My 2014 - Part 4

AUGUST (PART 2)

My August blog is not yet over!

Another adventure happened on Ninoy Aquino's Day.  We were on a tourist mode as we visited famous spots in Davao City.  Since Maan was in town, she suggested we go to Malagos Garden Resort and Philippine Eagle Center.  I remember when we were in High School and had field trips in these places!

So Paula, with her 2 kids, plus Farinah, Maan, Allan, Johanna and I went off on that holiday!

Welcome!

Friends FOURever!

Band of Brothers

Alla and Jazzie standing under a tree!

Bamboo!

With the Philippine National Bird!

Sa uulitin!

August was also a month full of celebrations as it was also the birth month of both my parents as well as close friends :)

SEPTEMBER

September was a fun month as well.  I started it with having lunch with Noche and Michael, as well as with Allan.  The fiscals also had their lunch, so we asked if we could have a picture of them too!

Good (and busog) Times!

Under the control and supervision of the public prosecutors ...

The Law School faculty also went to Butuan to attend a seminar conducted by the Legal Education Board.  It was quite a long trip but I had additional insight to take home.  However, I don't have any pictures .. toynk!

I also ecstatic when one of my students remarked "enjoy ang Sales".  And I was happy that one of my students who passed the CPA board exam noted what I have previously pointed out in class as to "with regard".

And I had a client who topped (as in TOP 1!) the Radio Therapist Exam!  Maka-happy and I was able to personally congratulate her :)

I also had a dinner with Lyn, Jinky and Bajo as we look forward to someone getting married!

Congrats Bajo!

And we also had a pina-abtik na badminton!

Exercise din pag may time!

Yahoo!

True Blood

A week ago, while waiting for the elevator ride to the 7th floor, I noticed that there was this blood donation activity by the Nursing Division.

I was curious since I wanted to donate blood again since 2 years ago. I even promised my friend that I will do it again for her, although I did not give any deadline ...

Anyway, I proceeded to the area, all by myself, with my bag and transcriptions. Blood pressure was around 110/90 (I think) I was weighed (55 kilos minus 2= 52 kilos - that's what the nursing student told me after I was weighed.)

I filled out the form and then waited for my turn to be pricked.

After my finger was pricked, blood was dropped in this container with blue liquid.

Then, I was told I could not donate because my hemoglobin is just enough for me.

I was curious and I asked why. The girl from Red Cross told me that it is common for girls, considering that we have our monthly period. I see.

I was wondering since this is my first to be refused from donating blood. The first two years ago was without any hitch.

The other one was way back in 2003. I was asked to donate for the brother of one of my closest friends since we had the same blood types. It was my first time and I was excited. I did not have any doubts since I do not have any tattoos. I also do not drink and I do not take drugs. I was also feeling healthy that time.

So, off I went to St. Luke's (my first time there!) Everything went smoothly. I found out that time that one  cannot donate if he weighs less than 50 kilos. I was at 52 kilos at that time.

I laid on one of their beds. I thought that I would feel the blood coming out from my body. I didn't feel anything and after a few minutes, I discovered that one bag was almost full. After eating and drinking lots of fluid and visiting my donee, I went back to the office to finish some stuff for our Christmas program.

The second time was in 2005 (I think). The baby/toddler of a friend of my housemate needed blood and my housemate knew I had the same blood type. This time I went to Makati Med. It was a Sunday. I didn't get to meet the baby/toddler. After donating, I went back home and started to cook for our dinner.

It was just too bad that on my third try, I was not allowed to donate. Hopefully, next time!

Bite Me!

I have come across a few centipedes. However, my sudden encounter with such kind last May 29 made me go to the hospital.

I was going over my clothes that fateful Tuesday night, trying to pick out what clothes to bring for our upcoming trip. As I was rummaging through my closet, a number of clothes fell on the floor and something bit my big toe.

That was so painful! I saw some blood and tried to adjust to the pain. But it was so painful! I then tried to lift the clothes to check what bit me and lo and behold, I saw one long centipede scampering away from me. I then called my brother that I got stung by a centipede and to go after it. But we could not find it anymore.

Anyhow, I remain seated on the floor and tried to release blood from the sting. I could not help but cry. I decided to wash the wound but the pain remained. Later, my brother tried to elevate my foot and put a cold compress, and later a hot compress. But the pain remained. I then felt some cramps and I was worried that the centipede might be venomous. And it was still painful!

I told my brother to tell mom and dad that I got stung by a centipede and the sting was so painful. I was rushed to the emergency room of the hospital and the hospital staff was not aware what was the first thing to do. After a few minutes, they put me in a stretcher, put some ice on my toe and injected some pain reliever into my veins. The hospital staff said that all they could do was to manage to pain. There was no need to worry about the poisonous sting because it would not spread to the other parts of my body, only to that part bitten. However, it was indeed poisonous such that it was so painful.

I was anxious and agitated because the pain was still there. My mom asked how painful it was - I said "parang kusi na dugay kaayo". I was admitted to the hospital. It was after more than an hour when the pain somehow subsided but the pain was still there. It was only the next morning when there was not much pain but the swelling remained. I stayed in the hospital for two nights for observation.

What an experience! I can't say if I was traumatized. I hope not. I just hope it would not happen to me or to any one I know. I would not wish such pain to anyone. And I thank GOD that I got over it!

August 2011

My dad turned 61. And we just had some food to celebrate with a "recycled" tarp to boot!

Mighty Sixty-One

Another 5k run with Phoenix .. and this was my last fun run in 2011! Hehe

Gipaningot intawon!

I also had a Kadayawan Escapade with dear friends Maan and Elaine. Despite the heat and walking galore, I enjoyed it a lot! I haven't experienced Kadayawan in a long time. I guess the last time was when I participated in the Indak-indak when I was still in high school .. a long time ago .. haha!

Kadayawan Beauties!

Another highlight for my August was our trip to Singapore where my mom celebrated her birthday. Aside from that, it was bonding time with my "imported from Australia" sister! Thank you Lord that despite my katangahan moment - naiwan ang pocket money due to miscommunication - everything went well!

We stayed at a very nice yet cheap inn, which was pretty much accessible. We had fun commuting around Singapore. And of course, we went to Universal Studios Singapore! Yahoo! Here are a few pictures ...

Infront of Marina Sands Bay Hotel

Mowdels ng glasses!

Wacky sa Water World!

Kaming anim!

After the roller coaster ride ....

3D Experience @ Sentosa

Zookeepers!

July 2011

I had my third fun run with Run United - another 5k!

JJ and his first 21k medal with Coach Rio and me!

Runners kunuhay!

Aside from that, another highlight for me was a short and quick get-together with Team Palisades!

@ Trellis

My mother was hospitalized for a few day but it's great that it was not a major health issue.
It was also this month when a friend lost his father.

Let's Get Physical

15 minutes

.83 kilometers

52 calories

4 songs (I Kissed A Girl, Bleeding Love, Unwritten and So What)

Let's see what the future holds ;)

"Kapoy"

Lately, I feel that I am tired.

I often find myself catching my breath after walking until the 3rd floor. And I want to sleep more often nowadays.

It's not that I do not like what I'm doing because I do. But that does not mean I love terrorizing my students, ok?

It's just that I noticed that my tv time has been reduced to PBB., tsk tsk. And that I could not understand for the life of me. I do not wait anymore for American Idol to be shown at 11:00 pm because I would rather sleep. And I can't usually catch the 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm showing of American Idol because I am not usually home at that time.

It's not that I am not productive. I still get to prepare for my classes and I still get to check and return the papers immediately. I find ways to motivate my students and really give my best in making quizzes (The best part for me about teaching is preparing the quizzes and checking them .. that does not mean I'm a terror teacher right? hehe) I still read the papers everyday. I even get to read a novel, although it takes me more time to finish one nowadays. I still get to help out at my dad's office every now and then. I still go to church. And yes, I still get to go out, watch a movie, go somewhere and eat.

My sisters said maybe I play too much Bejeweled .. hehe. Ok, I will try minimize my FB time, including time playing Bejeweled (and that's all I play on FB).

Maybe I should get more exercise, like probably take a jog in the morning. But I said I think I would rather sleep, hehe. Engage in sports perhaps .. ok, we'll see .. hehe ;)

I think it has something to do with adjusting to my schedule. I was pretty much adjusted with my law school schedule - sleep at 2:00 am and wake up at around 9:00 am. And when I was trying to adjust to my new schedule, the holidays came in so my sleeping habit was changed once again and not to mention the food that I keep on having during the holidays.

Or maybe it's just that I am getting old ... hehe ;)

Let's just wait and see what happens then ;)