Everything

Maybe it's the lyrics.

Maybe it's the nice tempo.

Maybe it's the piano.

Maybe it's the feel-good rhythm.

Maybe it's Michael Buble.

Whatever the reason may be, I like EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING.

"Everything"

You're a falling star, you're the get away car.

You're the line in the sand when I go too far.

You're the swimming pool, on an August day.

And you're the perfect thing to say.

And you play it coy, but it's kinda cute.

Ah, when you smile at me you know exactly what you do.

Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.

Cause you can see it when I look at you.

[Chorus:]

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times

It's you, it's you, you make me sing.

You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

You're a carousel, you're a wishing well

And you light me up, when you ring my bell.

You're a mystery, you're from outer space

You're every minute of my everyday.

And I can't believe, uh that I'm your man

And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.

Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through

And you know that's what our love can do.

[Chorus:]

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times

It's you, it's you, you make me sing

You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

[Chorus:]

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times

It's you, it's you, you make me sing.

You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

You're every song, and I sing along.

'Cause you're my everything.

Yeah, yeah

So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

All In My Head

As usual, there are a number of things running inside my head.

Well, that is always the case for me.

I may be infront of my laptop but the PBB is on. Si Big Brother talaga ... walang maggawa .. sige lang ug love team - love team ... luoya ni Bodie oi. And of course, I am looking forward to the fact that Wendy gets booted out tonight. I don't think I need to say more, on my behalf that is.

And there's the transcription thing. Honestly, I am ok with the constant questions and text messages about the orders and feedback. I can handle getting orders through text or while I am walking inside the campus. I can handle the feedback about the quality, content and print wise, positive or negative. I can handle the financial stuff. But I had a difficulty with catching up with the orders. My blunder, big blunder that is, is I underestimated the number of transcriptions to be ordered. So, the orders are quite delayed. But I am doing the best I could. And I appreciate all those who understand the predicament I am in, of which I hope I would get over with by the end of this week. I am grateful that I have people around me who understand, especially my co-officers.

And there's the school stuff. This is it .. third year na! Ever since, I do not pray for stuff like sana hindi ko siya ma-teacher o sana ma-teacher ko siya. That is because in the end, it all boils down to me - of what I can do, of what I can deliver. Instead of praying who my teacher will be, I pray that we'll do well. I know that there are so many stuff to read and cases to digest .. but this is law school and I knew from the very beginning ano ang pinasukan ko.

And there's family. Actually, we are doing great. But I can't help but think of my sisters who is not here in the Philippines. Sometimes, it feels weird na 5 na lang kami. I pray that all of us will continue to be fine and that my sisters will do great (and pass all their exams). Ai, apil di ko sa prayer na "will pass all the exams".

And there are friends. I pray that I do not let others feel left out. There are things that are not the same as they were. But I try to keep in touch. I won't let go. I can't describe how I deal with people around me. I can easily be invited to dinners, movies and some other stuff. What matters in the end is the fact that I feel comfortable with the people I choose to be with. And I am happy with the variety of people I am with.

And there's love life. toynk! joke, joke lang .. hahaha

For now, I thank God for whatever blessings that come my way and I continually pray for His guidance because I know that I could handle all these stuff with Him. ;)

By the way, Nel got evicted tonight, not Wendy. Next time perhaps!

Classmates

It may seem childish. But it's the truth :)

As long as I am in school, there will always be a part of me which will be sad whenever a new school year opens up.

This is because it's the time when I would know who will not be my classmates anymore ... for varied reasons that is.

There are those who would not be my classmates anymore because they belong to the other section.

There are those who would not be my classmates anymore because they failed in one or two subjects, or even more.

There are those who would not be my classmates anymore because they have to waive all their subjects altogether.

There are those who would not be my classmates anymore because they choose to transfer schools.

There are those who would not be my classmates anymore because they have decided not to attend school anymore.

Whatever the reason may be, there is that part of me that feels sad but at the same time grateful that our paths crossed.

I am just thankful that we had great classroom moments ... but then, I do hope it doesn't end there. It shouldn't end there.

Just to quote a friend, just when you found comfort and friendship ....

Although there is no assurance that things will be the same, it will sure be great to greet each other whenever we meet.

For those who belong to the other section and those who will be in the same school, not bad at all since I am pretty sure we'd see each other.

For those who I am not sure when I would see again, don't forget all those fun times.

Hai .. emote na kung emote .. haha!

But then, that's when you know who my true friends are .. those who, despite section and distance, there is still that bond that remains ... char lang!

Basta, ayaw lang ninyo ko kalimti ha ... mangimbita gihapon mo ;)

Of course, I wouldn't end this without extending my warmest greetings to my classmates, new and old alike. Cheers to another school year ... good luck na lang sa atin! Things may have changed. But for sure, I'm still happy with you guys around ... woohoo!

Tagged!

I've been tagged by my dear friend Maan .. as promised .. here goes:

Who is the last person you think before you sleep?

Usually, iyong mga taong kakilala ko na may problema, including me, kasi I pray for those persons before I sleep.

If you were drafted into a war, would you survive?

I guess so. Basta hindi lang bombahan ang headquarters kasi feeling ko hanggang dun lang ako i-assign .. talo pag-inassign sa field .. hehe

Do you sleep with the TV on?

Not really. But maka-idlip ako for a few minutes.

Have you ever drank milk straight out of the carton?

Yes, yes show .. fresh milk drinker gud ako :)

Have you ever won a spelling bee?

Yes, but I can't remember if I placed first. All I can remember is I placed third in Grade 1 kay mali spelling ko sa "tomorrow" ... pag-spell ko kay "tommorrow" ... hehe. And 2nd lang ako nung 2nd Year High School - tagal ng tie breaker nun hanggang nagkamali ako sa "mezzanine" .. pag-spell ko kay "mezzannine" .. sobraan ako sa double letters .. hehe

What is your longest fight with your friends?

I can't remember if I had long fights with my friends. But my 14th birthday was quite memorable because nagreconcile kami ni Maan .. hehe

Are you a fast typer?

Yes, I spent Summer '93 doing all those typing exercise sa typewriter :)

Are you afraid of the dark?

Nope

Who can you always turn to?

God

When's the last time you chose a bath over a shower?

Tabo forever!

Do you knock on wood?

Yez!

Are you drinking anything right now?

Nope, but I will drink a glass of milk in a while.

Do you think you're attractive?

Honest answer, nope .. hehehe

What do you want for Christmas?

Wala akong maisip pa .. sige na nga, world peace na rin ;)

Do you know the muffin man?

Hindi

Do you talk in your sleep?

Yes, if I am super tired .. I remember saying rollercoaster one time .. hehe

Have you ever flown a kite?

Yes, when I was just a kid .. pero usually failure .. either masangit or walay hangin

When was the last time that you went swimming and where?

June 6, 2007 - Paradise Beach, Samal Island - some kinda tan pa gud ako ngayon ... hehe

Do you consider yourself successful?

A few years back, medyo .. but not right now .. a few years after siguro :)

How many people are on your contact list of your cell phone?

Kapoy bilang

Have you ever asked for a horse?

Hindi pa naman

Plans for tomorrow?

Print some stuff, go to school, chika with people, deliver some stuff, buy some stuff .. very busy .. hehe

What's your middle name and why?

Sa Philippines, ang middle name kay surname sa mom .. so Matela. Middle name as interpreted in the US of A .. ah wala akong middle name na ganun ;)

Missing someone right now?

Yes, my mom, my sisters, my friends whom I haven't seen for such a long time

When's the last time you told someone you loved them?

Not sure .. but probably this morning, to my cousin Kisay

How are you feeling today?

Generally happy and contented

Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?

Good girl man ako .. hehe

What are you looking forward to?

Too many to mention

Have you ever crawled through a window?

Yes, pagna-lock iyong kuwarto tapos walang susi .. hehe

Have you ever eaten dog food?

Not yet .. haha .. may balak

Can you handle the truth?

Yes, so help me God ;)

What 3 things you always bring with you to places?

My watch, wallet and cellphone .. actually, minsan walang cellphone and wallet .. hehe

Any cool scars?

The one on my thigh .. natamaan ng stick ng kwitis ata .. New Year injury when I was still a kid.

Do you like or have a crush on anyone?

Of course .. forever Keanu, David and Noah (erase na si Ryan Agoncillo .. hahaha).

Who was the last person you kissed?

My cousin Kisay

How often do you talk on the phone?

Not much actually ...

Do you talk to yourself?

All the time .. nawei-weirdohan na nga mga kapatid ko sa akin .. epekto daw sa sobrang study .. haha

Is there something you want that you can't have?

Yes, but I am quite contented right now and I have accepted that I can't have those stuff forever

Three things about the preferred sex that you first notice?

Height, Complexion and Smile

Who are you thinking right now?

Maan - galing sa kanya tong questions eh

Who did you last hug?

I can't remember who .. basta isa sa mga classmates ko na nakita ko kanina sa enrollment

Where is your phone?

Just right beside this laptop

What was the last thing you ate?

Mashed potato and chicken garlic with rice sa KFC

Favorite Color/s?

Pinakafavorite ko talaga red - it's the color of life, love, passion, courage and it attracts babies. Ok din ang pink, yellow, lavander and sky blue

Last movie you watched in the cinema?

Kanina lang .. Ocean's 13 with Felai and Alia

What song are you currently listening to?

Wala

What do you want? Now?

Lots of stuff .. hehe

What TV show are you watching?

Sira man ang cable namin oi ... hai.. I was planning to watch Lost pa naman

Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

HSBC representative .. hehe

Mission Accomplished!

Beach Escapade

One of the things I really wanted to do before classes are to begin is to go to the beach.

After our half-day beach last May 12, we decided we should head back to the beach before school starts. So, we decided on the date and I started sending text messages for people. I wasn't expecting that everyone would come but I had an ok number of responses so I was all set so to speak. Of course, I was a bit worried when I wasn't sure exactly how many we were.

But all's well that ends well. I had a grand overnight at the beach. Here are our top moments:

1. We've decided to invent new terms. The first term is ma-Jad. This means ma-sprain. After 20 minutes in Paradise Beach, Jad sprained his left ankle after playing a few minutes of soccer. Actually, he sprained his ankle over the weekend and seemed okay. Unfortunately, na-sprain uli. He had to go home and hop his way to the sakayan. Next time ...

2. The next term is ma-Rommel. This means losing your slippers. Rommel forgot where he left his slippers. The last time we saw his slippers, it was on the shoreline. However, we suspect that when the tide was high, the waves carried his slippers into the ocean .. hehe. Good thing he was able to buy another pair :)

3. The banca trip with Edin .. full-speed to Palm Hill.

4. The great hike from Palm Hill to Paradise. Amidst the scorching heat and slope, we made the hike since we wanted to transfer to Paradise. That's what I call adventure.

5. Fishing expedition with Edin. Yes, Edin and I went to the beach and searched for colorful and unique fishes.

6. Listening to James, Jayson and Kid in the middle of the night. Edin and I were already in sleeping mode but we can't help listening to their conversation. From Leonardo Di Caprio's movies to Sim's. They also had a game which I could only surmise as a bit complicated as Kid was almost about to give up playing the game and just drink instead .. hehe

7. Kayak episode with Edin, Jayson and James. Kapoy mag-sagwan oi .. pero experience na rin ;)

8. Taga-anay .. hangak jud .. hehe

9. Sugba experience with Mayetter and Rommel .. may na lang nag-baga jud :)

10. Never-ending exchange of stories with Edin, and Mayette (for a short time). Hindi kami maubusan ng usapan .. hehe .. mao na ang lingaw :)

Until our next beach episode. For now, back to school mode .. hehe :)