint, Kuya Pok, Obed, Jeremy, Zizan, Zhi Foo, Chun Liang, KK, Kim, TTS, Yap, Ker Cyin, Arjun, Santhiya, Kumu, Risvini, Soo, Rodtney, Eddie, Yu Siong and his sandcastles, Elvy, Edith, Monash, Goh, Sharlinna, Rose, Swee Chern Neo, Wai Leong the Djokovic fan, Karleen, Bao Ling and Wei Bin. If I missed out anyone's name, sorry for that but you're still one of the reasons why this experience rocks. :)

Like what I said in the AMSEP UMS 2011 Facebook group, "I will definitely miss Malaysia and the friends I made here. Terima kasih AMSEP-UMS organizers and committee members for making our stay a memorable and pleasurable one. This experience is something that I can look back to with a smile."

I'm truly grateful to everyone who made this trip possible. Lest we forget, I'd also like to give another special shoutout to Boss Greco for doing such a great job in organizing and orienting us and attending to our concerns. Mabuhay ka! OK, I just sounded like Boy Abunda. Lol.

I think one of the successful parts of this program is that all of us successfully crossed the boundaries to achieve unity among diversity. Each one of us give a high regard and show respect to each country's traditions, customs and culture. The bond that we've made is the solid proof that even if we are living in different countries and speak different languages, it is possible that Filipinos, Malaysians and Indonesians can be friends.

At Last!

2011-10-08T14:43:00.002+08:00

It's freaking sem break!

Time to par...

SLEEP.

Kota Kinabalu Chronicles Teaser

2011-09-18T00:06:00.002+08:00

May nalalaman pa akong teaser! Haha.

I desperately want to write about my trip to Kota Kinabalu but cannot actually do it because of time constraints so I'm just going to post slideshows of some photos that I have. I will make a decent travelogue on our sem break. Rly.

For now, these are the some of the photos of what we did and what you can see at Kota Kinabalu.

And this one too...

Bye-bye Frizzy Hair

2011-08-27T13:31:00.003+08:00

I have naturally coarse hair that really gets poufy once humidity sets in. I've tried a lot of stuff but it's either too expensive, too greasy or just didn't work at all. Fortunately, Avon launched their Advance Techniques hair care line. I love their skincare products and their make-up so I didn't hesitate trying out their newly launched hair care products, especially the Lotus Shield Anti-Frizz Treatment

I'm not surprised that it got the nod of Cosmopolitan Magazine because it really works. And the best thing is that it doesn't weigh your hair down and a single application lasts for 3 days. Here's how it works:

Say good-bye to frizz, flyaways and hair that is untamed. One application, and frizz is finished.

Like a lotus leaf repels water, our breakthrough lotus-inspired technology defies up to 97% humidity. Keeps hair smooth and well-behaved for 3 days. Bad weather is no longer the enemy.

Leave-in treatment forms a lightweight barrier that helps block out humidity to fight frizz without weighing hair down. Apply to damp hair. Dry & style as normal. For all hair types. 2 fl. oz. Complete your routine for maximum results with Frizz Control Shampoo and Conditioner.

I told my mom about it so she also tried the product sample I got from the Avon outlet in our building. We have the same hair texture so when she saw the results, she immediately bought 2 bottles. Luckily, there's a promo that when you buy a bottle of the Lotus Shield, you get a bottle of the Advance Techniques Daily Shine Shampoo for free.

This is the US variant. The Asian variant does not come in a shampoo and conditioner combo.

So I immediately bought its conditioner and used it the next day. And boy, it did work. My hair became more manageable with a noticeable frizz reduction. And what I love most about is that you won't need to iron your hair too much in order to achieve straight hair. I discovered it during my preparation for our Med Night while I was ironing my hair. The heat setting is at its lowest but my hair managed to get straight in just a single pass of the iron and my straightening brush, pictured on the top of this photo:

For just Php 350 for the 60 ml Lotus Shield, Php 175 for the 200 ml Daily Shine Shampoo, and Php 195 for the 200 ml Daily Shine Conditioner, it's not so bad. I don't mind spending on something that works. Isn't it obvious that I love this product so much that I'm blogging about it? Lol.

Lotus Shield photo from the Avon website

Let’s Now Talk about the Silence of My Father’s Love and His Noisy Daughter

2011-08-27T12:29:00.003+08:00

While I was browsing my Facebook home page, I saw a link posted by my friend, Sasa. It contained this video:

I swear my eyes filled with tears. Even if he’s a total kill joy, I love my Daddy so much that I wouldn’t feel ashamed of him. You see, in the video, there were kids who were making fun of the daughter because of her father being a deaf-mute. At eto naming gagang anak, ikinakahiya ang tatay niya. Ang swerte nga niya dahil hinahatid siya ng tatay nya sa school, samantalang ako hindi kasi laging nasa abroad ang tatay ko para magtrabaho. HELLO! Anyway, the daughter goes off to pick a fight with the bully. But alas, her efforts were in vain because the teasing happened again. Fast forward. And then she tries to kill herself.

If it was in my terms, I would’ve punched that bully right in the face just to teach her a lesson. Kiber kung ma-office. Haha!

Back to reality: I don’t have something to be ashamed about my dad, even if I live in a society that makes fun of those with a Visayan accent.

My dad is born and raised in Capiz, which is in the Visayas so naturally, he will have a Visayan accent. And I hate it when other people smirk or snigger whenever my dad cannot say a word perfectly. Being Bisaya is a part of who my daddy is and I take it that their smirk as an insult to my dad as a person. I remember this incident when I was in college, my dad visited me in my dorm after the Typhoon Milenyo because I was complaining that there was still power outage in our street. He can sense that I was crying kasi alam niya na maarte ako kapag mainit (haha!) so he took me out to eat at Rob for lunch. My sister is still in class so we just waited for her there.

As Daddy was ordering, he said "susij" instead of sausage and I saw the smirk on the waiter's face and the effort of how he stifled his laugh. Nabwisit ako ng bongga so I said "Talaga bang tinatawanan ninyo ang customers ninyo kapag nagkakamali ng pagkakasabi ng order?"

Natigilan ang waiter. But I didn't stop there.

"Bakit, paano mo ba binibigkas ang 'sausage'? Sige, bigkasin mo sa akin. Kapag hindi ako nasiyahan sa pagkakasabi mo, malilintikan ka sa akin."

I can feel my dad kicking me under the table. Hindi makasagot ang waiter. After a few seconds, "Nasaan ang manager ninyo?"

KABOOM! Nagdahilan na at nagsorry ang waiter but the damage has been done. Ginawa niyang katatawanan ang daddy ko so tama lang na turuan ko siya ng leksyon. Saktong napadaan ang manager at binigyan ko siya ng lecture tungkol sa kahalagahan ng cultural sensitivity sa business at public relations. I don't know what happened to the waiter after that.

As for me, sinumbong ako ni Daddy kay Mommy. Haha! I got a good scolding after that but I'd choose to get scolded ten times over than to see people make a joke out of my father. I'd do the same for my mother as well. That's because I love my parents ©.

Murrrrrrrr!

2011-08-17T00:16:00.000+08:00

I luff you Hikosen Cara. <3

Aaand, my sister found a shop at Bugis Junction. Yay!

Cry Me A River in Mild, Moderate, Severe

2011-08-16T23:58:00.001+08:00

Kapag umuulan, lagi akong late gawa nito:

Ok. Fine. I’m starting to become tardy because I’m too tired to wake up early. I won’t explain anymore because it is worthy of another blog entry.

Anyway, floodwaters in Taft are very unpredictable. All you have to do is cry and then it’ll flood up instantly. Ok, I take that back because I just exaggerated. But really, it floods up easily in our area that’s why when it starts to rain, I’m freaking out. That’s because I’m afraid of leptospirosis and I’m afraid of stepping on something that came out of a person’s colon. If ever I encounter any of those when I traverse the disgusting floodwater, I will cry you guys a tidal wave. Leptospirosis can kill you quickly so be careful when you have a wound in your foot. As for the former colonic content, it can cause other diseases that could also kill you in the long run.

Kthxbye.

Princess!

2011-08-16T23:54:00.000+08:00

During the summer vacation, my brother’s friend, RR, left his cat with us for safekeeping when he went home to Cebu. Being the cat freaks that we are, we were thrilled to take care of Mowy. It’s a new experience for us to be taking care of a bred cat. Mowy is a dollface Himalayan cat and she loves to eat Whiskas Junior and Fancy Feast.

At first, we thought that she is not fun to play with because she does not purr and is too delicate. But as she made alliances with Chiyo and Evil Kitty, she wasn’t as delicate as she looks. Mowy is the only cat I know that does not know how to jump up and down with a sharp precision. She only learned to jump after watching Chiyo and Evil Kitty. It is also interesting to note that Mowy likes to chew on bones! She is also fond of snuggling beside us on our beds.

So in just a month, I learned to love Mowy. She’s our Kitty Princess.

My heart broke when it was time to send her back to RR. And it devastated me when I found out that Mowy is missing after a few weeks since we returned her. The building security did not find any trace of Mowy. We all think that she was stolen when she jumped to the neighbor’s balcony.

Sa jejemon na nagnakaw kay Mowy, ibalik mo na siya. Plz.

Being Toxic Is Not an Excuse for Being an Asshole

2011-08-06T21:30:00.001+08:00

Each one of us has really stressful moments that would make us want to drink Motolite Battery Fluid in order to keep up with the flow of the activities. And there are moments that we get irritable with the people around us, which is totally understandable under certain circumstances, i.e. nag-iinarte ang group member kapag inutusan. I give consideration for people who are irritable in stressful situations but for people who lash out on others for no apparent reason as their form of stress release, that’s another story.

Let me now tell you the story of this member of the Vagina Squad, whom I’d like to refer to as Stress Drilon.

My group mates are peacefully having our rotation at the Vagina Squad Headquarters, doing history-taking and the tasks required for 3^rd year students. They have this patient who seems to have a complicated case and the Vagina Squad is having a mini-conference because they are thinking of an appropriate diagnosis. Stress Drilon handles this patient so she’s probably at her wit’s end because has to come up with something really good. Not only that, she has other patients on the other side of the Headquarters. Crap. Stressful nga!

But seriously, I don’t give a shit so I didn’t know what she was doing because we’re minding our own business.

Until 30 minutes before five PM, she was throwing a hissy fit after a conversation with her colleague. She was bitching about doing everything, from assessing and referring patients that she shouldn’t even be handling. We didn’t pay attention to her because one of us is really keen on interviewing the patient that just came in.

“O sige, ako na rin ang mag-i-ER!!!” She practically yelled, then she looks at us. We still ignored her.

“Lahat ba kayo duty dito sa ER? Kayong mga third year?” Stress Drilon asked shrilly. We say yes.

“Hanggang anong oras kayo dito?” She said in a really loud voice, that’s dangerously close to a shout.

“Five po.” Then she looks at the clock with a sharp gaze that can slice a rice grain into half.

“Umuwi na kayo kasi natotoxic kami” Stress Drilon said in a high-pitched cackle and shooed us away…in front of the patients. The patients looked dumbfounded while they were looking at us.

And I was like, WHAT THE FUCK?! I was so pissed that my left eyebrow skyrocketed to the ceiling and gave Stress Drilon a really evil look. I got even more pissed when I saw my group mate put away his clipboard because he can’t interview the patient anymore, which means that he can’t make his written output. I really wanted to answer back but realized that I would be making a scene and that shouldn’t waste my time on an ethically challenged moron so I left with my classmates. And besides, that patient interview is another job added for her. Bahala kang ma-toxic diyan.

I didn’t even look back because I might have second thoughts in just keeping mum. Gaahd, it took a lot of willpower for me to hold back the urge to give her a lecture on the Code of Ethics and a thing or two about Paulthenics^*. Lol.

I mean, seriously, we have every right to practice there because WE FUCKING PAID FOR IT. She took away the opportunity of my group mate to do his task and that I cannot tolerate. And even if her day is so toxic and her stress levels are as high as the gas prices, it DOES NOT give her the liberty to treat people that way. Like, I care kung toxic ka, because all of us are. In the first place, we were not bothering her because we did not even interview and touch her patients so it is not justifiable that she treat us rudely. Secondly, we are all professionals so we don’t deserve that kind of behavior from her. Toxicity is not an excuse for rudeness.

I will not question the school where she came from because it depends on the person if they can live up to what they learned there. One thing I know for sure is that I don’t want to be like her, unethical, rude and unprofessional. I may be a bitch most of the time but I know how to treat people with respect. This person probably does not even know the meaning of the word “respect”.

What a pity. Tsk!

^*A subject offered in all St. Paul colleges that teach students on manners and how to deal with people.

I Could’ve Taken You Back But…

2011-08-06T21:27:00.000+08:00

YOU STILL HAVE A LOADED GOD COMPLEX.

Sorry. Evoking pity will not work this time.

1/7

2011-08-06T21:25:00.000+08:00

I would try to blog once a week because I feel I don’t have a life. Lol. I could probably do it since I need a release from all this tension. Third year is pretty hard for me because all I do is do a lot of catch up with all the reading. One lecture takes 3 whole chapters so finishing it all in one night is a really impossible feat.

Simply put, I need to bitch back. Haha!

Sakae Sushi Experience

2011-05-06T20:44:00.006+08:00

Not a lot of people know that I like Japanese food. Probably because they know I eat anything edible and palatable (except for okra..eew!). Now, I've seen Sakae Sushi before at Robinson's Place Manila last February but never got around to checking it out until a few weeks ago.

My friend, Clarisse suddenly craved for Japanese food during our botched "Final Coaching" so we decided to head for Tokyo, Tokyo! at Rob when I remembered "that place with sushi plates on conveyor belts". So wala tuloy choice si Rexor (PEACE REX! Don't poke my eye with a chopstick :P). I almost frothed at the mouth when I saw these babies on the conveyor belt:

Okay. So there aren't the exact pictures but these are what you'd see being served at the conveyor belt. But we wanted rice with toppings (donburi) so we opted to check out the menu, in which I think is very good. The ambiance of the place is very pleasant.

Let's cut to the chase. I ordered teriyaki chicken don, which i must say, is quite heavenly because the sauce is not salty, compared to those of other Japanese restaurants I've tried before. I just had to share with Cla and Rex. Not to mention, I like their soy sauce. LOL. Clarisse ordered their regular sushi platter with enough contents to send you into food coma. As for the sushi's taste, they have the best sushi I've ever tasted so far, though I'm not sure if it would please the strict standards of the Japanese Sushi Police.

As for the price, you'd think it's pretty steep. But if you get to taste their stuff, you can say that it is worth it. Oh, they have 399 peso eat-all-you-can buffet that comes with free iced tea. If you don't want a serious sushi coma, you can get the sushi plates individually. The plates on the conveyor belt is color coded according to the price that ranges from 39 pesos to 99 pesos. Not bad, eh?

So I give this place a nod. I would definitely come back.

I have no pictures to show because only Clarisse took photos. Mrhrhr.

*Photos from Sakae Sushi Facebook Page

Hindi Yan Cake

2011-05-01T22:21:00.003+08:00

Kapag sinabing wedding gown, take it in all it's essence. Kailangan talagang magmukha siyang gown...hindi cake. Kaya wag nyong basagin ang trip ni ate kung masyadong simple ang gown niya. Mas ok na ang ganito:

..kaysa dito:

Kitams. Kaya tandaan: hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay kailangan ng tone-toneladang design sa gown. Dahil pag masyadong OA ang design, chaka ang kinakalabasan. BOW.

Kate and William photo by: Fashion Police
Cake Gown by: Tacky Weddings

Lumu-Looklet

2011-04-23T00:45:00.001+08:00

Whenever I feel like playing around with clothes, I log on to Looklet.
It's like your closet, minus the mess. Here are some of the what I came up with:

Halatang walang magawa. Lol.

Cliff Diving Is The Shizz!

2011-04-21T23:48:00.001+08:00

Thanks to our free time in the APMC Team Building and Planning, I got the opportunity to cliff dive in Tali Beach in Nasugbu, Batangas. Although I have epic FAIL moments after the dive, I must say that this experience is one big epic WIN.

GERONIMOOOOOOO!!!!!!

One epic winning experience is when Benedict took us to the caves just near the drop site. The FAIL is when I swam back, I didn't notice that I was carried by the current near the rocks. I slammed against the barnacle encrusted rock and got wounded. Not only that, as I swam nearer the bamboo ladder to climb up the rocks, I got mild leg cramps. I have to admit that I got scared so I opted not to jump again. Leg cramps is a swimmer's number one enemy. Pfft!

Anyway, if I get the chance to cliff dive again, I'd do it again. But first, I'll check the current and make sure I warm up before swimming to prevent cramps since it's a long swim from the site to the ladder. Safety should always be your priority.

Kbye!

Stop Forced Volunteerism - Forwarded Email

2011-04-21T16:59:00.000+08:00

ANG NARS Signature Campaign against Forced Volunteerism goes ONLINE! please refer to Instructions.doc for the details. Download links are in the comments.

This is for Nurses everywhere! Do this for Profession, do this for your families! You CAN help in your own little way.

Signature Campaign Version 1.2

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ATACG9TA

http://www.mediafire.com/?1211y5q3ifs5lmu

WINRAR Installer

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K4WFA50B

http://www.mediafire.com/?h6sc3041b29tss7

ANG NARS SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN AGAINST “FORCED VOLUNTEERISM”

(General Instructions)

I. RATIONALE:

“FORCED VOLUNTEERISM” is the practice of having Non-Employee Registered Nurses work in a hospital (either government or private), with similar workloads and responsibilities of employed staff, for the premise of, but not limited to: receiving Training/Volunteer Certificates, and increased chances of being hired. They are either unpaid, insufficiently paid, or the required to pay a fee to render Nursing services.

FORCED VOLUNTEERISM prevents Nurses from being hired because Nursing Plantilla Positions are filled up by Volunteers. According to the International Council of Nurses’(ICN) November 2010 Asia Nursing Workforce Forum, Training and Volunteer certificates do NOT count as work experience, and WON'T be recognized abroad. Therefore, ANG NARS believes that is practice is exploitative to Nurses’ Human and Professional Rights, and should be abolished.

II. GOAL:

To petition the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, to stop FORCED VOLUNTEERISM in all hospitals and Local Government Units, in order for Nurses to get equal opportunity to work, and for the hospitals to be aware that Registered Nurses are supposed to be treated with dignity, and be provided with “Tamang Trabaho, Tamang Sweldo, Tamang Solusyon”.

III. GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

To organize the Signature Campaign as a tool to appeal to the Philippine Government to eradicate FORCED Volunteerism in all hospitals, and stop perpetuating this twisted concept of “Volunteerism”.

IV. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

To gather 1 Million signatures from various concerned groups and citizens.

To form a committee that will spearhead the Signature Campaign.

To strengthen the ANG NARS Membership Campaign in order to organize ANG NARS SATELLITE OFFICES (ANSO), and gain regional support and coordination.

V. TARGET PARTICIPANTS:

Nursing Students, Nursing Graduates, Nurses’ families and friends (general public, high-school aged and above).

VI. TARGET NUMBER: 1 MILLION Signatures

500,000 signatures to be gathered in the NCR

Remaining numbers to be gathered through the Regional Networks

VII. TARGET DATES:

First half of 2011 - Petition letter to be given to Pres. Benigno Aquino prior to his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 2011.

Please return all forms as soon as you can, so that we can collate the results ASAP. We wish to reduce the instance of back-log when counting the signatures, especially when near July 2011.

VIII. Forms:

ANG NARS retains the intellectual rights to all these forms; please do not alter them in any way. Any suggestions to adapt the language into any local dialect must first be approved by your local ANG NARS Satellite Office (ANSO). All ANSOs must first endorse changes to the ANG NARS National Office(ANNO) before changes are approved. (Please refer below for contact details to the ANNO; if no ANSO exists in your area, please endorse directly to the ANNO)

1) Primer:

May be mass-produced to be disseminated amongst the public, not just to Nurses. The Signature Campaign is also an Awareness Campaign, and we invite our young Nurses to include their parents, who normally are the ones who push them to do FORCED Volunteerism.

2) Signature Campaign Forms:

The “Address” written, may be a general address (we only need the city/ town/ brgy, etc.), and not the complete address of the signatory.

Every form must have Page 1 in front; Page 2 may be replicated according to need.

Both pages are to be printed in an 8.5” x 13” (LONG) bond paper.

Please complete a page before writing on the next page to facilitate ease of counting.

ANG NARS is also advocates for ZERO Waste, we do not want to use more paper than we need.

IX. Submission:

All forms are to be submitted to: 09158124287; 4480826

Unit 208, #385 GJ Bldg., Quezon Ave, Q.C.

Please take care of the forms, use ink whenever possible, avoid erasures, and ask people to write legibly. We cannot pass the forms to the President if they are not legible or of good condition.

Actual signature forms are preferable to digital scans. If you are unable to pass forms either personally or by snail mail, please e-mail your unaltered, high-resolution scans to: stopforcedvolunteerism@yahoo.com

**ANG NARS aims to protect Nurse's rights and will never reveal your identity.

TAMANG TRABAHO!

TAMANG SUWELDO!

TAMANG SOLUSYON!

Prepared by:

NARS Leah Samaco- Paquiz, RN, RT, MAN, MPH, Ed.D.

NARS Carlo

(Feb 2011)

February 27, 2011: Taal Volcano Trek

2011-03-30T01:24:00.006+08:00

While my Ate Richie was here on vacation, we set out to Talisay, Batangas to visit the smallest volcano in the world, Taal Volcano. From Sta. Rosa, Laguna, we drove to Tagaytay to reach Talisay. We weren't aware that you can access Talisay at the Star Tollway. Pfft! However, that is where the adventure began. :D But you should be careful because the road from Tagaytay is pretty steep.

To reach the volcano, you must travel by boat. There are actually a lot of boat rentals within the area. Originally, we were supposed to rent a boat in Taal Yacht Club but there had been slight problems with our pick-up truck so we opted to rent in a nearby cooperative that is recognized by the Talisay Tourism Office for only P1,500 pesos. Those guys have an ID to prove it. And I'm happy to say that the comfort room in the terminal is really clean.

Me, Christopher and Charmaine on the way to the boat

You'd think that cooperative boats are ghastly and staff are not friendly but I must say that they are the best tour guides because they know their stuff. I was told by one kuya that the "Taal Volcano" that we see on postcards and on Tagaytay is just a part of the actual Taal Volcano. Okay, so my basic Philippine geography was corrected after how many years. LOL. The guide said that Taal Volcano is actually a complex volcano, meaning the volcano has many craters. So that Tagaytay view Volcano is just one of those craters, and its name is Binintiang Malaki.

I asked where we were going and he said that we are off to the Main Crater. Cool. And he said to watch out for Vulcan Point, which is the "island" on the Main Crater Lake. Sounds dangerous, Daddy wouldn't approve. Oh and BTW, the lake water that will splash on your face is clean. You'd also see occasional jet skiers on the lake.

Upon reaching the other side, there are horse rentals. It's kind of expensive but if you're up for the experience, it costs 800 pesos. But mind you, the horses are well taken cared of and really clean. A guide will also be available for you, especially in times that your horse goes lazy. And don't worry, they are all trained to handle horses. You can reach the crater rim by horse in 30 minutes or so. You can also go on foot, which will take you about 1 hour to reach your destination. We opted to rent a horse because we rarely get to ride a horse anyway. Say hello to a horse.

Hello there. O, you look at them when you say hello there.

The way to the crater rim is really dusty so I suggest that you bring your own mask or whatever device you have that you can use to cover your nose. I didn't use one because I figured that the dust is no match to the TB-infected air in the hospitals I've been exposed to. As you go up, you will appreciate the diverse flora and fauna present in the volcano. Actually, you won't think that you are stepping on an actual volcano while you're going up. You'll also see few portions of land where steam comes out.

Sizzling hawt on the right

When you reach the rim, you'll need to park your horse and climb up a few flights of stairs to see this amazing view.

That island over there is Vulcan Point

According to Tourism Philippines, the lake may have medicinal properties and people actually swim on it and some have even scuba dived on it. iWant! However, there has been mild activity noted since last year so swimming and scuba diving has been prohibited. Anyway, when you lean closer to the railings, you'll note highly sulfuric smell and the yellowish deposits (sulfur) on the lake shore.

Sulfur on the lake shore; green plastic bag = eyesore

You can actually go down on the crater but it will take you hours to reach it from the crater rim because its route is on the other side of the island. But if you're up for the view, the conventional route that we took will do. Anyway, traversing the entire crater rim is already an adventure in itself because you'll see different colors of soil in there. There are parts that have clay, and others with the usual topsoil. But for the thrill seekers, the route to the Main Crater is the place to go.

Group picture on the crater rim: Ate Richie, Christopher, Me, Mommy and Charmaine

If you go hungry, there are mini stores there that sells water, sodas, buko juice, snacks and souvenir items. But as in all tourist destinations, stuff are expensive so if you're on a tight budget, you can bring your own food and drinks. But make sure to bring only what you can carry if you're travelling by foot. We brought our own water but forgot to bring along some crackers with us. Hrhr. But if you're going to eat there, make sure to throw your garbage at the trash bins provided so it wouldn't be an eyesore.

And in true blue student fashion, I studied for the next day's Introduction To Clinics exam on the crater rim. Nah, just messing around. I'm too lazy to remove that reviewer on my bag and I really have no intention of studying there.

Taking nerdiness to new heights. NOT!

After a few more minutes, we set out to go down the volcano. The travel back down to the lake seems faster than it was going up.

Before going up the boat

What I didn't like is the ride back to the mainland. Since we're going against the waves, there are massive splashes that left us wet. Luckily, I brought extra clothes because my brother and I were set to go back to Manila after this. And I swear, those kuyas are really nice because they helped us with our pick-up truck and taught us the way back to Sta. Rosa via the alternate route to the Star Tollway.

But withstanding the wet shirt episode after the trip, this experience is really fun for us because we got to step into the crater of one of the Philippines' active volcanoes and that we're able to bond as a family before I spend the week, answering my exams. :)

Chiyo

2011-03-29T23:55:00.000+08:00

Our cat, Chiyo is one crazy ball of energy. Whenever I see his pupils dilate into big round orbs, I already know that trouble is looming..and a sounding crash coming after that.

I notice that this cat likes to stay inside hollow places like cardboard boxes, open bags and plastic bags.

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

If we're living in the US, Animal Welfare would probably go after us. No Chiyo!!!

*I don't get the second photo. It auto-rotated. Gah.

I Stepped on Shit on the Way to the Final Exams

2011-03-29T21:31:00.001+08:00

Since I was sucked into a vortex of schoolwork torture and that everything school-related is still fresh, allow me to verbalize my repressed feelings about the tumultuous school year that was.

When people use the word "difficult" to describe second year in med school, if you have been through that, you know that it is an understatement. Especially when it comes to the final exams. The last few weeks is the phase where majority of us get cranky and emotional with an occasional upsurge of tempers (mine included). As what was previously noted, the freaking transcriptions are still a major issue. I let the "boastful" tagline pass because it was a source of amusement for me anyway. But what I cannot tolerate is that these low lives had to result to personal attacks towards me. What made me really angry is that the person said that I didn't deserve to be promoted to the second year. It's kind of superficial but that was really the last straw for the insults. I was like, "Tangina, di ka lang mabigyan ng trans para kang mamamatay. Di bale sana kung major subject pero Legal Med na may 36 units lang ang ipinuputok ng buchi mo. Try mo kayang pumasok para magkaron ka ng aaralin". For starters, I have made my point clear in points 1-3 so let me add a few more with regards to my Legal Med transcriptions:

My Legal Medicine notes is an EXCLUSIVE TRANSCRIPTION for my friends. If you're reading something thicker than your ancient Batch 2010 transcription, you'd know what that means. If not, let me spell it out for you: it is not for you.
In connection to being an exclusive transcription, I fucking made it so it is my prerogative to give it out to certain people who know how to ask me personally. I easily give it out, especially when they had been generous enough to give us a copy of their own transcriptions. All I ask is that you ask permission from me. Respeto na lang sa nagpakahirap gumawa. But because others are still saying nasty things even if they got my trans, sorry dahil pang-word format ka lang. Yun nga lang may epic failure na nangyari dahil diyan. Lol.
I will never upload it on class 4shared so don't expect to get it there. See first bullet for a logical explanation. I only upload transcriptions I made for Pathology and Lab Diagnosis in which I am willing to share because I have references to that.
Pag nakakuha ka naman ng Legal Med trans ko in any way, magpasalamat ka naman.
At sa susunod na babanat ka that I don't deserve to be in second year, siguraduhin mo lang na mas mataas ang grades mo kaysa sa akin nang hindi gumagamit ng samplex.

Pucha, wala na. Ang yabang na. LMAO.

Another unforgettable figure is what I'd like to refer to as the BSS Whore. My Facebook wall was flooded by angry status updates from my classmates regarding a vacation day wasted because of a classmate who went straight to the dean to ~~give us all a headache~~ ask for a final exam in BSS without considering other people in class. As expected, I was pissed off because I have already made plans for that day and that it took me three weeks to convince Fuuma Ley Ar to have the make-up exam after the finals so my classmates can focus. Thanks to that asswipe, he/she/it made life a little more complicated for my 4 classmates taking the make up exam, oral revalida style. All I can say is that that person is so selfish because we were not given regard on what we want. Grr!

Enough said.

I don't want negative vibes anymore because I already released it here. Excuse me now for I have to remove this shit from my shoes.

Right

2011-03-29T19:59:00.000+08:00

And I'm back.

I haven't written here for so long so I guess I'll have to flood you with some random rants and whatnot that I have accumulated over the past months while I was busy in school.

18-0 Is The Shiznit!

2010-10-21T19:42:00.000+08:00

Boastfulness: To Infinity and Beyond!

2010-10-21T19:12:00.000+08:00

I don't know about you, but I get a kick out of the word "boastful". For starters, this used to be an insult hurled toward my friends who are medical technologists because they were passing the crappiest exams there is. At first we were annoyed because it was totally unfair to call them that and it isn't their fault if those who said that are failing the test. And we also found out that we were the topic of the "madamot sa trans" statuses in Facebook.

The boastful kids

And after 20 eons, I have come into blogging about it. Lol. Let me rationalize our actions that were misunderstood by the humble ones:

We do not make transcriptions for you because we are not your fucking trans committee. It was proposed by the class president but you guys refused so we decided to make our own transcriptions for our group. Get it? OUR GROUP. See number 3.
People are waiting for trans to magically drop from the sky, like manna from heaven. They complain when we are delayed in uploading and then they say more bullshit than what Cristy Fermin can cook up. Transcription making is a bitch. I have been making transcriptions last year so I know how hard it is to make. Whatever that is not included in the lecture notes, I look it up in the book and add it with my own lecture notes. Really tedious, I tell you.
We are not totally heartless. it's just that transcriptions do not have feet so it will not come to you as soon as we print it. By virtue of logic, you have to ask us for a copy so that you can have the transcription. Nobody asks so we don't give it out. It is obnoxious to offer it to the entire class when we know that every group is making their own.
In our group, majority of us are Liaison Officers (LO). The misconception is that LO's are supposed to make transcriptions. It just so happened that I like to make transcriptions of Pathology. Lol. For me, the job description of the LO is poorly defined. For starters, our role is to get a copy of the lecture and to communicate with the professors and that's it. Nowadays, I rarely share my copy of the lecture in Pathology because I make it at the last minute, people say that I don't do my job. Well technically it is not part of my job and you as a student, you are not doing YOUR job of reading your book.

But since it was totally illogical to even wallow in anger, we decided to poke fun at it by calling our group: BOASTFULS and assigned a moniker based on our pre-med dgree. Of course, Ice and I the boastful RN's, Khat, Ricky, Rap and Rexor are the boastful RMT's while Portia and Russ are boastful biologists, Clarisse is the boastful pharmacist and Jek is the boastful biochemist.

BOASTFULNESS is HAPPINESS. Lol.

We have forgiven them already because I think they don't know what they're saying. Rly. And now, they are at our mercy. And that is an example of extreme boastfulness. Hrhr.

I Am A Proud Bedan

2010-10-21T17:51:00.002+08:00

I know that San Beda is not that popular in the realm of medicine but I don't see why you should be ashamed to say that I AM A BEDAN. I find it really funny to hear that some people do not admit this, but instead pose as a student of the Premier State University up to now. And it makes me go WTF.

I am saying this, not only because we rule in sports, Law and Business Courses, it's also because the school is helping me be something I really want: A GOOD PHYSICIAN.

Jeje. Hrhr.

In the gym..where champions are made. :)

Future Bedan Doctors

But come to think of it, she gives me a good LOL, that person. *snigger*

Let's All Gawk At The Awesomeness of Shakira's Leading Man

2010-10-21T17:26:00.003+08:00

This must be LOVE! Lol.

Pampatanggal Inis

2010-08-08T18:21:00.000+08:00

Lookie at my god child, Jan Courtney. So cute!

Sige Na, Ako Na Si Dr. Loser

2010-08-08T18:02:00.002+08:00

Saying that I got up on the wrong side of the bed is an understatement. There's always a reason for everything. Even for my foul mood.

The day I decided I wanted to be a doctor, I knew that I would have to make a lot of sacrifices. And that includes a lot of things that I like. Really, it's so hard to give up a lot of things but I'm getting there. I still have to learn to get over some things like, not being able to come home regularly and not being able to join family get-together thingies. When I think of it, it really does cause me great distress because I'm used to go out with my family. There are also a lot of things that I want to do, like travel the world and all sorts of stuff but I just have to give that up while I'm in med school.

So I just can't accept it that some people had to mock you about these kinds of things. They don't know shit on how hard it really is for me.

And what's worse, it had to come from the persons who I think would understand these things.

Though I'm more serious now and have a decreased tolerance for bullshit, I have retained some of the fun aspects of my personality. But sometimes, you have to know the limits of what is amusing and what is offensive. Let's take the word: LOSER.

I know that I'm a total loser for not having gone out of the country. Even if it's my ultimate dream to see the world, a lot of things prevent me from doing so. First, it is not cheap and we aren't that rich. And second, I always have limited time. I know and I understand that. But now that an opportunity is coming but my schedule won't permit me, it's a bit frustrating for me. But I can't do anything about that so I have to be a bitter bitch until it passes about.

SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO ABOUT AND RUB IT ALL OVER MY FACE.

You guys keep on calling me that but I don't retaliate even if it offends me so much. I just give a few remarks in order to make you stop but you just DON'T. At times I can tolerate it but when you had to have to call me that every time that the SG trip is in hot topic, it's TOO MUCH. Why would I be cooperative when you ask me through text on what my schedule is while addressing me as LOSER? Why do everytime we have to talk about it you guys have to address me like that? Kung pwede naman talaga, sasama ako eh. Palibhasa kasi hindi nyo alam kung gaano pa ako nahihirapang tanggapin na mapapag-iwanan ako. There are some instances that I had to cry out of frustration. And what hurts me more, you don't notice that it makes me feel bad. I feel that I have chosen the most epic of all epic failures and made the stupidest decision by going to med school. Calling me a loser made me even more determined to drag my ass to a plane kaso nakakadagdag lang sa stress. You guys just don't know that I have already reached a point that I want to quit because I'm so stressed out and you are not helping. You're stressing me out even more.

This morning was just too much. I was oversleeping because I stayed up late because I have difficulty falling asleep and that I still have many things to research on. I had to get up because it's almost 12 and I can hear the word: LOSER. And I know that includes me again. Nakakasira ng araw lalo na at pagod na pagod ako tapos yun ang unag-unang maririnig mo sa umaga. Pagbaba mo, di mo naririnig pero sumesenyas ng "L". Nakakairita. Akala nyo hindi ko nakikita yun. Sige nga, ipaparanas ko sa inyo yung pakiramdam na binabalahura ka. Nainis na talaga ako kaya bumanat na ako. Hindi ko na nagawang magbiro.

At syempre pagbanat ko, ako na naman ang masama. Nagkaron na naman ng bagong kahulugan ang mga bagay na ginawa ko, kahit naman hindi iyon ang ibig kong sabihin. Sinubukan kong magpaliwanag, pero tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang pagsigaw sa akin. Sa bandang huli, naiyak na lang ako. Bakit pa ako magsasalita kung wala rin namang makikinig?

I can't say this out loud because I know nobody will listen to me. No one does. Whan they do, they cut me off early on. So it's fucking useless to open up.

Tinamad tuloy akong mag-aral. Fuck tomorrow's IC Pedia simulation.

The Social Caterpillar of Sports

2010-06-26T16:30:00.000+08:00

My Facebook wall was previously loaded with “Go Celtics” or “Go Lakers” posts and I totally can’t relate even if I knew technicalities in basketball. Well, I used to watch basketball but lost interest so I shifted to other things like tennis. Since I don’t have ninja reflexes, I admire these tennis players for their smart but quick moves. They have it in basketball but it’s kind of different because the ball is much smaller and travels in hundreds of kilometers per hour. And I also like the spontaneous game planning. Would they squash the ball or do a drop shot?

Not to mention, they have hot players whose names sound so sexy that you’d actually attempt to substitute your surname with theirs. Example:

Robin Soderling : Kristine Anne Soderling

Roger Federer : Kristine Anne Federer (PWEDE!!! Kaso hindi na talaga mangyayari ito. Lol.)

Novak Djokovic : Kristine Anne Djokovic

Andy Roddick : Kristine Anne Roddick

Rafael Nadal : Kristine Anne Nadal (PWEDENG-PWEDE!!! How I wish.)

♥♥Te quiero♥♥

Plus, no one will be such a kontra-bulate when it comes to tennis. I find sports arguments tiresome because no one would allow themselves to lose. And because tennis isn’t popular here, I’m spared from having to argue with others.

Excitement: Check.

On the spot Game Planning: Check

Fangirl Satisfaction: Double check.

Major Argument Prevention: Check.

So tennis works better for me, aside from the fact that I took up tennis lessons when I was a kid. Kbye.

Images from:

Nadal: http://www.rundschau-online.de/ks/images/mdsBild

Federer: http://www.digitaljournal.com

Djokovic: http://www.eurosong2008belgrade.com

Goodbye Chimay Mode, Hello 80% Hell

2010-06-26T16:04:00.002+08:00

All summer long, I’m working like a slave. I did most of the household chores with little or no help and I hate it. It’s a bit unglamorous but we don’t have a maid so I have to do it. It has its advantages though, because I get to make sure that everything is disinfected. I like my stuff disinfected. Plus I get to bitch around whenever there are some forms of irresponsibility that break the cleanliness and I end up getting exempted from doing a chore since I refuse to do so because I’m totally pissed.

And all that’s going to end as school starts. Thankfully.

The only catch is I’m kind of scared to go back to school because the 80% exemption grade is also going to be applied to the upperclassmen. Oh noes!

Kontra Bulate Chronicle #2: Ebola Carrier

2010-06-26T16:01:00.000+08:00

It was a very hot day so the King of Sparta decided to fix his documents upstairs in my room. Since I’m prone to disturbances when watching TV downstairs, I went to my room instead to watch TV. And then I noticed the King’s passport, ay may kakaibang tatak! Sensing that I was staring and knowing that I’m naturally curious when it comes to foreign objects, the King of Sparta told me that it’s his visa to Angola.

“Ay patingin!” I said.

“Hindi pwede, kung sinu-sinong egoy ang humawak nyan. Ma-Ebola ka pa dyan. Baka ikaw pa ang maging dahilan ng panibagong 1 week suspension ng klase nyo.”

Bonggacious, ang kill joy talaga! Pwede namang sabihing hindi pwede, ang dami pang sinabi. Pfft!

Kontra Bulate Chronicle #1: My Road To Johannesburg…Is Never Going To Be Constructed

2010-05-31T04:19:00.006+08:00

As the Spartan King was recounting his long journey in the African continent, he mentioned that after they left Ankara, they set out for South Africa. Knowing that South Africa is the host for this year’s FIFA World Cup, I began to get excited and asked him where exactly they went to.

“Sa Johannesburg.”

I grew more excited. “Ay talaga Daddy? Nakita mo ba yung ginagawa dun, yung ano, yung Football City ata yun? Nakita ko kasi sa National Geographic.”

“Kasi nga may laro dun ngayon kaya maraming tao.” He replied.

“Ay na-excite ako!”

Just as I was thinking that the King of Sparta will share my sentiment, he looked scandalized and almost yelled: “Ano, na-eexcite ka? Paano ka ma-eexcite dun? Puro luko-luko ang mga tao dun. Yung team nga ng Colombia, na-hold up silang lahat. Tapos ma-eexcite ka. Ma-hold up ka pa dun.”

BASAG!!!!

But I had to LOL at his facial expression which shows of disbelief and annoyance at my excitement. All I said was, “Talaga?!” and then he went on about what the Colombians went through to get justice for what they experienced since the King and his men saw the team while filing a complaint.

And then I shut up. Trust the King of Sparta to rain on my parade. I saw The Mummy giving me an o-ano-wala-kang-laban-diyan look. And then she sniggered.

Aha, he’s definitely back.

Kontra Bulate Chronicles

2010-05-31T03:33:00.001+08:00

Because the Daddy is already home, my mom, my siblings and I will experience the wrath of his joy killing. Sometimes it pisses me off really bad but most of the time (about 70%) he makes me LOL. And since I get a kick out of reminiscing how my dad and I argue, I will start writing a series of dialogues that I shall lovingly refer to as the “Kontra Bulate Chronicles”. The cast of characters are:

• Daddy - King of Sparta
• Mommy- The Mummy (Oh, how creative!)
• Ate Richie- Ms. Australia
• Charmaine- Ms. Japan
• Christopher- Pogi
• Me- Narrator

Kontra bulate is our family slang for “kontrabida” or antagonist. Our dad always seems to find something negative in almost anything we like to do so we gave him the nickname, even if we know that he means well. And it’s also mommy’s way of getting back at daddy after he referred to her as “Seksing Butete”.

We poke fun at each other so don’t get all prissy. That’s how we roll.

Back To School Resolutions

2010-05-27T16:13:00.001+08:00

Since sophomore year is just around the corner, here are some of my plans to make my two semesters productive.

Study very well. Read in advance- Although I did this in my freshman year, I just need to write this down again to remind myself that I shouldn’t be lazy and exert double effort.
Aim for exemption in all subjects- I just aimed for the passing grade because I thought I couldn’t get an exemption. But surprise, surprise! I did get exempted in majority of the subjects even Biochemistry, the phantom menace.
Eat right- Since I suffered from the “jazz pants syndrome” on my second semester, I need to cut down on excessive food intake. Not only that, I need to save myself from brain shriveling food and start eating healthful ones that actually boost my brain power. Seryoso, meron nyan! I read it at Women’s Health Magazine.
Wag maging kill joy- I’ll try not to say no when my friends ask me to come with them to the mall or something. Unless I’m tired or feeling extremely lazy. I think I’ll need more periods of chillaxin’ this year in order to get over the stressful life ahead. So I say GO GO GO!
Wag umasa sa trans- dahil hindi naman lahat ng nakasulat dun, lumalabas. Unless the professors told you to pay attention to the notes they gave you, then that’s the time I’d actually take time to read it. Sa totoo lang, minsan natatanga ako sa trans.

So that’s it. This is different from New Year’s resolutions because I happen to actually do this since I don’t want to mess up. I mess up NY’s resolutions even if I hadn’t made one. Haha.

Dear Goyardina,

2010-05-27T15:40:00.005+08:00

Sige na, ikaw na ang reyna ng dalampasigan…

At doon na lang ako sa ilalim ng tubig. Parang shokoy lang.

Love,
Balenchaka

Dear Classmates,

2010-05-27T15:34:00.003+08:00

Through thick and thin, exemption or finals, we will become doctors.
See you! :)

I Was Bitten By The Island Bug

2010-05-27T15:19:00.001+08:00

Those who know me really well are aware that I don’t like huge throngs of people, especially during times of much needed relaxation. However, Boracay is an exception. How can I resist the abundance of water activities and sights to see? Since no one gives a shit on what you wear or whether you actually exist, you can feel that there’s no huge crowd even if 1/6 of Manila’s population is there. And that’s also one of the reasons why I love that place.

Even if they say that Boracay is the new jologs haven, I don’t care. I’ll always come back. ♥

0_o’

2010-05-13T20:29:00.001+08:00

Guess how many people own the stuff in these photos.

ANSWER: Two.
My sister Richie and Charmaine own of those stuff. It’s three years’ worth of accumulated stuff and junk in their dorm room.

Houston, I Have A Problem. But I Caused It.

2010-05-13T20:23:00.002+08:00

Our 5-month old male tabby cat, Chiyo and I have gotten close over the summer break. Since I was bored out of my brains, I resorted to playing with Chiyo and his mom, Evil Kitty as a form of entertainment. Because of that, I usually find Chiyo in close proximity most of the time when I’m entitled to some inactivity. Like now as I’m typing this, the cat is sleeping behind my netbook and Evil Kitty is sleeping in the staircase behind me. I guess they found themselves a sucker for their cunning feline cuteness.

When I left for Boracay, Chiyo got sick. He was salivating, timid, had a wounded snout, was coughing, had snot blocking its left nostril, refused to play and couldn’t meow. It scared me shitless as the word RABIES kept ringing in my ear. However, it is eating and drinking normally and even developed a liking for sweet corn.

Incidentally, when I returned home the cat slowly got better after a few days. I joked that Chiyo just missed me that’s why it got sick. My mom countered, “Paano yan kapag may pasok ka na? Baka magkasakit na naman yan.”

Thanks to that train of thought, I’m going paranoid. I can only think of giving myself a pat on the back then kicking myself afterwards for cracking a joke that my mom would eventually turn against me.

My Idea Of Relieving Exam-Induced Stress

2010-05-13T20:12:00.001+08:00

Freedom is LOVE. I thought nail polish is a no-no in med school as it was during nursing school but I was wrong. They wouldn’t shoot fire out of their eyeballs if they saw you sporting pink nails. Yay! So with the stress of the final exams, I had to detox using the tried and tested board-exam tension relieving method of Toyang, Mama Les and moi: putting on nail polish. I was so high so I painted each fingernail in a different color using the samples from The Face Shop and Skin Food.

I don’t know why it works for me. Maybe it’s the fumes.

Practice Makes Perfect

2010-05-13T20:04:00.001+08:00

…unfortunately, it may give you bruises on the process. But hey, it’s still worth it. So let’s keep practicing. :)

* Bruise caused by incessant practicing how to elicit deep tendon reflexes on myself.

Power Packed Meals Are The Shiznit!

2010-05-13T19:47:00.001+08:00

If the Japanese have the Bento box, St. Paul Manila has its own version.

The catch is that it only consists of one serving of rice and a viand. But it doesn’t stop there because it is just a part of their meal package. Yup, a meal package. I guess it’s a way of the SPC sisters to still take care of us even if we’re away and probably a way to justify that we get what we’re paying for.

I got firsthand experience of this kind of meal pack whenever I get sent to medical missions and when I was still a dormer at the University dorm. You get this lunch box, a fruit (a banana or an orange) and a juice drink. It’s enough to provide you energy for performing the most treacherous and the most unforgiving tasks. And enough glucose for your brain to help you identify that I just made a lame imitation of Bear Grylls. So I figured that these meal packs are the best.

Or so I’ve realized.

What I don’t know is that their Nursing graduates who are in the in-house review program receive the mother ship of all meal packs throughout the two days of the board exam. Day 1 of the board exam and I’m feeling jittery that I didn’t notice that my meal pack is heavier than usual. I casually slipped the relief good-style package to my paper bag and focused more on calling all the saints and the beatified people that I know of.

As I laid my paper bag on the platform of my exam room, I noticed that people gave me funny looks whenever they take a peek at my paper bag. At a designated time for a quick snack, I realized why they went WTH over my pack. The food that the trusty school canteen staff prepared is enough to feed an entire row of examinees. For real (we’re 5 in a row). Let’s enumerate the contents:

1. 2 bottles of San Paolo purified drinking water.
2. 2 tetra packs of Zest-O orange juice drink (The only “artificial” thing on the menu)
3. 1 piece of freshly baked ensaymada (rumor has it that the school chef baked it herself)
4. 1 St. Paul lunch box with a serving of rice and viand
5. 1 piece of medium sized Mandarin orange
6. 1 piece of medium sized banana
7. 1 triple decker tuna sandwich (which I ate for breakfast as a preventive measure for puking my guts out due to nervousness)

Basically, that’s it. Why should I pay attention to their funny looks when I’m basking in satiety (plus the Omega 3 and 6) that my tuna sandwich can provide? I truly appreciate the effort behind the meal pack I was carrying. A lot of thought was put into it so that we wouldn’t have brain-wilting food preservatives in our blood stream during the exams. When Day 2 came I mastered the art of ignoring those who took a peek at my pack.

Three years has passed since I last received a St. Paul meal pack and I must say that I kind of miss getting one.

A True Story

2010-04-10T12:44:00.003+08:00

Watch this first. Then I'll talk.

I saw this video over at my sister's blog and I strongly agree with Dr. Leah Paquiz is talking about: nurses are exploited.

This is one of the reasons why I went unemployed for 6 months after passing the June 2007 Nurses' Licensure exam. Almost of all of the hospitals I've applied to are not open for hiring or have preposterous board rating requirements that only the topnotcher can cook up. Instead, they give me this option to "volunteer" so that if a staff nurse resigns, they can have me as the replacement.

There was this instance at a local hospital I was applying to that I tried to find out what the heck this volunteer thing is. After submitting my resume and getting the same reply that I got from the rest of the hospitals, I asked:

"Hanggang kailan naman po iyang volunteer period?"

"Basta hanggang may mag-resign", the HR personnel replied. I nod my head, signifying that I understood.

Mistaking my nod for a yes, the woman immediately followed it up with "Kaso wala kang sweldo. Tapos magbabayad ka ng 4,000 para sa modules."

I just stared at her in aghast, almost saying "what the hell?" out loud. Four fucking thousand? Are you kidding me? That was the last straw. Considering the immigration status of nurses, there is no freaking way that someone will resign ASAP. And if I do volunteer, how long would I wait to be a regular employee? I bet it'd take me forever. Forever waiting, forever unpaid.

"Ano, isa-sign up na ba kita?" The HR employee cut into my rebellious mental rampage.

I said, "no" and smiled. A I'm-not-a-dumbass-so-I-won't-take-your-stupid-offer kind of smile, that is. Then I left.

I'd rather wallow in self-pity in being unemployed rather than get myself exploited. Four years of rigorous training in nursing school and a professional nurse's license and that's what I'm going to get!? I won't allow myself to participate in this con trick, thank you very much.

I don't deserve this kind of treatment. Actually EVERY professional nurse doesn't deserve this.

Almost everyone had the same problem that I encountered. This was already brought to the attention of the government and they provided us with an assurance that they will do everything they can to stop this.

But that assurance is still stuck at the shithole of their motor cortex. There are still a whole lot of nurses shelling out their own money and is working without salary just for the sake of experience. More nursing graduates are produced annually. A few thousand become registered nurses but only a handful of them get decent paying jobs at hospitals and clinics.

Don't get me started with the poor working conditions and poor compensation once they get employed. It's like instant death from fatigue and hunger. Aside from the contribution to humanity, nurses have to make a living too, you know.

I am mad that this is happening, so to speak. Even if I blogged about this the whole day and invite everyone to march around Mendiola in a rally in the past, there's no one in the administration who provided us with a solution. And then they are bragging that we are the number one exporter of nurses. WTH. It seems to me that nurses flee the sorry condition that they are in.

So to the next batch of politicians, PLEASE LANG. Help the Philippine health care profession to be free of the rut that it is stuck in.

Two Places I Wish I’ve Known While I’m At It

2010-04-08T17:15:00.003+08:00

1. Olotayan Island, Roxas City, Capiz
I’ve been to Roxas City, Capiz countless times and I have never heard anyone in the family talk about this island. And I’m not even sure if my relatives knew that this island ever existed in the geography of the province because they keep taking us to Baybay Beach whenever my siblings and I go beach crazy.

As far as my research goes, this island is just a twenty minute boat ride away from the city proper and it boasts of white sand beach, along with the nearby islands whose names I forgot.

Oh my gulay, so pretty!

A few years back, my siblings and I stayed with my grandparents in Roxas City for a month and got tired of Baybay Beach, not knowing that there is something for us to discover at Olotayan Island. If I had known, I would’ve had a totally kickass vacation.

2. Bat Caves, Boracay Island, Aklan
It was after a few weeks of our Boracay trip that we realized that what the boatman wanted us to see is the Bat Caves. Now I know why the boatman wanted us to leave Puka Beach early. He wanted to steer clear of the rough current so we can get to the other side of the island. And we, the clueless tourists do not know what the heck is on that part that the boatman wanted us to see.

But the current set in really fast and it wasn’t advisable to go. And the advice came from three experienced seafarers (the boatman, my uncle, and my cousin) so I’d rather not insist in going. At least we got back safely. And there’s no use going back the next day, we were with kill joys so it’s going to be a no-no.

Now that I’ve known the two, I’m ready to go back. :D

Olotayan Island photo taken here. There's plenty where that came from. Click on the link to view more photos.

Di Ko Ma-Gets

2010-04-08T17:09:00.002+08:00

This is one TV commercial (TVC) that I don’t understand:

Bakit ka bibili ng regular bacon at margarine kung ayaw mong ipakain sa asawa mo? Pwede namang bumili ng lean meat at reduced fat or zero fat margarine kung gusto mo ng cholesterol controlled diet. Not to mention, the girl’s throat clearing sounds really annoying. Pretty pa naman si ate.

Can someone please enlighten me on this one? My realistic thinking seems to be clouding my appreciation for marketing strategies so if you know the answer and even bother answering, thank you very much.

I Am Not Normal…Or At Least My Circadian Rhythm Isn't

2010-04-08T16:58:00.004+08:00

• 11:00 PM – I’m starting preparing myself before going to sleep.
• 11:30 PM – I go to bed.
• 11:31 PM onwards – I toss and turn, trying to make myself fall asleep while occasionally glancing at my cellphone clock.
• 1:53 AM – Last usual time check.
• Unknown Time – I fall asleep.
• 10 AM – I wake up but still feel tired.

I know this is not a normal human being’s bedtime but that’s my sleep routine for the past few weeks. For ten freaking months, even if I’m really sleepy, I’m not supposed to doze off as early as normal humans should because I need to finish reading. But now that I’m actually free of these tasks, I can’t even fall asleep. This is getting frustrating.

Technically, I’m awake at night and asleep during the day. So that’s why there are times I can’t help falling asleep during class.

Power napping.

And no, I’m not one of them vampires or call center agents. I’m just a regular student whose body clock is seriously messed up. Take it from me, kids. You wouldn’t want a fucked up body clock. It’d be bitching on you for the rest of your sleeping life so I suggest you get all the sleep that you can.

Miss Lonely

2010-04-08T16:56:00.000+08:00

And I’m not referring to my love life. Sometimes there is more to life than Kthx.

Have you ever felt so happy that you want to celebrate with the people close to you but you can’t because you think that it is inappropriate to make them go out of their way for you while in the middle of solving their own crisis? I’m in that situation now and not liking it one bit. This is one of my most hated feelings. EVER.

To console myself, I try my best to help them in any way I can so at least they won’t feel left out.

Although I’m doing my best to help them, I can’t help thinking of giving a little love to myself. I know it’s not wrong but I have always believed that happiness should be shared. For me, success is meaningless when you have no one to share it with. You’d still end up lonely. It’s hard to be happy but alone.

There are times that I am happy when I’m alone. But that’s just when I need personal space, my own time to think through things. This is different.

I think all of this is coming from a part of me growing up.

For The Removals

2010-04-08T16:38:00.004+08:00

Since the removal exam draws near, let me share some of the prayers that was taught to us by our clinical instructors during my college days. It was really helpful for me so I hope that it would also help you guys along the way. :)

Prayer To St. Joseph of Cupertino

O great St. Joseph of Cupertino, who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked in the examinations only the questions you know. Grant us a similar favor in the examination we are preparing to take. In return, we promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us. (3x)

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Prayer To The Infant Jesus

O miraculous Infant Jesus, we beseech you to cast a merciful look on our troubled hearts. Set your tender heart inclined to pity, be softened by our prayer and grant us the grace that we ardently implore, (insert petition here: e.g. a passing mark in the removal exams). Take from us the affliction, despair, trials and misfortune and send us consolation and aid for the sake of your Sacred Infancy. Hear our prayers that we may praise you with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Good luck guys! :)

Grammar Police - Repost

2010-04-04T18:35:00.002+08:00

Was browsing through my blog entries and my Multiply account. Old but I still LOL'ed. Original entry from my Multiply site.

Ever since my Gossip Girl Pinoy Version was discussed in Chuvaness' blog, my blog stats went up due to the influx of visitors from her site. And these sets of visitors probably included this anonymous commentor who said:

I was perplexed because this person clearly did not get the essence of exaggeration and shoved up into my ass the textbook-based technicalities of the English language. So I told this person in my most polite explanation:

I should've included: "Thank you, Captain Anonymous Asshole, Sir". Heh.

Clearly, this dude doesn't know that exaggeration (hyperbole) is also part of the English language by means of the figures of speech. And as a sucker for formality, shouldn't this person know how dynamic and flexible the rules are? What pissed me off that bad is he/she started to intimidate me by asking dumbass questions and assuming I have pyloric fucking stenosis, as if I don't know what the hell is that.

I should probably tell this fucktard to log on to Urban Dictionary.com.

I am also a "grammar police" but I don't go around and tell people that their grammar is fucking wrong...I just say it out loud when (1) the person is insulting but is using wrong grammar and (2) if the sentence belongs to a paragraph in a thesis or in any formal document.

So if you're a loud grammar police like this loser, a piece of advice: when you correct other people, make sure your corrections don't have epic fail written all over it.

Old School Calculating Is Still The Best

2010-04-04T17:09:00.008+08:00

Oh gaahd. I'm so bored out of my wits so I tried de-cluttering my email inbox and suddenly became interested in all things old school. And it reminded me of those old sites I used to visit during internet lab hours back in my sophomore year in high school. So I typed one of them in. Boy oh boy, I was surprised that it is still up and running. I couldn't contain my hyenic laughter upon typing my ~~victims'~~ crushes' names.

Before all those love quizzes appeared in Facebook, I now present what we, the lowly jologs have: the Love Calculator.

Let's try it, boys and girls.

Exhibit A:

Lalaban Tayo.

Exhibit B:

Parang grade lang sa isang barberong Rel. Ed. essay nung college

Exhibit C:

*tili* kay sugar_baron? *himatay*

Amazing! Konti na lang maniniwala na ako kaya nilagay ko agad ang pangalan ni"JJ" para makita ang aming kapalaran. At ito ang lumabas:

O, HINDEEEEEEE!

Four

2010-04-01T11:07:00.002+08:00

People asked my stand on the issue after I posted the link. Read: They want to hear my bitchy comment. Here’s what I have to say:

Getting a professional license for nurses is bittersweet. Those clinical rotations and sleepless nights working on my requirements and studying for the exams have paid off when I saw my name on the roll of successful examinees of the June 2007 Nurses’ Licensure Exam. All those four years of hard work in nursing school seemed like a thing of the past.

And it took only four seconds for a dimwitted TV show to fuck up my integrity. Okay, so not only me but every nurse’s integrity. And it doesn’t involve reporters asking Justin Timberlake if he’s bringing sexy back.

I knew that Habang May Buhay by ABS-CBN is going to be a deal breaker ever since I saw Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes pulling each other’s hair in the hospital. Though it was amusing to see these two hurting each other like they used to do in Mara Clara, it doesn’t do wonders because it has put the professionalism of nurses, even doctors, in question.

Not to mention, there’s countless medical FAIL shown. I just have to laugh. Don’t get me started on that seizure scene. That’s an entirely different story that deserves another blog post.

I knew I shouldn’t laugh anymore when I found out about Ang Nars’ letter to ABS-CBN about this scene where a nurse was shown to have sex with a patient. I went “WTH?!” because I saw that episode while I was channel surfing. I just flipped on the remote because I know that’s it’s just another unnecessary sex on Philippine primetime. Heck, I didn’t even know that the girl was a nurse.

Everyone knows how powerful media is. Even the crappiest of all lies would look believable if shown on TV. I know what’s next: everyone’s going to think that nurses are sex objects. So even if you go on telling people that we have a Code of Ethics and that the scene is bullshit, you can’t just modify that primary thought instilled by TV. Although it might happen, they have no basis that it actually happens. Why create a fictitious scene?

The reality is most nurses can’t even have a decent meal while on duty because they have a 1:5-1:20 nurse-patient ratio. With the workload, they can’t manage to squeeze that in. Carnal knowledge isn’t included in our Manual of Nursing Procedures or the Fundamental of Nursing book, thank you very much.

Like they actually need to read that. They fucking wrote their own manual.

And it pissed me off to know that ABS-CBN took the liberty to be guided by NBI for that “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” thing. Were they afraid that NBI would kick their buns everyday for the rest of their lives once they fail? Probably. If it was so, why the heck can’t they ask the Philippine Nurses Association to help them portray Jane properly?

Unfuckingbelievable.

If they couldn’t even ask PNA’s help or can’t portray nurses properly, they should just stick to making soap operas where there are rainbow-pooping ponies, flying goats or whatever. Or they can ask Justin Timberlake if he has four minutes to save the world. Then maybe all of us might live in harmony.

Image from: ABS-CBN Forums

The Makings of a Fat Ass

2010-03-25T18:11:00.004+08:00

Everyone said that I gained a lot of weight after 2 semesters. Meh. Medicine is so stressful and whenever I get stressed out I usually eat while studying. And this is why the people I know don’t have to wonder why I gained a lot of weight:

Booyeah!

Snacking every 3 hours after dinner until 2 AM really brings the adipose tissues on. ♫♪ Dum-di-dum-dum-dum ♫♪

Facepalm, Graduation Edition

2010-03-22T20:29:00.003+08:00

• Lower Life Form (LLF) - n. A person who intentionally does an act that was earlier stated as prohibited.
• Universal Lower Life Form (ULLF) – n. The general term for the lower life forms of St Paul University Manila.

I attended my sister, Charmaine’s graduation last night at the Fleur-de-lis Auditorium. And I admit that her graduation, despite being held only in the school auditorium, is better because it was so organized compared to mine. Mine was held in the PICC Plenary Hall but it was so annoyingly disorganized. But that’s a completely different story. What made my sister’s graduation better is that the College of Nursing was separated from majority of the universal lower life forms so the instructions are executed well.

Before any program starts, it is a protocol of our university to brief the audience with some of the rules, like refraining from howling to maintain the solemnity of the ceremony. Technically, the ceremony was pushing through smoothly until the graduates of the College of Nursing were called out one by one.

“WOOOOOO!” A lower life form hollered as a graduate’s name was called.

I rolled my eyes and flashed that boy with an icy glare. I wanted to tell him to shut up but the audience on the second floor of the auditorium was already saying “Ssh!” to make him stop. But the boy wasn’t fazed. To add insult to the injury:

“WOOOOOOOOOOO! ATE KO YAN! WOOOOOOOOO!” And he kept going on.

I facepalmed. For real.

The rest of the audience were rolling their eyes and gave him annoyed looks. I saw the grimace on Ms. Dychangco’s (beautiful) face. Ms. Wynna, the University President was still smiling but her eyes have a “please-stop-it-will-you?” type of look. The nuns looked up at the second floor with an evil glare. Although there are times that the graduates themselves are howling, they did it shortly to cheer their classmate who they think deserve to be there. This lower life form can’t be stopped. He hollered once and then hollered continuously. WTH.

And then another lower life form, this time a girl, shrieked when her sister was called. Hindi nagpatalo ang lola nyo kay male LLF. I facepalmed again. The rest of the audience said “Ssh”. Sa totoo lang, ok sanang sumigaw ng ganun kung nasa competition kami. Kahit naman ako makikisigaw pero formal event kasi yun eh. That was just wrong.

Even my nasty sister cringed in her seat. I had to LOL at her comments. Charmaine told me that her one of her classmates said “Oh my gawd, bakit pinayagang pumasok ang mga squatter?” The classmate took the words right out of everyone’s mouth.

Boy and girl, knowing the professors of the College of Nursing, your sisters are going to be screwed because of your behavior. Screwed, I tell you.

Moonwalkers

2010-03-22T20:00:00.003+08:00

They’re virtually in every place you can think of: the streets, malls, school grounds. No, they’re not Michael Jackson impersonators. Moonwalkers are able-bodied people who cause pedestrian traffic because of their slow walking pace. They are usually found in groups, at the center of the walkway and even if you say “excuse me”, they won’t step aside to let you pass. I used the term “moonwalkers” because of the Tagalog expression “Para kang naglalakad sa buwan” that refers to those who are walking slowly.

For the moralists who are about to react negatively upon reading this, I’m already clarifying that sick, elderly, and disabled people aren’t included in this category. Please refer to the word “able-bodied” on my definition. Kthx.

When you are on the go or walk really big steps, moonwalkers can really get under your skin. And what can really push you to the edge is when you are in a hurry and you say excuse me, they just look at you and will not budge. Unfortunately for me who’s usually in a hurry and walk big steps, there are a lot of moonwalkers in the street where I live and in the street to my school. On my non-bitchy days, I just shrug my shoulders and just overtake. On my bitchy days, on the other hand, depending on the rate of my bitchiness, it’s either that I overtake and bump them on purpose or say excuse me again in a really nasty way until they let me pass.

A group of nursing students/moonwalkers got a taste of my classic bitchiness when I was walking on the way to school and are occupying the entire walkway. And they are walking rly slowly, yung tipong aabutin ng 48 years bago sila makarating sa pupuntahan nila. People are piling up behind them, excusing themselves but they kept going on with their slow pace. I can’t overtake because the only free space is the road. No can do, I’d die. So I said in an irritated voice “Pwede ba mga ineng, bilis-bilisan nyong lumakad. Nakaharang kayo sa dinadaanan ng iba dahil ambabagal ninyong lumakad. Hindi lang kayo ang dumadaan dito”. They looked back and saw that I wasn’t kidding so they stepped aside.

Call me a heinous bitch, I don't care. Excuse me for living, they don’t own the street and aren’t the only ones passing through so they should have the decency to make room for the other pedestrians. A rude awakening is needed to make them snap out of their slow paced world.

These people made me give a new meaning to the sentence, “Excuse me”. For me, it now means “Get the hell out of the way” when repeated the second time. I mean, srsly, it’s so annoying. That’s why I envy the streets of Japan. Aside from being squeaky clean, my sister told me that they have this “Yellow Lane” that is intended for people in a hurry and for the blind. And these people are allowed to bump those slow walkers who wandered off the “ordinary” lane.

Don’t tell me to live in Japan, I’m not comparing but instead, I want to give an example of peaceful co-existence between fast walkers and slow walkers that I wish we have here.

Moonwalk photo by WebNuns
Yellow Lane photo by SnippyHollow

Mahal Kong Biochemistry,

2010-03-22T19:38:00.001+08:00

Gusto ko lang humingi ng tawad dahil di pa nag-uumpisa ang klase ay isinusumpa na kita. Actually, di pa nga ako nakakapag-resign sa trabaho, inaayawan na kita. Nakakailang page pa lang kasi ako ng nababasa sa Bettelheim’s Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry na librong hiniram ko sa kapatid ko, hilong-hilo na ako.

Siguro di lang tayo nagkakaintindihan. Paano kasi, kung kailan ko naiintindihan ang topic at kapag aral na aral ako, bumabagsak ako sa module exams. Tapos kapag naman joke time ang pag-aaral ko, saka ako pumapasa. Eh kung tutuusin ay 70% kadalasan ang aking level of preparedness. Kaya tuloy madalas akong tinatamad na basahin ang Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry dahil magkakalokohan lang tayo.

Kahit ganun, naging mabait ka pa rin sa akin kaya gusto kong magpasalamat. Kung di dahil sa iyo, di ako makakabakasyon ng maaga. Pero di ibig sabihin nito ay favorite subject na kita. Sakto lang, pare. Sakto lang.

Lubos na gumagalang,
KC

One Flaw In Women

2010-03-17T00:00:00.002+08:00

This is a nice email forward I got this afternoon. I'm sharing this with everyone.

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution..

They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies..
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colours

They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.

Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

My Bad

2010-02-06T18:01:00.003+08:00

OK. So my first post for the year isn't exactly that meaningful but whatevs.

To supplement you with something interesting, just check out this photo na lang. :D

Can't read much? Click here.

Mystery Solved!

2010-02-06T17:21:00.004+08:00

After racking my brain and utilizing useless resources, I finally found out who the "guy of my dreams" is! Malandi, I know but spare me. I'm a girl...a fangirl.

From an unknown male in the Solmux ad board...

To a DANIEL MATSUNAGA!

Dimple pa lang, ulam na.

FYI, he's straight. ZOMG.WTH.ZOMG.LOL. Kinilig naman ako. Haha!

Too bad he's just here for some modeling jobs and some WTH TV project for Deadpan Dude's series in GMA 7. But who cares? He stimulates the nerd in me. This guy better be sitting with me on Intro to Clinics class so that we can define stimulation with Dra. Nicodemus. Haha!

Steely says: Ang mga sobrang gwapo ay yung kadalasang may sablay. I believe that.

...kasi sablay si Daniel Matsunaga dahil wala ako sa piling niya. *hyenic laugh*
Cheesy shit. I better end this now. Kbye.

Photos care of Chuvaness and Everywhere We Shoot

Fancy Coffee Is Not Always Yummy

2009-12-27T21:31:00.002+08:00

As a night owl, I can’t survive without my caffeine fix be it coffee, tea or chocolate. Well, except for soda. I consume coffee the most so I am meticulous of how the strength of my coffee should be. I like my coffee strong and cold. Yum!

I don’t usually experiment with coffee variants, except for seriously desperate times. A couple of days ago, there was no regular Nescafe 3 in 1 available so I opted for the Sweet ‘n Creamy variant.

I was expecting it to be as strong as the regular variant, only it is sweeter and thicker in consistency. For the few peso difference in the price, it should be. After my first gulp, I went WTH. It’s like a diluted version of my coffee. Unlucky me, Mercury Drug is already closed so I can’t buy the plain coffee to add to the disappointing mix (Disclaimer: I rarely buy at Mini Stop because the patong is ridiculous. Preposterous even.).

Nescafe should try to look into the possibility of labeling their products as regular, mild, or PVC inducing. That’s all.

InfoNURSEtion Goes For The WIN! Again.

2009-12-27T21:21:00.004+08:00

Whenever I get hold of a copy of the InforNURSEtion, I get really giddy. It’s like a mix of nostalgia and anticipation. That’s because I belong to the batch of students who revived the paper and knowing the moderator, Ms. Mary Ann Pascual’s penchant for something new every issue is just exciting. And it’s also because I’m a freak. Lol.

Lovett!

This paper has gone a long way from the first issue we launched when I was a college junior. My position as sports editor is now defunct (HAHA!), there are new segments that are added, and the ZOMGWTHZOMGWOW moment is that when it was chosen to represent St Paul Manila in the Catholic Mass Media Awards Student Paper Category. Even though we didn’t win, I must say that the InfoNURSEtion keeps getting better and better.

But you guys didn’t escape my watchful eye for I have some comments. Tee-hee.

First off, the image used in the cover was kind of pixelated. You can see that when you take a closer look. I suggest that a high-res image be used for those profile close-ups so that if ever there is a need to enlarge the image, it’d still be sharp. Secondly, please put credits for the photos. We don’t want to be accused of violating the Intellectual Property Rights law. I practice it on my blog because I read in the newspaper that there is strict implementation of that in cyberspace. I don’t know if it’s applicable in print media but I hope it’s practiced to avoid future problems. Also, some of the photos are dim. Please adjust the brightness and/or contrast so that there’s no need to squint or whatever. That’s all.

And I like the idea of featuring exceptional alumnae. Although it takes too much work selecting and interviewing the person, it’s a segment that’s worth reading. It’s inspiring actually, because you get to be informed of the fields in nursing practice that you can probably excel in and that their success story is just motivating.

Keep up the good work, you guys.

Hu U?

2009-12-27T21:10:00.005+08:00

Whenever I pass by Taft Avenue, I always look at this certain ad board on the LRT1 pillars:

Wala lang. That guy is HOTTTT! I wonder what his name is…type ko kasi sha. LOL.

Anlandi.

Major Upgrade

2009-12-27T21:10:00.004+08:00

Oh look at what I saw at the corner of 680 Pedro Gil St., Malate Manila:

It’s a revamped version of The Paulinian, in a magazine format. SAY WHAT?! Yes, a magazine format. And wait a second! It is a reminiscent of a certain college paper I used to write for. Hmm…InfoNURSEtion, is it? Anyway, since I’m an evil hag, I browsed the pages to see if there are any content that is facepalm-worthy. In fairness, there is almost none. Major improvement. Even I surprised myself for being awestruck. Not bad.

However when I started reading some articles, I went WTH. As usual, the activities of some colleges especially the College of Nursing’s activities are not noted. That is FAIL #1, which for me is always the roadblock of this school paper: unbalanced reporting. Another thing is that it was total election overkill. I appreciate their effort to raise the awareness of exercising your right to vote but I found some of the articles redundant at some times because it all boils down to one message. But it’s ok, at least the redundancy is for a good cause so I won’t rate it as a FAIL.

But then, the Vox Populi part is what made me facepalm for real. When I read the comments regarding the Turnstile ID system, I had to cringe. Well, who wouldn’t cringe if you have read that the line at the ID terminal causes them to be late? There’s a simple solution for that and it doesn’t involve the administration. COME TO CLASS EARLY! And to avoid a long queue, wear your ID so you won’t have to fish it out of your bag when it’s time to swipe your ID. WTH. Some comments are so superficial that I wanted to burn that section. I won’t be surprised if one of these days I will hear that “Paulinians are whiners” or “Paulinians are idiots” because their problem is so simple and the solution is sitting on the top of their heads. In relation to these out of logic survey responses, I am hoping that next time there must be active selection of what is going to be included in the paper. Srsly because it was a total survey response FAIL.

Also, I don’t know if I was too baked reading my Biochemistry book or that I am just plain unimaginative, but I DIDN’T GET THE ABSTRACTION OF THE COVER. Honestly when I look at it at a glance I see cow turd and when I stare at it, it’s like a mutated walnut. I don’t mean to be crass but that’s just my observation. I hope that catchy colors were utilized to liven up the front page since this is the maiden issue of the new The Paulinian. I won’t rate it as a FAIL because I can’t go and create a magazine cover like the artist did. It’d probably look mutated all the time. Haha!

On the bright side, I liked most of the contents. It’s audience-friendly therefore there are high instances that the students will actually read what’s in it. I applaud the staff of The Paulinian for this brave move. There’s always room for improvements so I’m not that hard on you guys. I’m actually glad for this overhaul because the format is now appropriate for the contents.

If you guys are to ask me if I’d keep this copy, I say I would. It wouldn’t end up in the same fate that its predecessors had been: as a stain guard for my bed.

How I Roll (Nerd Style)

2009-11-30T09:41:00.005+08:00

People ask me what are my study techniques and I answer with a photoblog:

Exhibit A: Patayin sa Katoxican ang Sarili

Exhibit B: Eksenang Yakult

Exhibit C: Coffee + Milk = ZzZzZz

Exhibit D: Textbook = Coloring Book

Exhibit E: Trace the Pattern on the Slide

So hey, talk nerdy to me.

Talk Geeky To Me

2009-11-30T09:34:00.002+08:00

I have been addicted to this game since the time that my cousin Jaristi installed this game in my laptop. It wasn’t that popular yet when we first played it. It’s like, my detox whenever I feel so tired from reading all of my textbooks. Now that it’s all the rage, I found out that a lot of my classmates are playing the game. Even during class. W00t!

Brainsssss...

And I find it funny that in class, when one is playing, those who know the game huddle up behind the player and watch. By rough estimation, about 15% of the class is watching, including me. LOL. And there in that small huddle, we share some tips and techniques on how to surpass the Survival Endless. It’s like a meeting of the Secret Society of Geeks because those who are not in the know will go WTF if they try to invade the circle.

To think that I’m not that comfortable talking with my other classmates yet, but when we converse about Plants VS Zombies, we can talk for as long as we want. Haha! I prefer that more than being invited to drinking sessions. I love being a geek.

Geeks unite!

Walang Magawa sa Buhok

2009-11-30T09:28:00.004+08:00

My hair is so staticky that it has a life of its own so it’s kind of hard to style. Even though it’s like that, I love my hair. And telling me to have my hair rebonded won’t work because I don’t want to get lost in the sea of stick straight hair plus it’s a fuss to maintain it. I’d rather keep the money and have a Serena van der Woodsen vibe. Kthx.

Since I’m maarte like dut, I use colorful hair clips and headbands. Wala lang. Pauso. That’s how I make up for the unruliness of my tresses. And here’s the latest addition to my collection:

Parang Sadako lang...

I’m feeling so bored that I want to cut my hair. When I was watching One Liter of Tears, I saw Asumi-san’s adorable fringes that I wanted to have my bangs cut like hers.

However, I’m having second thoughts if I’m going to have bangs again because 1. It’s generic, 2. Insecurang Frog has bangs and 3. I don’t like the extra fuss in styling my hair.

Thinking about reason #2, how about a no?

70% WIN, 30% FAIL

2009-11-30T09:13:00.003+08:00

I browse through magazines at Coffee Bean whenever I am there. There’s this particular magazine that I like because of the content and the inexpensive but cute stuff that they feature. However, I find the cover girl totally wrong. If it weren’t for the big “TRAVEL ISSUE” plastered on the front page, I wouldn’t have picked it up. I totally understand that despite the talent crisis that your cover girl is in right now, she’s popular like dut so she brings in the cash.

Constipated look

But anyway, nice try Stella Magazine.

Dramatic Movies and Telenovelas Are Actually Hilarious

2009-10-16T00:40:00.004+08:00

I admit, I watch telenovelas and movies (as long as it's by ABS-CBN. LOL). Sometimes, I just cannot take the excessive cheese and the heavy drama but it's fine with me. It is what makes the movie or telenovela uniquely Pinoy. However, I ROTFL and go WTF when I see total medical situation FAILs on local TV series and movies.

Here are some of the best (or worst) failures I've seen:

• Tracheostomy FAIL in Totoy Bato- The girl acting as a patient has a tracheostomy tube and she is delivering a one page script audibly...with no difficulty. Like she doesn't have a trache at all. Ate Richie and I sniggered loudly at the bus while this girl went on to the second page of the script.

• Labor, Delivery Assistance and Thermoregulation FAIL in Katorse- Nene (Erich Gonzales) is primigravid (first time mother) and she gives birth immediately because I think her cervix dilated to 10cm and went into a 100% effacement in a snap. And the one who attended to her is Jojo (Enchong Dee), who seems to be really adept into assisting deliveries because he flawlessly delivered the baby. He caught the baby (with no vernix caseosa at all and with massive amounts of clotted blood on the skin) and passed it on to Nene, who made chummy with the unclothed baby for like, 5 minutes tops. And the baby seemed OK. I facepalmed. For real.

• Endotracheal Tube FAIL in a GMA telenovela I can't remember- The guy acting as a patient is just biting the balloon end of the endotracheal tube but is secured with a ridiculous length of Leukoplast. I stopped myself from LOL'ing in the bus.

• Endotracheal Tube FAIL in a Bong Revilla movie- After Bong Revilla was told that he should go back to earth because it isn't his time to die, he fell into some vortex. And then the next thing he knew is that he's ALIVE. Oh goody! But he felt something on his mouth and he pulled that pesky ET tube out his throat. And he felt no pain. Actually, I was the one who grimaced at what he did. Not because I can feel the pain, but because it was a total FAIL.

• Code Blue, Cardioversion and Expiration FAIL in almost all dying scenes- The patient is deteriorating. Oh noes! So he/she gathers the family around him and goes on with a monologue about his/her dying wishes. Then after saying a 4 page script, the patient stops speaking and closes his/her eyes and the cardiac monitor beeps as it goes flat line. There is no one who will call the nurse or the doctor. Instead, they will all hug the deceased. Magically, medical staff will appear with the apparatuses during the hug sessions. No emergency drug will be given and they will immediately proceed to CPR (complete with the wrong hand placement and hand lock), simultaneously with defibrillation (even on a flat line).

• Endorsement FAIL in a GMA afternoon soap- Camille Prats is a nurse in this series. There was a scene wherein she will go on duty. I thought that she's making her rounds with a colleague but I realized that they're endorsing in front of the patient. I laughed maniacally that my boss went WTF. Okay, so it's time saving if we do that in the actual area, no?

These medical situation failures influence the perception of the people regarding actual medical conditions. People get the wrong idea and sometimes this is hard to change. We'd have to explain more or less, 5 times before they actually get it.

Maybe if I'd make my own drama, I'd take time to explain the details of the disease in the best possible way. People hate technicalities so I'm guessing that my series will be a major flop.

I Hate Nursing Uniform FAILs

2009-10-16T00:00:00.003+08:00

Ever since I got into the big wide world of Nursing, I always make it a point to check my general appearance, including the uniform. Actually, I'm very particular with the uniform because it serves as my identity as a nurse. I don't like fitted uniforms because it restricts my movement. Screw it if loose uniforms make me look bulky, as long as I can raise my hand, run, bend without difficulty. My training at St. Paul has opened my eyes that your appearance will add an air of authority so you need to keep it respectable.

That's why I LMAO'ed when the Philippine Nurses Association filed a complaint regarding the slutty uniform used in Pinoy Big Brother. Total nursing uniform FAIL. The first time I saw it, I smelled trouble. For the record, there is no Nursing Service administrator who will design a uniform for the ladies in which tits would pop out of the blouse and skirts with crotches and lower buttcheeks will be exposed at the slightest bending, like these examples:

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

Total nursing uniform FAIL.

...unless those service administrators are high on crack.

Whenever I see people wearing sexed up nurse's uniform in commercials or programs, I get pissed off. And to top it off, these people also wear the nurse's cap, which totally annoys the shit out of me. Knowing how media strongly influences the mindset of its viewers, the slutty uniforms and the rowdy behavior of the dressed up people negatively affect the image of nurses. It's bad enough that we get to be labeled as “katulong ng doktor”, “tagahugas ng pwet” and other forms of stereotyping, being disrespected on the job takes the cake. I've experienced getting comments from patients like, “Sana miniskirt na lang ang uniform mo” while checking IV fluid levels. They wouldn't even think of that if they don't get any ideas from crappy TV shows or commercials. It's totally awkward and annoying, I tell you.

I am strongly against the use the uniform and cap as a costume on TV if the characters won't carry it with proper bearing. If they are so desperate to dress up as nurses, get a white shirt dress minus the cap and pretend to be one. That's when you can really shout out like a maniac, “Naka-costume ako na pang-nurse. Woohoo!”.

To My Dear Frenemy

2009-10-13T02:37:00.005+08:00

I know you said sorry for everything that you did to me. But rly, I won't accept it because it's going to be like this all the time. If Friend #1 hadn't told you that you were being a colossal beeyatch, you wouldn't even realize it in the first place.

For the record, I don't like how you look at me whenever you see me happy. I mean, you shouldn't even think that I'm gonna cry for your loss. I hate to break it to 'ya but you're wrong. If I'm totally desperate to have you back and restore the friendship, I would've crawled on fours, begging for you to stay. But boo-hoo because I never beg for something of little importance. Like you.

But since I still have this little morsel of concern for you, let me give you a piece of friendly advice: if you can't say it in English, just say it in Filipino. I'd totally understand. You see, you can be sushala even when you speak Filipino. Rly. Plus you don't have to shove it up our asses that you are more sushala than anyone else by insinuating that you have never ever spoken a word of Filipino.

Unfortunately for you, we lowly sea creatures are sensitive to grammatical and intonation fails. So we're not buying your gimmickry that you have never spoken a word of Filipino. Srsly.

And if a guy is with me, don't crane your neck and do a 360 degree turn because it's so obvious. I know that you're in the middle of Erik Erikson's intimacy vs. isolation so stop torturing yourself by not looking. Just don't. You'll end up asking yourself the same question over and over again: Bakit wala pa akong boyfriend?! And uh, reality check: not every guy I'm with is a love interest. Ano beh, why do you always think that they are romatically linked with me? Again, stop the self torture. It's annoying.

And your loaded god complex? Deflate it because it's not healthy. It's getting to your head. Rly. There will come a time that you won't be able to carry your head on your shoulders. Be brave enough to admit that you have failed or have made a mistake. It feels so good to have finally accepted that you failed. Trust me I know, after accepting my first ever, all time academic FAIL. It's part of being a person, like you always say whenever someone kisses you off. Then why not practice what you preach?

Being a whole new person is fun but when you reinvent yourself for the worst, I rate it:

vouz m'adores, de nites pas le contraire
XOXO,
KC

Of Bitterness and Non-Friday the 13th Misfortunes

2009-10-13T02:27:00.001+08:00

Takte. First time kong maging bitter sa pagkakabagsak ko sa exam. I know it's lame but I just can't help it. I stayed up srsly late just to finish reading Histology that's why I'm sew disappointed. Not to mention, it's my first time to get an epic fail on a test that I actually studied for. Though I got a much worse epic fail on Physiology test last time, I can accept that because I gave up on it. Aaargh! Put Tang in a glass talaga. Bwisit.

Prior to the epic failure, I woke up at 7:40AM. Holy &#@*Y^^R! The exam's at 8. I took a bath in a jiffy and just threw on my clothes. I was freakin' tensed because the proctor might not let me in if I'm late. Luckily I was able to make it. Crunch time! And that's misfortune #1. Misfortune #2 is that my password in the computer exam won't work. I tweaked it a little bit and I accessed my exam after 45 eons. The epic fail is misfortune #3.

Physiology was kind, in fairness. However, when I got home and read my Anatomy notes, *($@^)#! I realized that I was answering the wrong stuff. I call it misfortune #4 because I already read those topics during our break and I got confused. Tch. Pero pwede na rin itong i-classify na katangahan. Lulz.

Kamalasan nga naman. In short, good luck na lang sa exam results. Booyeah!

Right now, I'll enjoy my sem break. Mmm mmm GOOD!

The Big Help

2009-10-13T01:59:00.001+08:00

September 26, 2009. This day goes down in the history of my pathetic life and as well as the history of the Filipino nation. Hundreds of lives were lost as Typhoon Ondoy (internationally known as Ketsana) mercilessly ravaged everything in its path. It is also the day that the Filipinos became united as a nation to help out those who were badly affected.

And here comes another destructive motherfucker, Pepeng.

Now I know how the evacuees feel after being stranded at school. I vowed that I'd help out as soon as I fix myself. And as the first part of my “Big Help” thingy, here are additional places I know of that we can drop off donations:

Donations are accepted in St. Paul University Manila, Student Affairs Office c/o Ms. Patria Fortes.
San Beda College in Mendiola, Manila is also accepting donations daily from 7:30AM till 6PM, spearheaded by the Law Student Government at St. Maur's Hall. Other student governments are also helping out the LSG in acquiring other donations.
For Globe subscribers, text RED5/25/50/100/300 to 2899.

Though this is a seriously late post, let's give more goods because food supply for the evacuees in some areas aren't sufficient as their houses and resources are still down. Thx.

Contest Prize Winner

2009-10-13T01:49:00.004+08:00

I am totally unlucky when it comes to raffles, promos and contests. Whenever my purchases qualify for a raffle stub, I fill it up for the sake of well, filling it up because I don't expect to win anyway. The first time that I won a contest was way back in second grade where I won a Greenpeace shirt and the last time I won was in fourth grade, when I won a mini pillow both for a treasure hunt during the Intramurals at Child Jesus Academy. After that, my losing streak went on and on.

However, my 12 year drought was broken when my mom informed me that she got a letter from Manila Ocean Park because I won a prize from their “Win Fabulous Prizes” promo.

WAIT. What?

Uh huh. I actually won. W00t! I found out during Physio class, just as I am beginning to be bored. I got rly excited that I wanted to LOL in class after I read my mom's text message.

I won Fish Spa tickets for 2. Hee! I so love the Fish Spa even if it makes me laugh like a frikken idiot because the doctor fishes tickle me. I'm going to drag my mom to come with me because both of us have badly calloused feet. I just hope that the fish won't choke when they nibble on my feet.

Fishies!

Mommy, Cha-mu, and Ate Richie in the Fish Spa

Barracudas o piranhas may be more effective. Not only they will effectively nibble off the callous completely, they will even gobble your feet off. Haha.

Corny.

Lost: Idiot Edition

2009-10-13T01:07:00.004+08:00

September 26. Saturday. Yeah! Last day of classes for the week. I was planning to go home as soon as Biochemistry class ends. While I was planning this, I noticed that it wouldn't stop raining and it is getting worse by the minute. As I was looking outside the window in disdain, I have this gut feeling that this day would be different. By lunchtime, water in the football field was rising fast and it's spilling over the Snack Bar. Ugh. Not good. But hey, the rain might stop and the water will subside.

But it didn't.

Water from the field is now entering Dom Felipe Cafe and it's rising fast. Oh noes. And to make things even scarier for flood neophytes like me, flood in the Quad is rapidly rising so my friends decided to scoot home ASAP. Odette and I stayed behind because we can't go home because it is a fact that manholes are opened in Gastambide whenever there is flood.

I kept on checking the water level every once in a while but every time I look out, the sight isn't pretty. The water in the Quad is rapidly rising, including the filthy, putrid water in the creek beside San Beda. I saw the people in the Legarda Station frantically running for shelter as the strong wind blew and heavy rain poured in torrents. My prediction is that the rain won't stop within the day so Odette and I would probably spend the night in school. I also sent out mass texts to some friends to ask how is it within their area. And the answers are all the same: “baha na”.

OK. Totally not good. In a lame attempt to lighten up the mood, I fooled around with “Dinamita”. But I can sense that there is more up ahead.

Brave Staff

At around 6:30 PM, Ondoy geared up for its final assault. Without warning, the rain suddenly poured down and the wind blew. HARD. The water in the quad rose waist deep and it now reached the offices in the first floor. That's when I knew my earlier prediction will come true: We're stuck at St. Benedict's Hall for the rest of the night. To be honest, it's my first time ever to be stranded. Dr. Francis Cid, our dean, is also there with us. He kept on checking the water level and even provided us with food and water.

To be honest, I didn't feel scared at all because everyone still has a smile in their face. Plus, we were staying with the Nursing faculty, who by the way, are srsly hilarious people.

Hello sunrise! The water is still high as there is no major outlet within San Beda, according to Dr. Cid's fact finding. So Odette and I decided to traverse icky flood water, since it wouldn't reach our pudendal area anymore. After getting Dr. Cid's nod, we set off to the Abbey where the water is slightly lower than in the main gate. Another first for me to go into a floody street. Luckily, there's a pedicab waiting near the deepest part of the flood so we rode up to Gastambide.

I got home at around 9AM. And I'm thankful that my family and I are OK. My dad was worried sick, he kept on calling each one of us. He has rly worried about me when he found out that I was stranded.

I'm OK, Daddy.

But it still breaks my heart to see the aftermath of Ondoy. :(

The Phantom Menace

2009-09-19T16:26:00.002+08:00

After I saw the teaspoon on my mug stir all by itself in the dead of the night, I have been pretty jumpy on all things possibly supernatural that's happening in my dorm. Fine, I'm going paranoid. Thankfully, I haven't experienced anything after the "Moving Teaspoon On My Mug" incident.

Until two days ago...

I came from a sleepover (in my sisters' dorm, kthx) and I immediately fixed my stuff for school. I laid my wallet on my bed and didn't touch it since I was also eating. Then as I am going to pick up my wallet from the bed and stuff it in my backpack: HOLY @(^%)#&*^#*. Nawawala ang wallet ko! Wala namang kukuha nun, mag-isa lang ako.

I looked everywhere even if I'm positive I didn't touch it. And it's totally impossible for me NOT to see it immediately because it's wide and red. Plus I placed it beside my Physiology book. So I entertained the possibility of a Phantom Menace. Feeling frustrated, I closed my eyes and said "Taena mainit na ang ulo ko, ilabas mo na ang wallet ko". As I opened my eyes, I freaked.

ANDUN NA ANG WALLET KO SA TABI NG PHYSIO BOOK KO!

I almost died.

I hope my mind was just playing tricks. Sana si Aling Dionesia na lang ang kumuha, natanggap ko pa ang scare factor.

Granyulz

Well, excuse me for living.

Ghost Rider photo source Aling Dionesia Photo Source

Random Photo of the Bored

2009-09-07T14:44:00.007+08:00

See, even Evil Kitty is BORED.

Save us. Boredom KILLS.

End of Long Weekend

2009-09-07T14:44:00.005+08:00

This weekend, I have completely regained my interest in coming back to school, although I'm still too lazy to flip open my books. Like I what I have chirped on Twitter, I haven't done anything med related this week. Bakit ba, pahinga muna ako. Hindi naman ako si Curacha no.

But srsly, after the horrendous results, I vow that I will do better this time. So with that, I'm dropping the long weekend mode and I gotta go:

...before I feel further laziness creep in. Anyway, September 21st will be another vacation time so there's more time to chillax once more.

Later, kids.

Zino Zha?

2009-09-06T15:54:00.006+08:00

I'm getting weird invites on Facebook. And this one made me go WTF:

Hindi ko siya kilala. But since I'm on a good mood, I just thought that he's just a friend who's using an alter ego for online accounts. So I checked his profile first. Here's what I saw:

In fairness, pang mowdel ang dating. Parang pang-summer campaign lang ng Gap. I noticed he's of the same age as my sister Charmaine. Ang natatawa ako kasi ~~di siya mukhang uhugin unlike the local dudes who are of the same age~~ he doesn't look 20.

But still, I don't know him personally so kiber lang ako, Kuya.

I ♥ The JabbaWockeeZ

2009-09-05T19:51:00.003+08:00

I was at TriNoma last night with my sisters to watch the JabbaWockeeZ work it on the dance floor. LIVE. Whoopee! Screw the exams since my brain is on a non-absorption mode and the boys just come in rare moments. However, it's sad that I didn't capture the event because I don't have a decent camera with me and that the people at my back are so malikot that whenever I try to take photos with my camera phone, it gets blurred.

Here's the only photo I took:

And it sucked pa. Pfft!

Some lucky bastards who were able to get those much coveted stubs/passes, were able to have their picture taken with the boys. I wanted to have a solo with Kid Rainen pa naman. Tch. Fangirl mode ako eh. Here's a snippet of the kickass performance of the JabbaWockeeZ:

The place was packed and I didn't know I'd be able to withstand the heat and the huge crowd.

Probably it's because...I ♥ The JabbaWockeeZ. =)

crowd photo from ÜberTwitter

Three Week Hell

2009-09-05T18:19:00.006+08:00

I'm in an altered state of sanity during the past month. Someone had this really bright idea of scheduling three exam weeks in succession. I just said to myself, "Well, welcome to med school, you little ambitious fart". I have to comply, study and pass. Though the passing part is quite so-so, I got my act together and tried to study.

The first week was perfectly fine, because I was able to study everything. I'm satisfied with the outcome because I passed everything, including my most loathed subject, Biochemistry and the nose bleed inducing Physiology. I'm happy with my marks because it beat the passing grade. Not bad for a twisted little freak like me.

Second week is just OK. Expected to flunk Neuroscience. Ok, kaya pa even if I'm not feeling well and my eyes are all puffy again.

The last week is the time that I think I was about to crack. I'm already feeling the laziness. creeping in. It's the time that my brain figuratively went into shut down. No more info is coming in and I'm freaking out because I know I need to study but my traitorous brain won't focus. So I arranged my stuff to motivate me...but I did it in vain. Maganda pa naman ang arrangement ko. Hihi!

But I didn't come to the point that I want to quit. I won't quit, even if I may develop premature ventricular contractions or neuropathy due to excessive coffee intake. I want this for real. Srsly.

Speaking of OC-ness, while I was amusing myself on my study break, I compared the number of my highlighters from pre-med days to med school days. In pre-med, I used to have two highliters. Now, I have four (pink, yellow, blue, and green) and I have to LOL at my books kasi nagmumukha nang coloring book sa dami ng kulay. Look:

Parang pinagtripan lang ng adik

Though I flunked Physiology and got mediocre grades in Anatomy of the third week, I don't freaking care now. The Three Week hell is done and I'm so happy. =)

Another First!

2009-09-05T17:23:00.006+08:00

Since I'm studying at San Beda in Mendiola, I am preparing myself for rallies. One, afternoon, I got to experience one while my friends and I were eating yummy street food by the bridge. Since I'm totally new when it comes to these things, I took pictures to document the event and my ka-engotan.

See it in chronological order:

1. The rallyists marching towards Mendiola...

2. Invasion of the area

3. Attempting to remove the barricade

Adik, talagang kinunan ko ng picture. Haha! Wala lang, it's just interesting for a first timer like me to see how a rally progresses. Kthx.

The First Time I Went To Baha-mas

2009-09-05T16:10:00.006+08:00

Back in my college days, I've never experienced bad ass flood on the way to school. Even during the time of typhoon Milenyo, Malvar Street wasn't flooded. That was the perk of living and studying in a place with good drainage system.

Fast forward to the present, I'm on the process of getting used to traverse on flooded streets on the way to school. The U-belt is flood prone, as opposed to Pedro Gil. As my friends from UST said, "Umihi lang ang aso, babaha na". Lol. So when it rained hard one Friday mid-morning, the result is a major flood. When I looked out the window, my jaw literally dropped when I saw that our street is flooded. I have no clue on how high the water level is. And I have no intention to find out, especially after I saw gross stuff floating. Just by looking at the murky water, you'd know that you'd acquire full-force leptospirosis. To make matters worse, we have an exam on Anatomy and the school admin won't cancel it. *insert sarcastic tone here* Whoopee!

As a neophyte to flood, I am so clueless to what I should do. But thank goodness for pedicabs. The manong asked me to put my feet up as he bravely went through the flood. And boy, the water level is really high. Plus the river beside San Beda was overflowing. Naloka ako. First time. But I got to school safe and dry, thanks to Manong pedicab driver. Not to mention, I passed the exams even if I was too preoccupied by the flood.

I was too stunned to even take a picture. So when I had the guts to capture it, I was on my way home to Laguna already. The water level is not that high anymore.

Oh well, there's always a first time for everything. What's next, a flood that is as extensive as a wavepool? ZOMG.

Wag naman sana. Lalong wag pag may exam. Lol.

Make Up For Blogging Fail

2009-09-05T15:52:00.004+08:00

Okay, so I have lots of good stuff to blog about in the past weeks but I haven't been able to do some posts because of the Three Week Hell. And what the eff is the "Three Week Hell"? It's the very unfortunate circumstance that you get to have 2 weeks of exams in major subjects and 1 week of exams for your minor subjects in succeeding fashion. O di ba? Napakasaya. Kaya ngayon, malabnaw na sabaw na ang utak ko. Lulz.

Sooooo, I'm going to post everything right now because I have a lot of time in my hands now. Not to mention, I need to solidify my brain once again through blogging and being lazy (for now). W00t!

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Later, kids.

Brain Farting After Week Two of 3 Exam Weeks

2009-08-29T13:55:00.000+08:00

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Excited Little Twit

I was counting the days until the next module and long exams when I saw that the sem break is nearing. W00t! The downside is that it goes only for two weeks. But enough about it, I have to make the most out of my two weeks or I'll kick myself for being so socially retarded once again. My friends and I are planning an out of town getaway and I am so excited by the thought. We need to finalize our plans so I can ask permission from my mom and dad to go. I won't allow myself to be stuck at home since Mom thinks that I won't be available for travel on Tito Dodoy's wedding. But I'm also thinking of my little brother (who BTW, is not so little anymore...lol) because he will be missing all the fun. Cha, Ate Richie and prolly Mommy will get to travel while us, poor beings won't. I hope he gets to have a chance to go wherever.

And now due to my excitement, I am already thinking of picking out my outfits though it is still not sure. LOL. Freak. At least I won't wallow on how I sucked at my Neuroscience exam. Hah!

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sabaw

Takte. Latang-lata na ako, at ang utak ko wala nang maabsorb sa mga diniscuss sa aming un-physiologic na Physiology class. Good luck na lang sa Psychiatry exam bukas, mukhang di na kakayanin ng kawawa kong utak na nagsasabaw na ang magreview. Pero pinili ko ang mag-aral ulit so dapat pangatawanan ko 'to. Kaya yan! Pero matutulog muna ako. Lulz.

My Brain Is Tired

2009-08-05T02:24:00.002+08:00

We just got done with out module exams for Anatomy. Even if I passed, I don't feel motivated to study further and not motivated enough to do the lab report for Physiology. I feel lazy to do stuff for school as of this vacation time.

I'm on a shut down mode...not for studying but for sleep. :D

Why LULZ?

2009-08-05T01:11:00.004+08:00

Lately, I've been typing in "LULz" instead of "LOLz" and people have noticed and started to ask me in rapid succession on why it is so.

Wala lang. HAHAHA!

It just came out from one of my evil moments, thanks to my favorite frog's new found coño diction and intonation. I dunno why people think you're coño when your Tagalog is "bulol" and your intonation is a little different. And the thing I don't understand more is when people actually becomes bulol and twists their intonation intentionally just to be labeled as coño. As for the frog's case, matigas ang dila niya so it's kinda difficult to slur the letters for the total coño effect.

I almost went into a tumbling frenzy when I heard that person's way of counting...WON, TWHO, TREEH, FOWR, FAYVE. Not to mention, I had to stifle my laughter. Srsly. It was a total coño effect FAIL. Call me an evil bitch but if you'd really hear it, you'd probably say, "Sige na, wag ka nang magpakahirap. Idiretso mo na dila mo. Coño ka na".

Since my laughter was repressed, I just made a joke out of it by starting to mess up every word, similar to LOLSpeak. And I just thought of the acronym LOL...and I decided to slur it so I can be coño sounding (kuno). So LOLz became LULz.

So that's it, folks.

Photo courtesy of: BrilliantLeap.com

Bloodsucker

2009-07-25T20:10:00.003+08:00

Gah. It's the first month of med school and I think I am barely alive. My parents are talking to me and I answer them incoherently. And being good parents, they just let me sleep through the morning. GCS rating? I rate myself a 7.

I feel bad. Rly.

But it's a sacrifice I have to make. I know my parents understand that med school sucks the blood out of me.

...isang malaking good luck na lang sa akin. Hehe.

Bucketful o' LOLs

2009-07-11T14:07:00.002+08:00

I still haven't gotten over the "stuffs" thing. And to add insult to the injury, I heard the best thing that ever happened to the word "stuff"...

My most favorite person in the world actually said "stuffs" out loud. And to add insult to the injury, Favorite Person (a.k.a FP) had to say it as "STOFFS", as opposed to the coño image that FP is trying to project.

Forgive me for being bad but I can't help but LOL.