Last Saturday was quite a roller coaster day for me. We had our dreaded exams in Persons ... and I was not disappointed. I think it was one hard exams. I was quite cold after the exams. I wasn't able to answer correctly 2 question worth 20 points (toynk!) .. no wonder I was cold! It was quite tricky and I wasn't able to get the question up until the last 10 minutes .. hahai!
Anyhow, my afternoon was rockin' cool! I got to play badminton with my other 9 classmates plus with my mom and brother as well. It was really nice since I have long wanted to play with my mom .. and it came true .. woohoo!
See .. it was roller coaster day after all!
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Lost
I lost my watch the other day. And I feel sad. It was given to me by my mom when I started to work in 2002. I consider it my office watch, my formal watch. It was a Westar gold watch and I usually keep it in my bag when I go home because it is quite attractive to you-know-whos. But I don't think it was snatched from me unknowingly. I think the clasp gave way and it fell somewhere. I just hope and pray that the one who found it really needs that watch and that it would help him (or her) in whatever way. Anyway, just what Avril said, I have to Let Go!
Lost, one of my favorite shows, won as best in directing in a drama series in the Emmy's in its first season. House, another favorite, won as best in writing in a drama series, also in its first season. Plus, Amazing Race, won its third Emmy award as best reality TV show. I can now say that I am an award winning televiewer .. hehe!
Lost, one of my favorite shows, won as best in directing in a drama series in the Emmy's in its first season. House, another favorite, won as best in writing in a drama series, also in its first season. Plus, Amazing Race, won its third Emmy award as best reality TV show. I can now say that I am an award winning televiewer .. hehe!
Monday, September 19, 2005
Contradictions
Last Saturday was a day of contradictions.
I was ecstatic for I have played badminton again after months of wanting to play it. After studying in school with my classmates, we had an hour to play the game. It was fun but kulang (just like Cream Silk's shampoo lang is kulang ad .. free advertising here!) I was also happy since I saw three of my batchmates in college .. nice, isn't it?
I also felt embarrassed for Davao City that night. After the game, I proceeded to Gaisano Mall to have I merienda with my mom and brother. Around 7 pm, it was raining hard. Our Crosswind was with our dad, good thing (I'm not sure if it was really a good thing) we got a taxi. Anyway, the taxi stalled when we got to Boulevard. Yes, we had to get out of the taxi so I had to remove my socks and walked in the flood a bit just to get to the curb. My brother almost lost his Star Wars slipper. To think that Davao is the most livable city in the Philippines .. but I don't think so. I think they forgot to factor in that Davao gets flooded .. maybe not like in Marikina. But it still gets flooded!!!! Something has to be done! After school, when it rains, the taxi driver asks us where we are going to get off, where to pass and how flooded it is going to our place. Trick question! A number of streets in the downtown area gets flooded. And don't ask about our subdivision, the road sucks and the drainage system doesn't seem to work well. Last Saturday's strong rain lasted for about 2 hours before winding down. Just imagine if the rain would go on for hours!
I am not sure what to do about it. I'll try to tell Mayor Duterte and let the councilors know to stop bickering and look at what happens to Davao City when it rains .. it pours jud! I'll try but in the mean time, I'll continue my prayers!
I was ecstatic for I have played badminton again after months of wanting to play it. After studying in school with my classmates, we had an hour to play the game. It was fun but kulang (just like Cream Silk's shampoo lang is kulang ad .. free advertising here!) I was also happy since I saw three of my batchmates in college .. nice, isn't it?
I also felt embarrassed for Davao City that night. After the game, I proceeded to Gaisano Mall to have I merienda with my mom and brother. Around 7 pm, it was raining hard. Our Crosswind was with our dad, good thing (I'm not sure if it was really a good thing) we got a taxi. Anyway, the taxi stalled when we got to Boulevard. Yes, we had to get out of the taxi so I had to remove my socks and walked in the flood a bit just to get to the curb. My brother almost lost his Star Wars slipper. To think that Davao is the most livable city in the Philippines .. but I don't think so. I think they forgot to factor in that Davao gets flooded .. maybe not like in Marikina. But it still gets flooded!!!! Something has to be done! After school, when it rains, the taxi driver asks us where we are going to get off, where to pass and how flooded it is going to our place. Trick question! A number of streets in the downtown area gets flooded. And don't ask about our subdivision, the road sucks and the drainage system doesn't seem to work well. Last Saturday's strong rain lasted for about 2 hours before winding down. Just imagine if the rain would go on for hours!
I am not sure what to do about it. I'll try to tell Mayor Duterte and let the councilors know to stop bickering and look at what happens to Davao City when it rains .. it pours jud! I'll try but in the mean time, I'll continue my prayers!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Top 5 - Broadway
There are times when I write to my friends where I include a Top 5 list. I am not pretty sure how it started but it's fun to make these Top 5 lists. So upon suggestion of a dear friend, I'm also including a Top 5 series in my blog ...
For today, ToyNk features Top 5 Broadway plays I want to be a part of (feeling!):
1. Rent - I am not actually familiar with the story but I really like the song Seasons of Love. As long as I have a part in the song, I am ok with that.
2. Les Miserables - I could be Eponine singing On My Own (eto feeling na talaga!). But I really love this song
3. The Sound of Music- I became one of the Von Trapp children in a play during High School. I don't really have a great voice, but I guess it was my acting that proved to be a factor (super feeling na talaga!). Anyway, there are so many songs that are so fun to sing in this play that it would more of play rather than work being a part of this production.
4. Grease - I am not sure when I first watched Grease, the Movie with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. But I am sure that I really like to sing the songs (even though some can be considered cheesy). Another motivating factor is I can show off my dancing prowess (mas feeling na talaga!) in this production.
5. Annie - I like the story. And I can say that I grew up with this .. from betamax to VHS to VCD, we have a copy of this. DVD next? Anyway, Tomorrow is a really nice song but I'm not that sure if I could belt it that way it should (pa-humble effect!). But I'm pretty sure it would be fun doing the Hard Knock Life number.
For today, ToyNk features Top 5 Broadway plays I want to be a part of (feeling!):
1. Rent - I am not actually familiar with the story but I really like the song Seasons of Love. As long as I have a part in the song, I am ok with that.
2. Les Miserables - I could be Eponine singing On My Own (eto feeling na talaga!). But I really love this song
3. The Sound of Music- I became one of the Von Trapp children in a play during High School. I don't really have a great voice, but I guess it was my acting that proved to be a factor (super feeling na talaga!). Anyway, there are so many songs that are so fun to sing in this play that it would more of play rather than work being a part of this production.
4. Grease - I am not sure when I first watched Grease, the Movie with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. But I am sure that I really like to sing the songs (even though some can be considered cheesy). Another motivating factor is I can show off my dancing prowess (mas feeling na talaga!) in this production.
5. Annie - I like the story. And I can say that I grew up with this .. from betamax to VHS to VCD, we have a copy of this. DVD next? Anyway, Tomorrow is a really nice song but I'm not that sure if I could belt it that way it should (pa-humble effect!). But I'm pretty sure it would be fun doing the Hard Knock Life number.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
On Top
How does it feel being on top?
On top of what?
If I'm on top of things, I think I would feel great since things are in control.
If I'm on top of a mountain or a building, I think I would be thrilled but nevertheless cautious looking onto what's below me and the probability of me doing a Jack and Jill (... came tumbling after).
What about on top of the class on a particular exam?
I can't deny that it feels great. I was pretty excited in going home so I could just tell my mom and dad about it. Details? You see, in one of my subjects, nobody passed in 2 sections in the first exam. After giving additional points, some of them did .. but I still got 59 after that. On the 2nd exam, I got 82.5. Only 5 people passed that exam. And I was the one who got the highest score. I was happy for myself. But you see, only 5 people passed amongst 75 students. The thing is a number of my classmates and friends were really congratulating me that I felt that they are more happy for me than I am for me. No kidding! I think it has something to do with the reputation of our teacher, passing 7 to 12 students in a class, and being able to top it. Don't get me wrong .. I'm happy and so thankful about it. But then, it doesn't end there. You see, my name was posted in the two bulletin boards in Law School, along with the others who have topped the exam. Some have even asked me if I have already started studying for the third exam, which is 2 weeks from now. I have to live up to that kind of expectation (do I hear pressure?).
Nevertheless, I can't deny that it feels great. But I always try to remember that it doesn't end there.
Do you know what also makes me feel great? Getting an e-mail from a dear friend, reading her blog and letting me know that she's doing great ;)
On top of what?
If I'm on top of things, I think I would feel great since things are in control.
If I'm on top of a mountain or a building, I think I would be thrilled but nevertheless cautious looking onto what's below me and the probability of me doing a Jack and Jill (... came tumbling after).
What about on top of the class on a particular exam?
I can't deny that it feels great. I was pretty excited in going home so I could just tell my mom and dad about it. Details? You see, in one of my subjects, nobody passed in 2 sections in the first exam. After giving additional points, some of them did .. but I still got 59 after that. On the 2nd exam, I got 82.5. Only 5 people passed that exam. And I was the one who got the highest score. I was happy for myself. But you see, only 5 people passed amongst 75 students. The thing is a number of my classmates and friends were really congratulating me that I felt that they are more happy for me than I am for me. No kidding! I think it has something to do with the reputation of our teacher, passing 7 to 12 students in a class, and being able to top it. Don't get me wrong .. I'm happy and so thankful about it. But then, it doesn't end there. You see, my name was posted in the two bulletin boards in Law School, along with the others who have topped the exam. Some have even asked me if I have already started studying for the third exam, which is 2 weeks from now. I have to live up to that kind of expectation (do I hear pressure?).
Nevertheless, I can't deny that it feels great. But I always try to remember that it doesn't end there.
Do you know what also makes me feel great? Getting an e-mail from a dear friend, reading her blog and letting me know that she's doing great ;)
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
House
I am hooked on House!
I just started watching House last Saturday on AXN and caught its 2nd episode last night. I think I like it because I learn so much for it. It's just weird that Dr. House would rather not be emotional and cure the patient, rather than be emotional with the patient and not being able to do anything about the illness. Just last night, he mentioned that he has beena doctor for 20 years .. wow! That's why it was easy for him to look at someone and know what's wrong, without even checking the person. The last two episodes delved on unusual illnesses or diseases but it was nice to know things that we usually take for granted. I learned that vaccination is really important, that medical history is life-saving, that medication can be damaging, that clef chin is hereditary.
Anyway, just a side-trip .. I am blessed that I have amom, who's celebrating her 50th birthday to day, for taking care of our House (connected pa rin!) and all of us as well ;)
I just started watching House last Saturday on AXN and caught its 2nd episode last night. I think I like it because I learn so much for it. It's just weird that Dr. House would rather not be emotional and cure the patient, rather than be emotional with the patient and not being able to do anything about the illness. Just last night, he mentioned that he has beena doctor for 20 years .. wow! That's why it was easy for him to look at someone and know what's wrong, without even checking the person. The last two episodes delved on unusual illnesses or diseases but it was nice to know things that we usually take for granted. I learned that vaccination is really important, that medical history is life-saving, that medication can be damaging, that clef chin is hereditary.
Anyway, just a side-trip .. I am blessed that I have amom, who's celebrating her 50th birthday to day, for taking care of our House (connected pa rin!) and all of us as well ;)
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Walk-out
Have you ever walked-out on somebody?
I may have but cannot remember such incident. Although it's also likely that I haven't done it. I'm not sure ...
Has somebody ever walked-out on you?
Yes .. but not really because of me, just the whole class. Some teachers do this. One of our teachers just did it last night. She had her usual lecture. We thought she was in a good mood. And then nobody volunteered to answer her question about a case. I'm pretty sure that a number of us read the case. We probably just didn't know how to answer the question to our teacher's expectation .. maybe we were just afraid! Then, we were supposed to answer it in a sheet of paper. But guess what? Only a handful had paper! That made her walk-out! I won't take it away from our teacher .. it is her right. At the same time, I wouldn't let it eat up my system and worry over it. I'll just read and read. I respect her action .. that's the way the cookie crumbles!
By the way, since we're talking about walk, I just had to mention that I really like the song Walking in Memphis. I don't think a lot of people are familiar about it .. but it is just nice. I think using this song in an X-Files episode adds to its likeness factor for me. Hmmm... I wonder when I will be walking in Memphis.
I may have but cannot remember such incident. Although it's also likely that I haven't done it. I'm not sure ...
Has somebody ever walked-out on you?
Yes .. but not really because of me, just the whole class. Some teachers do this. One of our teachers just did it last night. She had her usual lecture. We thought she was in a good mood. And then nobody volunteered to answer her question about a case. I'm pretty sure that a number of us read the case. We probably just didn't know how to answer the question to our teacher's expectation .. maybe we were just afraid! Then, we were supposed to answer it in a sheet of paper. But guess what? Only a handful had paper! That made her walk-out! I won't take it away from our teacher .. it is her right. At the same time, I wouldn't let it eat up my system and worry over it. I'll just read and read. I respect her action .. that's the way the cookie crumbles!
By the way, since we're talking about walk, I just had to mention that I really like the song Walking in Memphis. I don't think a lot of people are familiar about it .. but it is just nice. I think using this song in an X-Files episode adds to its likeness factor for me. Hmmm... I wonder when I will be walking in Memphis.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Kadayawan!
Kadayawan is a yearly festival thanksgiving celebrated here in my hometown, Davao City!
I used to take it for granted .. with the usual beauty tilt, street dancing, bazaar, sale, parades and float.
This time around, I appreciated it more. Maybe because I have missed it the past 2 years.
Anyway, I'm proud of this festival of festivals.
Fruits are everywhere! Almost all types of fruits can be sold at P20 a kilo. There's rambutan, mangosteen, lanzones, durian, marang .. super dami talaga! I think I ate at least a seed of durian for the last 4 days. A classmate of mine even brought rambutan to share with us just so that it wouldn't rot .. because they have so much at home.
Last Saturday, the street dancing was held. Traffic was bad. We had to walk just to get to school to attend our make-up class .. but the walk was not bad, I'm OK with walking. And besides, I am conserving energy .. just like what our President tells us.
Celebrities! They were abound! They have had concert here there and everywhere. But I didn't go out to look for them. I just stayed at home and watched them at home. I'm a fanatic .. I know! But I am just not the type who will go out and soak in the sun just to see them .. hehehe .. defensive! But it was nice that they got to come here because it means business for our city .. hehehe!
Kadayawan was fun! Truly a festival of thanksgiving!
I used to take it for granted .. with the usual beauty tilt, street dancing, bazaar, sale, parades and float.
This time around, I appreciated it more. Maybe because I have missed it the past 2 years.
Anyway, I'm proud of this festival of festivals.
Fruits are everywhere! Almost all types of fruits can be sold at P20 a kilo. There's rambutan, mangosteen, lanzones, durian, marang .. super dami talaga! I think I ate at least a seed of durian for the last 4 days. A classmate of mine even brought rambutan to share with us just so that it wouldn't rot .. because they have so much at home.
Last Saturday, the street dancing was held. Traffic was bad. We had to walk just to get to school to attend our make-up class .. but the walk was not bad, I'm OK with walking. And besides, I am conserving energy .. just like what our President tells us.
Celebrities! They were abound! They have had concert here there and everywhere. But I didn't go out to look for them. I just stayed at home and watched them at home. I'm a fanatic .. I know! But I am just not the type who will go out and soak in the sun just to see them .. hehehe .. defensive! But it was nice that they got to come here because it means business for our city .. hehehe!
Kadayawan was fun! Truly a festival of thanksgiving!
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Nice
It's just nice when people who don't have much in life share whatever they have.
I got on a jeep last week where the driver offered some mangosteen that he just bought for P20. I was the only passenger at that time when he offered it. He said he is sincere in the offer, not just the typical Filipino who just offers out of respect. I said thank you, I'm okay. He just said that maybe because I just brushed my teeth (correct!). Anyway, he also offered some of his mangosteen to this other driver who changed his bill to coins.
Just this afternoon, our jeepney driver before offered a ride from the basketball court hanggang kanto .. for free. I was thankful and thought that it was nice of him knowing that the P5.25 I was supposed to pay him would go a long way in his family.
When I was a naive kid, I used to think that it was really nice for the Indonesian Consulate, near our home, to have all those flags when it's time for my dad's birthday. Eventually, I found out that my dad's birthday falls on the same date of Indonesia's Independence Day (or something like that). My dad used to say "buti pa ang Indonesian Consulate maalala ang birthday, ang gobyerno dito sa Pilipinas hindi jud." Hehehe .. Happy 55th Birthday Dad!
I got on a jeep last week where the driver offered some mangosteen that he just bought for P20. I was the only passenger at that time when he offered it. He said he is sincere in the offer, not just the typical Filipino who just offers out of respect. I said thank you, I'm okay. He just said that maybe because I just brushed my teeth (correct!). Anyway, he also offered some of his mangosteen to this other driver who changed his bill to coins.
Just this afternoon, our jeepney driver before offered a ride from the basketball court hanggang kanto .. for free. I was thankful and thought that it was nice of him knowing that the P5.25 I was supposed to pay him would go a long way in his family.
When I was a naive kid, I used to think that it was really nice for the Indonesian Consulate, near our home, to have all those flags when it's time for my dad's birthday. Eventually, I found out that my dad's birthday falls on the same date of Indonesia's Independence Day (or something like that). My dad used to say "buti pa ang Indonesian Consulate maalala ang birthday, ang gobyerno dito sa Pilipinas hindi jud." Hehehe .. Happy 55th Birthday Dad!
Saturday, August 13, 2005
I ...
I got a 46.5 in my Persons exam .. really bad! Actually, nobody passed in 2 classes (approximately 80 students in all). Our highest was 71 and the lowest was 21! I have to make up for it!!!
I feel bad because I just missed an opportunity to catch up with my high school friends. I hope they understand.
I was touched when I read the blog of one of my closest friends. I never thought she really appreciated those letters I wrote to her during college. Honestly, I don't know the reason why I stopped. But I'm pretty sure it wasn't because she didn't reply that often.
I have to go .. gotta study!
I feel bad because I just missed an opportunity to catch up with my high school friends. I hope they understand.
I was touched when I read the blog of one of my closest friends. I never thought she really appreciated those letters I wrote to her during college. Honestly, I don't know the reason why I stopped. But I'm pretty sure it wasn't because she didn't reply that often.
I have to go .. gotta study!
ToyNk!
This is my third attempt as to posting blogs. Somehow, I didn't feel the first two... I got lost in the way so to speak.
And so after I toynked myself, I thought of blogging for the third time... so here goes!
After all, there are so many stories to tell, not just my stories but others as well (do I smell tsismis?).
And so after I toynked myself, I thought of blogging for the third time... so here goes!
After all, there are so many stories to tell, not just my stories but others as well (do I smell tsismis?).
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