UP Memories

In celebration of UP's 100th Birthday.
(from Ma'am Tessa) =)

1. Student number?
97-19416

2. College?
UP College of Allied Medical Professions

3. Course?
B.S. Physical Therapy

4. Nag-shift ka ba o na-kickout?
I stuck it out. Yeh-bah!

5. Saan ka kumuha ng UPCAT?
UP Diliman College of Engineering.

6. Favorite GE subject?
Comm I and II. =)

7. Favorite PE?
Badminton kasi classmate ko yung crush ko sa Intarmed. Wehehe!

8. Saan ka nag-aabang ng hot guy sa UP?
Wala naman. May mga cute sa AS lobby dati.

9. Favorite prof(s)
Madami eh. Naks! Sipsip pa rin.

10. Pinaka-ayaw na GE subject.
Organic Chem! Argh!

11. Kumuha ka ba ng Wed or Sat classes?
Yes

12. Nakapag-field trip ka ba?
Yep!

13. Naging CS ka na ba or US sa UP?
CS. Hihihi!

14. Ano ang Org/Frat/Soro mo?
Wala eh. Yoko sumali.

15. Saan ka tumatambay palagi?
Rob Place syempre.

16. Dorm, Boarding house, o Bahay?
Bahay din.

17. Kung walang UPCAT test at malaya kang nakapili ng kurso mo sa UP, ano yun (Given ang mentality mo nung HS ka)?
Nursing or Med.

18. Sino ang pinaka-una mong nakilala sa UP?
Si Laurice del Carmen. Yes!

19. First play na napanood mo sa UP?
I can't remember. Yaiks!

20. Name the 5 most conyo orgs in UP
Wala akong alam.

21. Name 5 of the coolest orgs/frats/soro in UP.
Wala rin. Loser ba? Hahaha!

22. May frat/soro bang nag-recruit sa yo?
Meron.

23. Saan ka madalas mag-lunch?
Rob Place pa rin. Sosyal. Tsaka minsan sa canteen sa AS pag wala nang time.

24. Masaya ba sa UP?
Yes. Kaka-miss nga eh.

25. Nakasama ka na ba sa rally?
Yes. Required eh. Sa UPD.

26. Ilang beses ka bumoto sa Student Council
Twice lang ata.

27. Name at least 5 leftist groups in UP
Hehe!

28. Pinangarap mo rin bang mag-laude nung freshman ka?
Hindi. Ok na ako.

29. Kanino ka pinaka-patay sa UP?
Secret na lang to kasi married na sya ngayon. Heehee!

30. Kung di ka UP, anong school ka?
UST, Ateneo or PLM. Dun lang ako nag-entrance exam eh.

MALIGAYANG IKA-100 TAON, MGA ISKOLAR NG BAYAN!

Something to Blame

Now that it's all said and done,
I can't believe you were the one
To build me up and tear me down,
Like an old abandoned house.*


Pardon the sentimental mood. I think the weather's at it again. Since I'm bored and I don't wanna spend more time punishing myself by listening to heart-wrenching songs, I took this quiz:

What Karen Kristie Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Oh so it's not the weather! It's my name I have to blame. Paranoid and jealous. Fits me to a T! Hahaha! I guess this is true in a way. *sigh*


* "Over You" by Chris Daughtry

Ice Breaker: Sponge Cola Talk

It was just small talk in the washroom, of all places. I didn't even know her. I just know she also works in same company as I do because of her ID. I just had this urge to open up my mouth and say something. She was playing this song by Sponge Cola-- "Tuliro", which happened to be my fave song in their Transit album. I would have ignored that but the song was in repeat mode. I couldn't help but sing along. We were in front of this huge mirror. She was brushing her teeth and I was combing my hair.


"Excuse me, you like Sponge Cola huh?", I asked. I just had to. I can't help it. She smiled and said yes. "Let me guess, your fave's Yael, right?", I asked again. Big mouth, I know. She laughed. I knew I was right. "I like them too. Have you watched any of their gigs?", I asked again just to keep the conversation going. She said she did once in Cavite. "They're big in Cavite", she said. People just clamor for them. I bet. Haha! I then learned her name, where she works, where she's from and who our common acquaintances are. I told her it would be great to watch the band perform live again. She said she's a bit scared because it's her first time to work outside Cavite and she might get lost. I told her she'll get used to it. She might wanna try it some time. It's fun. Hopefully there's gonna be a gig somewhere near Makati soon. *hint*hint*


"Are they married?", she asked. I was taken off-guard but I kept my cool and just laughed out loud. I wouldn't wonder why she asked this. I told her they're not but I enumerated the members who are already "taken". I told her they're young and talented (obviously). Next question she asked was "Mababait ba sila?". Of course! I continued blabbing again and she was smiling all the time. I told her they will be releasing their next single soon and I even let her listen to it from my phone.


We were there, just the two of us with a common topic in mind. She would have wanted to stay longer to chat but she had to go back to work and I had to meet some friends. I know we'll meet again one of these days. It's just a small world. =)

Bang the Doldrums!

Can't get this off my head...


And I cast a spell over the west
To make you think of me
Say wait I think of you
This is a love song in my own way
I believe that the rest is below the waist
Best friends
Ex-friends to the end
Better off as lovers...*


And not the other way around? What the heck?! I. Have. To. Move. On.


I think I better watch a movie to distract myself.


* "Bang the Doldrums" by Fall Out Boy

Phoenix Rising

It's been a while since I blogged from home. This is my first blog entry for 2008 and yes, I am back! Back from the dead. Haha! Well, not really "the dead". I'm back from a 3-day hospital stay. What a way to start the year, huh?


Where do I begin? Let's see... Some moments are fuzzy now but it all started during New Year's Eve. I was happy to be at home and spend New Year's Eve with my family. We just watched other people's fireworks outside and shared a simple meal. The usual. My siblings and I counted down the remaining hours of 2007 by watching the X-men marathon on cable. All was well.


The next day, I wasn't feeling very dandy. I had chills, loose bowel, body pains, a splitting headache and had no sleep but persuaded myself and my mother that I had to go back to work since it was my last day before I took my days off. It was a critical work day. My head was swimming then and I had a fever. I went to work and I sat in front of the PC to get some things done. My mind and body were not functioning well. Less than an hour after I arrived, I went to the clinic. The cute nurse (yes, I have to say "cute" =)) advised me to eat, drink fluids and try to sleep for an hour. He actually advised me to go home because I had a temperature of, I think, 38.4 degrees that time. I said I think I just lack some sleep. I did sleep for an hour and woke up with even a higher temperature. The cute (but heartbreakingly gay *sniff*) nurse was adamant and I had to admit, I won't be able to do anything at that point.


I went home and slept and woke up with a temperature of over 40 degrees. I also recall my sister was having fever as well. My father and brother had chills. Obviously, there was something wrong. I went to the hospital for a check-up and the doctor said I had signs of hemorrhagic fever (H fever, popularly known as dengue). My sister's fever subsided by then and mine went down to about 38 degrees. The doctor wanted to confine me for more tests. I had no choice.


All my days off I stayed in the hospital. It was quiet and relaxing. Except for the occasional needles poking on my arms for blood tests, it was actually a much-needed rest. I was absent from work last night and I missed the people there. I don't miss the job because the phone calls still bugged me even when I was asleep or resting. I expected that so it's fine. I was just frustrated that I felt weak and couldn't do anything about it. It was a sad way to start the year. Good thing was, it was not dengue. My platelets were not declining in number and after 2 nights of chills, on-and-off fever and body aches, I felt better. The doctor said it was a systemic viral infection.


We're all ok-- me, my sis, my bro and my father. I'm going back to work tonight and hopefully get some things done. I'll just take a hint from Jean Grey, or I mean, Phoenix, and rise from the ashes. So, here's to 2008! May this be a better year for all of us! Happy New Year, everyone! =)