Anything Under the Sun

Law School

2009-07-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Law school changed me...And my social life as well!

There is a common connotation that Law School is stressful. Actually it is but I'm thankful that I have my classmates/friends with me.

In just a few weeks, I have met friends and I thought I've known them all my life. Its good to know that our class has great camaraderie and everyone is generous enough to share their materials (books, cases) to others. The friendship that we share is maybe because of the understanding and respect we feel for each other. The stressful environment in school made us even closer. I just hope that no one in our class will give up. Studying is not the only thing we know for law students also know how to crack silly jokes and share hearty laughs.

I also learned to develop a study habit which I don't have in College or even in my elementary days. I would wake up at 6am, eat breakfast and when the clock strikes 8, I would start reading those really thick books until 12 noon. Reading is EXTREMELY important since every night there is a recitation. Everytime our professors would take out our class cards, I just want to put on my "invisibility cloak."

But still I enjoy every minute of it and I am determined to finish it in 4years!

Still Uncertain

2009-07-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

Stay if you're happy.. leave if you're not..

Read this in my friend's account at Friendster.. Simple words but really made impact on me maybe because I am on a middle of making a big decision. For 4 years, our relationship is a roller-coaster ride but still I continued to hold on. But now, I am losing my grip and am still uncertain on how long I can take everything. I wanted to stay but a part of me also wants to be free from all the uncertainties, fear, and doubt. This time I want peace of mind. No more cries in the middle of the night or quarrels about even the most trivial things.

But damn, the love still remains. I still want us to build a family that we long wanted. A house, children--these are all part of our conversations when everything was still good.

I want to make a decision..whether to stay or leave.. God, I want to make the right one..

Another Tag..(during a worthless day)

2008-06-06T23:47:00.000-07:00

My Foundation: Clinique
My Mascara: not fond of it
My Blush: from Sophie Martin and Avon (thanks to Lala)
My Day Cream: none
My Lipstick: again..none
My Beauty Product Brand: it varies
My Essential Beauty Product: facial wash
My Favorite Makeup Product: rarely use one
My Perfume: D&G Light Blue (all-time favorite) or Clinique Happy
My Nails: just simple trimming of the nails
My Feet: St. Ive's lotion
My Hands: St. Ive's Lotion

Three Products to bring on a deserted island:
toothpaste
feminine wash
soap

Woman I Admire for their Beauty: Julia Roberts (not sure of my answer.. can't think of anyone right now)
Woman with the Best Sense of Style: Gwen Stefani
My Ultimate Dream: Be rich!
My Favorite Fashion Publication: don't read fashion mags

WHO TO TAG: LALA, YHEN, TALA, WENDS, WATZ, VIOJ, TWINX OR ANYONE INTERESTED

Tag from Sexy Momma

2008-06-06T23:40:00.000-07:00

Rules:
1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.
2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).
3. Pick your month of birth.
4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.
5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.
6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

The Months and Traits

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others.Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners.Nah! Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Takes high pride in oneself. Too generous and egoistic. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but (not) petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

WHO TO TAG: ANYONE INTERESTED

Fly High!

2008-06-06T23:38:00.000-07:00

"according to all known laws of aviation there is no way a bee should be able to fly. a bees’ wings are too short and their bodies too fat. bees, of course, fly anyway, because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible."

2008-05-07T23:56:00.000-07:00

it seems that all my actions are bound to be misinterpreted.. the moment i act ms. goody-two-shoes, some would say that i am too pretentious.. when i remain quiet, speculations would surface that i am bitchy.. then finally i get tired of all these and i began to build walls around me where no one would dare judge me in a rather subjective way..

No, i dont mind whatever these people have to say about me because these people don't even matter to me.. they are not even there to witness my darkest moments so I don't give a damn in whatever they say or think. these people dont even know who i really am.. they just know me from first impression.

Friendship is a wonderful thing, sometimes. The closest ones can be warm and loving and something to cling to in times of trouble. Sadly, the closest ones can also be claustrophobic, jealous and something to let go of in the end..

right now, i only value a a small number of friends.. these people, who, even in the simplest gestures have showed me of how special i am.. those little acts of kindness and thoughtfulness really mattered to me. of course, our friendship is not all about having a good time.. the petty fights is also a part of it.. but then we have withstood all of them..

i am not saying that i don't value the friendship that i built to the new people i met today. they matter to me, in ways you could never imagine. you guys have brought so much joy in my life's so-called transition period.. you were the ones who stayed true despite everything.. i don't have to drop names for you know that you are one of them..

despite this, i am still thankful that i have my family that i can always turn to. it is with them that i can say what is on my mind and can be carefree without the fear of being scorned. it is with their company that i can be geniunely happy.

Random Thoughts on a Random Day..

2008-05-07T21:10:00.000-07:00

Saw this the other day...

“Buy a ticket.
Quit your job.
Get a tan.
Fall in love.
Start a new life.
NOW!
Before it’s too late.”

Really thought-provoking, ayt?

Mask..

2008-05-07T01:13:00.000-07:00

Masks are made to hide the fears from the past, and not let the world to see of what a shameful creature we all are. The use of masks is clearly described in the infamous "Phantom of the Opera." In the story, Erik, the main character wears a white mask to hide his scornful appearance caused by a terrible accident. But in other stories, Erick was born deformed.

But today, you don't have to wear a mask to hide your appearance. This has become symbolic when you want to hide something from your past.. or you want to cover up your true feelings. then you just pretend that it was never there and ignore it.

Even artists today associate masks in their music. The most potent lines on the mask is a line from "Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence. It says,

“Without the mask, where will you hide? Can’t find yourself, lost in your lie. I know the truth now, I know who you are, and I don’t love you anymore.”

Masks can even help us fool someone and let them think we're perfect. Hiding behind the mask means not being found out, or so we think. It means we don’t have to face ourselves, we don’t have to look at our mistakes, and neither will anyone else. What everyone doesn’t know can’t hurt them right? What everyone doesn’t know can ultimately hurt you, if not physically then emotionally and mentally.

Hiding behind a fake face is nothing but dangerous in the end, but hiding behind the mask means power. It means overcoming everything that you might have done wrong. Or does it? Is a mask truly a smart thing to do, even though we all do it? I suppose it’s only up to you to decide.

I am..

2008-05-07T00:31:00.001-07:00

marianne --

[adjective]:

Extremely extreme!

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

H-O-P-E

2008-05-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we follow our baser instincts instead of our hearts. Sometimes we trust people we shouldn't because they tell us all we need to hear and believe in us when no one seems to. and sometimes we make destructive choices for what we believe are good reasons. At one time or another, we all have suffered. but there is a lesson to be gleaned, it's that there is always the possibility of redemption, the seeds of which are often planted at the moment of our descent. and our idea that our worst mistakes provide the building blocks of our subsequent successes, that choices we think initially disastrous may eventually yield wonderful surprises, is the essence of HOPE.

Reach the Top

2008-04-29T19:44:00.000-07:00

Life has so many surprises. One moment you are following a straight path and the next life brings you to so many roundabouts, curves and bends. Well I guess this is the very essence of living. Is it also part of the so-called life to experience confusion? Right now I am torn between two worlds. On one side, there is a life with balance—with everything falling into place. But on the other side, there is life that is full of zest and fun, where you can easily break free from your comfort zone. This other side of life is what I am hungry for. A life that echoes with all that rhymes with buoyancy.. the flamboyant side of existence where you can do whatever you wish for.

I want to defy convention and come out of my shell… breathe life with so much passion and eagerness.. and leave behind the society’s stiff rules. I want to have a life at my own pace, create new excitement and discoveries… and never compromise with what is set as the standard on how we act or talk. Fly with wings of passion and leave reason on the dust. To summarize it all, I want to LIVE…

The things I want to try out are not beyond reach. My parents say that I am born for bigger and greater things.. I just hope that I can live up to that expectation. From now on, I would instill in my mind that I am what I am and nobody can rob me of my dreams. I will reach and strive hard to those dreams and won’t let anyone trample it.

Life's Lesson 101

2008-04-25T00:42:00.000-07:00

"when your heart is peaceful give thanks, when your heart is troubled still give thanks"

sometimes the seemingly undying pain teaches us the most valuable lessons in life and if it doesn't seem to go away, it only means that you haven't gotten the lesson yet.

Feel Me..

2008-04-18T01:17:00.000-07:00

you see no mark upon my skin

you see no tear in my eye

you see no sign of pain

therefore I must not be in pain

I must not cry myself

to sleep at night

or wake up screaming

because of haunted dreams

I must not pull the blade

across my skin

and hope that one day

it drives in deeper

I must not fear the darkness

or shudder at the thought of silence

I must not hide myself from

life and prying eyes that

judge your worth as a person

upon the shine of your smile

you hear no gasp escape my mouth

you hear no horror tale from my past

you hear no words of pain

therefore I must not be in pain

I must not scream so loud it's silent

or throw things against mybedroom walls

I must not kick and scream

and punch things that no one else can see

I must not drown myself

in the brown bagged bottle

in the hopes that i will forget

or tie the rope around my neck

and pray i find the courage to

pull it tighter

you don't see or hear my pain

therefor you think i feel no pain

you see what I choose for you to see

you hear what I choose for you to hear

you know only what I want you to know

but just because you do not see or hear it

does not mean that the pain is not there

locked away inside of me, where it will always be

Men are Real Trouble

2008-04-18T00:23:00.000-07:00

just a thought for all the women out there....... .MENtal illness, MENstrual cramps, MENtal breakdown, MENopause... .........Ever notice how all of women's problems start with men?........And When we have real trouble it's HISterectomy! !!!

Famous Kahlil Gibran Quotes

2008-04-16T00:11:00.001-07:00

"The light of the stars that were extinguished ages ago still reaches us. So is it with great men who died centuries ago, but still reach us with the radiations of their personality."

"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children."

"If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees."

"Art arises when the secret vision of the artist and the manefestation of nature agree to find new shapes."

"The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose."

"Keep me away from the wisdom that does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children."

"Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."

"Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge."

"I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers."

"The timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness; and knows that yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream."

"The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain."

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."

"When we turn to one another for counsel we reduce the number of our enemies."

"Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain."

"A man's true wealth is the good he does in the world. Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are eternity and you are the mirror."

"The giving and receiving of pleasure is a need and an ecstasy."

"It is wrong to think that love comes from long companionship and persevering courtship. Love is the offspring of spiritual affinity and unless that affinity is created in a moment, it will not be created for years or even generations."
"You see but your shadow when you turn your back to the sun."

"Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need."

"I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expense, and my expense is equal to my wishes."

"If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work."

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself... You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams."

I Realized...

2008-04-15T21:01:00.003-07:00

1. that friendships are just like romantic relationships ~ you have to CHOOSE to make it work (and work on it)

2. that some people just create an opinion without asking you or hearing you out (= absolutely unfair)

3. that I am the captain of my ship and answer only to myself

4. that I will do what I want, when and where I want

5. that I want you to tell me how you feel (= i hate guesswork)

6. that true friends TELL ALL and ACCEPT ALL (= no room for judgments)

7. that the most unexpected people can turn into amazing friends

8. that this is ME (= love me or hate me)

9. that I just don’t fit in ~ in places I thought I always did (= the warm, toasty spot i used to occupy has turned cold ~ and i refused to admit it)

10. that an area i thought was rather chilly has actually become quite comfortable (= i’ve found another spot)

11. that you can talk to me and I will listen

12. that you are more important to me than you know

Unsolved Puzzle

2008-04-15T21:00:00.001-07:00

Walls are coming up on all sides of me, literally and figuratively. but forget the literal part. The figurative part is the most painful one yet.

i seem to be missing out on something, i just can’t pinpoint exactly what it is and where it came from. it started with a little odd incident and even when i thought something might be off there, i decided to ignore it. but something else has come up and now it seems a tad too obvious to dismiss. there is definitely something there. it’s been bugging me for some time now but don’t know how to proceed since i don’t want to be branded as ‘making-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill.’ but the indifference is killing me. slowly.

people who know me know that i have a tendency to over analyze things. i guess this is one of those times. that’s why i think of solutions. i go direct to the person and ASK. or just BE HONEST and tell them and see what they say. i’ve had some appreciate the effort, the others, well, didn’t go quite as smoothly. but that’s just the way i am. unfortunately this episode is not one where i can just go and ask, lest i lose more than i already have.

i have a clue as to how this might have begun in the first place but then again, they are just speculations. and the thing that makes it unbearable is that i was counting on the @%&*!^ the most. the @%&*!^ were what i fell back on. but as it seems, i have been excommunicated. for no reason whatsoever. at least none i am aware of.

the @%&*!^ have no idea how much i think about this. or how much i look for $&@~. this is just a time in my life when i really, REALLY need a backbone. i wonder where it’s gone.

think... think... think...

2008-04-15T20:59:00.001-07:00

So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. If you want to get more out of life, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter-skelter type of life that will first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning and its incredible beauty.

Big Things Come in Small Packages

2008-04-15T20:58:00.000-07:00

our lives are not measured merely by the biggest moments in our lives, like graduations, wedding days, making our first million, or having one’s first baby. i’d like to think that our lives are made more by ’small hours,’ laughing over a meal with family, out dancing with friends, or cuddling with someone special in front of the TV. it is in these moments that we are most REAL, most free, and ready to nurture what makes us feel all tingly inside.

sure i’ve had my share of major moments, in fact if you really know me you know how intense i am, how i push myself to the hilt and really try to be someone i can be proud of. but these are things that we need to do. our jobs, our schoolwork, our priorities. and since i’m going to have to do them anyway, why not do it right diba? i mean if you won’t do it right, then don’t even bother doing it at all. that’s what my dad always says.

after the moments in the spotlight, you always want back in the mundane. the song says “time falls away but these small hours still remain.”

i love LOVE LOVE LOVE the ’small hours.’ love walking barefoot in the sand, love walking in the rain, love cuddling, love tickles, love fleeting moments that are so rare, you wish they would never flutter away. it is because they are so brief that they are so, so special.

Untitled

2008-04-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

it is amazing how he is always so positive and cheery and always greets me with a smile. he would do anything for the people he cares for and always wants everyone to be happy and have a good time. he’s taught me to not take things so seriously all the time and that there is always a brighter, lighter side to life. i have no idea how he rolls with my moods and still hugs me at the end of the day. i have definitely been less than perfect, but i am infinitely blessed to have an almost perfect someone beside me!

Black or White?

2008-04-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

a friend of mine from work will be resigning to move on to better opportunities. i will miss her dearly but i know we’ll still keep in touch.

another friend from work told me she’ll be resigning as well. i feel another wave of sadness come through me but i know she’s been waiting for this a long time.

you go girls!

i kept thinking about what i’m going to do next. next week, next month, next year. i want to move but there’s nowhere to move to.. that means i stay right?

i felt i was missing something.. turns out i might be wrong. i’m just over-rationalizing again. boo to worriers! boo to me =(

among other things and crazy work/ career matters..

another distraction has come up. i am flat-out floored, positively intoxicated, slightly dazed, completely confused. what is my next step here?

none. unless someone takes a step back and clears the fuzzy picture.

ever feel like you are only good in a certain situation and don’t know how you would fare at others? like you might be no good at all in another setting?

crap. just thinking about it now scares me. it’s almost as if i don’t want to know. yes. actually i don’t want to know so don’t tell me.

black or white, what’s it going to be? gray areas suck. you never know what you’re good for.
okay this is the last of this. i’m not going to say it again.
c’mon. decide. i can take a hint.

Jeepney Joyride

2008-04-15T20:54:00.000-07:00

Beep-Beep!! Get ready for a musical joyride that will leave you screaming for more! This happy band plays with an infectuous intensity and excitement that makes it difficult for anyone to resist getting up and dancing along to their tune.

Their happy nature is not only seen onstage alone, have a chance to meet them off stage and they can be usually seen clowning around or laughing at each other. Despite thier carefree nature, however, this band is as serious as can get when it comes to their music.

With a number of original compositions that hint of their songwriting ability and an original revival of The Dawn’s “Enveloped Ideas” that more than does justice to the original, the band has shown that they are for real.

Jeepney Joyride is a band that is serious in having fun, which means playing their music. They consider their music ska-core or punk-ska. Their unfluences vary from White Zombie & The Red Hot Chili Pepper to classical music. They now also listen to Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Supertones, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Skankin’ Pickle & our very own Put3ska.

Just Convincing Myself

2008-04-15T20:51:00.000-07:00

in my previous post, i shared that i am contemplating of leaving my present job. to stay or to find work elsewhere has been nagging me for quite sometime now..maybe it is high time to evaluate or assess myself and find out if i am way better in another field or choose to stay so as not to face the challenges. by challenges, i am merely pointing out monetary challenges..hehe..

there are actually guidelines that you can ponder on before you quit your job in search for greener pastures or decide to keep a status quo in your company.

It’s Very Hard To Get Up And Go To Work In The Morning
Ask yourself first if this is truly because you don’t want to go to work, or if you are just tired and would go in later. The difference? It’s probably not your job, and you should check your health first for any physical problems. Staying up too late, or not being able to sleep (either due to physical or emotional stress) will both result in the same problem of difficulty getting up in the morning. Get a physical check-up by your doctor, and tell him/her about your trouble sleeping, or any other physical OR emotional problems you might be experiencing. If there’s nothing physical, you might want to consider a move to a job that does motivate you.

You Drag Yourself At Work All Day
Again, if you find no energy at work OR at home, chances are there is something physically wrong - so get a check up. However, if you find yourself full of energy once you’re home, you should look at what’s dragging you down at work.

You’re Fine At Work, But Out Of Energy By The Time You Get Home
You probably enjoy your work, but there’s too much of it. Are you doing your fair share along with someone else’s share? Are you being “work smart” not “work hard”? Too long a commute? Too much to handle at home as well as work? Try to budget your work time and “off time” - yes, this does mean to take a scheduled lunch as well as breaks. You’re only running yourself down by doing too much.

You Love Your Work - It’s The Weekends That Drag You Down
You are a workaholic, and you need to learn to balance your life; in fact, you probably need to get out more with friends or even make friends. Too much work is not good for anyone - down time is a necessary survival tool to keep you fresh and motivated for your work.

On Staying vs. Leaving...

2008-04-15T20:50:00.000-07:00

Don’t let fear stop you now. If you are doing what you love, the rewards are greater than what you are getting now.

this is what i learned from Arcee, who has such great passion in writing. she is now leaving this office to pursue her writing career. i am wishing you good luck. and just like what you’ve said, see you at the crossroads.

actually, i am waging a personal battle of leaving my current job and pursuing a career that has a direct inclination in my Journalism degree. one of the major reasons why i cannot come up with a concrete decision is my doubt in my writing skills. self-confidence is a big issue here. and also, i have been thinking if i will be able to survive if writing in a publication is my way of living. i hope i would be able to make the right decision as soon as possible.
will i be leaving my job soon? don’t worry, you’ll be the first one to know…

Simple yet Helpful Guidelines

2008-04-15T20:47:00.000-07:00

All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand pile at school.These are the things I learned:

Share everything.

Play fair.

Don’t hit people.

Put things back where you found them.

Clean up your own mess.

Don’t take things that aren’t yours.

Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.

Wash your hands before you eat.

Flush.

Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.

Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.

Take a nap every afternoon.

When you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together.

Be aware of wonder.

Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that.

Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup - they all die. So do we.And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned - the biggest word of all - LOOK.
Everything you need to know is in there somewhere.

The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation.

Ecology and politics and equality and sane living.
Take any one of those items and extrapolate it into sophisticated adult terms and apply it to your family life or your work or government or your world and it holds true and clear and firm.

Think what a better world it would be if we all - the whole world - had cookies and milk at about 3 o’clock in the afternoon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap.

Or if all governments had as a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess.
And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.

-All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten-

Not Worth your Time

2008-04-15T20:45:00.000-07:00

maybe it is the temperature here in the office that has affected my rational thinking.. usually, i have no problems with decision making.. as one of my college friends would say, there is no gray area in my mind..always black and white..never have doubts in things i like to do.. but now? i am a first-class pathetic mortal.. just ignore this post for my mind is in complete haywire..couldnt even fully comprehend the repercussions of the decisions i made the past days..

People Change (?)

2008-04-15T20:42:00.000-07:00

Someone reminded me–that people change. It depends whether you see this statement as a glass half-full or half-empty but because I’m on the sunnier side of the skies, I look at this with childlike hope. Despite my age.

People change and thank God for that. There is hope, eh? Not just for the peso (now at P40 - $1) but for them individuals whom you swore were more thick-faced and stubborn than your kalyo. Paradigm shifts are always refreshing and conducive to curing depression. And when you’ve decided to believe that people can/do/will change, the world is suddenly a better place.

I can attest to this. Having faith in people really does wonders. And this paradigm shift, this turnaround from cynicism and world-weariness doesn’t really talk much about them but it certainly speaks volumes about you. Try it, if you must.

But we go on or the world leaves us.

Hope isn’t overrated, a claim I’ll always stick to. Because people change–most of the time, for the better or even the best–I am again inspired. To spread my wings, to love and be loved, to run and jump and flick popcorn in the air and catch it in my mouth, to be hurt, to hear mean but honest things said to me, to tread uncharted territory and claim it as mine, to stick my head out and say hello to strangers and strangeness. So, yay to changes and the will to make them.

After all, we’re doing our best.

A Glimpse in the Filipino Music Scene

2008-04-15T20:39:00.000-07:00

However, as more and more bands emerge in the industry and when you try to listen to their songs, something is actually missing.. as my friend puts it “I can’t listen to a Filipino band without thinking that they’re just jerking their audience off, with motherhood statement lyrics about love and their elementary rhyming. “I am quite lucky to have listened to the songs played by the bands who emerge in the ‘90s. as many would agree, they have made a great contribution to Filipino rock. One important thing that separates the bands of before from the Filipino bands of today is the social commentary intertwined in the lyrics of their songs. The lyrics of the songs are more socially aware and political. Does this means that the bands of before care more about the society? Or at least they try to reach to the “masa” by putting lines in the songs that would closely associate to them.

When you look at the bands of today, they all carry the same formula: cute band members, branded clothes, coñotic English language, and songs about love or about a girl. Another prevalent situation in the Filipino music industry and all can agree with me is that bands of today made revivals. But instead of reliving the songs, some remakes end up as a catastrophe. I wonder how the bands in the next generations would fare.. would they be better or even worse??

I guess composers have lost their creative juices and all they can ever think of is profit..

Some may agree to this post and some may not.. but hey, this is my page.. I can write what whatever I want here.. feel free to comment.

Current Addiction: Banana Pancakes

2008-04-15T20:35:00.000-07:00

am not talking about food. Banana Pancakes is a song of Jack Johnson. he is a pro-surfer born in Hawaii but later on decided to make his own music style because of the proliferation of pop in the music scene. the soothing strumming of the guitar and the laid back lyrics is unmistakably a Jack Johnson original.

the Banana Pancakes is just one of his many hits..hope you’ll also enjoy this as much as i did..

Cant you see that its just raining

Aint no need to go outside…

But Baby, You hardly even notice

When I try to show you this

Song is meant to keep ya

From doing what your supposed to

Like waking up too early

Maybe we can sleep in

Ill make you banana pancakes

Pretend like its the weekend now

And we could pretend it all the time

Cant you see that its just raining

Aint no need to go outside

But just maybe, laka ukulele

Mommy made a baby

Really don’t mind the practice

Cause your my little lady

Lady lady love me

Cause I love to lay here lazy

We could close the curtains

Pretend like there’s no world outside

And we could pretend it all the time

Cant you see that its just raining

Aint no need to go outside

Aint no need aint no need Mmmm MMmmm

Cant you see cant you see

Rain all dayAnd I don’t mind.

The telephone is singing

Ringing its too early

Don’t pick it up

We don’t need to we got everything

We need right here

And everything we need is enough

Just so easy

When the whole world fits inside of your arms

Don’t really need to pay attention to the alarm

Wake up slow, yeah wake up slow

You hardly even notice

When I try to show you thisS

ong is meant to keep ya

From doing what your supposed to

Like waking up too early

Maybe we can sleep in

Ill make you banana pancakes

Pretend like its the weekend now

And we could pretend it all the time

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

Aint no need to go outside

Aint no need, Aint no need

Rain all day and I really really really don’t mind

Can’t you see cant you see,

You gotta wake up slow

Never Lose Faith..

2008-04-15T20:33:00.000-07:00

This is perfect for those who are so down.. Only three words can help you.. Believe in yourself

There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren’t the way you had hoped they would be. That’s when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.

There are times when people disappoint you and let you down. But those are the times when you remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.

There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle,you will find a stronger sense of who you are. So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be.

Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.

Keep believing in yourself

Women of the World Unite!

2008-04-15T20:32:00.000-07:00

we (women) actually wonder why men seem to be happier.. find out why

1. Your last name stays put.
2. The garage is all yours
3. Wedding plans take care of themselves
4. Chocolate is just another snack
5. You can be President
6. You can never be pregnant
7. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park, or NO shirt
8. Car mechanics tell you the truth
9. The world is your urinal
10. You don’t have to stop and think of which way t o turn a nut on a bolt
11. Same work, more pay
12. Wrinkles add character
13. Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
14. People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them
15. New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet
16. One mood all the time.
17. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
18. You know stuff about tanks
19. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase
20. You can open all your own jars
21. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness
22. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
23. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack
24. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough
25. Everything on your face stays its original color
26. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades
27. You only have to shave your face and neck.
28. You can play with toys all your life
29. One wallet and one pair of shoes — one color for all seasons
30. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look
31. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache
32. You can do shopping for 25 relatives for any given occasion in 25 minutes

This is NOT Goodbye

2008-04-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Soon one of my good friends here in the office will be heading off to greener pastures. This is something we all knew was coming..

You’re leaving soon,
Continuing with your journey,

To reach your goal of life.

You may be reluctant to go,

But always remember that those you love,

Will always be there by your side.

Never forget the place you learned.

The place of great friendship.

The place where you’ll always find love

Go on my precious Spirit.

Test out your wings and fly.

I’ll be there to catch you if you fall.

You are smart, funny, and kind.

Never forget that.

Never let others tell you otherwise.

My Spirit,I will miss you,

But always remember that I will love you always.

Now fly,

Continuing with your journey,

To reach your goal of life.You may be reluctant to go,

But always remember that those you love,

Will always be there by your side.

Never forget the place you learned.

The place of great friendship.

The place where you’ll always find love

Go on my precious Spirit.

Test out your wings and fly.

I’ll be there to catch you if you fall.

You are smart, funny, and kind.

Never forget that.

Never let others tell you otherwise.

My Spirit,I will miss you,

But always remember that I will love you always.

Now fly,

Fly off for your destiny a waits.

The hardest part of any friendship is when it is time to say goodbye. As much as we might like things to stay the same, change is an inevitable part of life. There is a secret that only real friends know and it is this. All the mountains and valleys in the world cannot separate friends whose hearts are as