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Entries for February, 2008

February 1, 2008
This post is sooo ewan.
Posted at 10:52 PM

Something reached my ears kanina. I don't know why it affected me so, eh in the first place, hindi naman kami close. Heck, hindi ko nga siya kilala eh. Its just that, ewan. haha wait, I need to make a point. Its just that now knowing a person is never an excuse to forget that he is, quite like you, a person too. And that merits a certain level of respect, of concern (and according to Sartre, love).

And the way I see it, if people we don't know have that level of respect and concern, and possibly even love, what more the people we do know? Its just that sometimes, we try so hard not to get hurt, without realizing that yes, we do hurt other people, especially the ones closest to us. Whether intentionally or not, well thats a different question altogether.

Hahay. This entry is just sooo blech. I just don't know what to say. haha I just feel so frustrated. Hindi naman ako yung nasaktan. Hindi ko rin naman friend yung nasaktan. He doesn't even know me. haha But its just sooo much more than that. (its either that, or umiral na naman ang pagiging paki-alamero ko. haha) I'll just post another entry soon. One that's lighter and will probably update you as to what's been happening in Aldrich's life the past few days. haha (which makes me want to ask the question, since when do I refer to myself in the third person!?) haha

PS Hahay, I knew it. Matagal ko nang felt yun eh. haha! Sinabi ko na nga ba! Meant to be talaga tayo. bwahahahaha *stalker mode na ito!*

Ops. Don't jump to conclusions. haha Or better yet, jump to as many conclusions as you want. Sige, magpakasawa ka. haha

'Til next time. Hopefully, the next entry will make sense. (^_^)

Reading: Strategic Management
Hearing: Kyla - Beautiful Days
Feelin' weird

February 3, 2008
Bye Bye Andre. huhuhu
Posted at 02:30 PM

Its definitely been a while since my last substantial entry. haha Well, to put it quite simply, i've been busy. To be honest, I haven't really been busy with academic stuff, but more of other things. haha

Yes, I know I should be busy with academic stuff. That's what stressed senior students should be occupied with. haha But you see, I'm stuck. Which is either a good thing or a bad thing, it just depends how you look at it. Its just that from where I'm standing right now, I can neither go up nor down. You can even call it an academic equilibrium, or something like that. haha Basta, it just makes me feel so helpless and powerful at the same time. haha Anyway, you need not bother about my acads. haha leave that all to me. Let's skip to what I've been doing these past few days.

1.) I finally figured out what was wrong with the PLDT DSL. haha I mean, I called them up 10 f*ckin times. And they just made me wait for 4 days. Imagine that, I've already waited for four weeks for their connection, and then they ask me to wait once again. Then, I started getting frustrated and just went all ballistic dun sa call center girl. haha OMG, can I just say, this is such an effective technique when dealing with support people. anyway, she followed-up my service request. And there I was waiting for them to do this "remote" service thing. And then, I noticed that there were labels in the phone jack, one for the modem, and one for the line. It turns out, it got interchanged. So there, I waited for four days, for a simple problem that I could have solved. Kainis, why didn't they just try to guide me towards it. malay ko bang ganon pala yun? What if hindi ako pakialamero? Eh di I'd have to wait for 5000 years bago sila dumating!? Anyway, at least its all better now. haha Once again, DSL na ako! haha

2.) In relation to number one, I have finally understood the concept of torrent downloading. haha I mean, I had to watch this youtube video that gives explicit instructions. and yep, I've finally downloaded my first torrent file last wednesday - National Treasure 2, Book of Secrets. haha Torrent-ing is just soo empowering. haha I mean, yes, Americans don't really have access to pirated movies. But who the hell needs pirated movies when you can download them!? haha Plus, there's the bonus of being able to download the latest episodes of various series. I just finished updating myself of the latest Ugly Betty and Gossip Girl episodes. OMG, this is just all soo new to me. haha

3.) I finally drove Lorelai! Haha Its just so empowering to finally being able to drive my own car. Yes, I got her last Friday, but I was only able to drive her wednesday the following week. haha I had to wait for the insurance to kick in before I drove the car. Actually, my mom was urging me to drive the car na, but I wanted to wait for the insurance para if ever something wrong happens, at least may fall back di ba? Anyway, I loooove automatic transmission (A/T)! haha I mean, at first I was struggling kasi I learned driving using manual transmission (M/T) - so when I first drova A/T, I was still looking for the clutch. haha OMG, learning M/T makes one really appreciate the ease of driving A/T! haha Plus, I drove around Katipunan, Marikina and Commonwealth Avenue. haha Obviously, these are the areas that I've very used to - the kind that I could drive even with my eyes closed (haha, well hindi naman "Closed" talaga, but you get the point.) Soon enough, I can explore more areas. haha Its just all sooo exciting!

4.) In relation to number 4, can I just say, ang mahal mahal mahal mahal mahal ng petrol! haha OMG, I mean, I used to sympathize with the transport sector when they say that gasoline prices are alarmingly high. But, its only now that I realize how high it really is. Mommy gave me a credit card just for gas. haha its a spankin-brand-new-gold card that I can add to my collection of cards. haha Anyway, I know I don't pay for the gas - after all, all I do is just sign, and sign, and sign some more. But I still see the amounts. And of course they all accumulate. Wala lang. Nahihiya lang siguro ako kasi sobrang laki siguro ng expenses that have to be paid at the end of the month ever since Lorelai arrived. But anyway, life's like that. haha

5.) And I've saved the most shocking news for last. Yesterday afternoon, someone stole Andre from my bag's back pocket. Yes, someone stole my PDA from me, my beloved companion against boring lines and lag periods.

 

andre

 


Kasi yesterday, I was in makati. Before going there, I had to ride the MRT from Q Ave to Ayala. I didn't bring Lorelai kasi I didn't know Makati that well, plus, sayang sa gas. haha Anyway, it was the usual sardines-siksikan-to-the-next-level inside the MRT. And the things is I didn't realize that Andre was gone until someone called me up to say that they have Andre. In fairness, parang hostage situation ito. So, this guy called me up saying that his GF bought Andre in Morayta for Php 4k. Tapos he was asking for us to meet, kasi daw they couldn't open my PDA tapos he just wanted to give it back, DAW. So anyway, I rode the LRT to Carriedo, got down in Quiapo and rode a jeep to Morayta. All that time, I was amazed as to how stolen stuff travel that fast - I mean possibly from Makati to Morayta within hours. tsk tsk. Adrenaline moment talaga ang mga nangyari kahapon.

So anyway, I was already panicking since this guy was asking for 4k, and I didn't bring my ATM cards. All I had were credit cards. I mean, would this guy accept credit cards? May portable swiper thing kaya siya!? I felt so helpless. Plus, I was also so mad at myself for letting this happen. Ayan, tatanga-tanga ka kasi Aldrich. Ayan tuloy, nanakaw si Andre.

So anyway, I asked the guy to meet me in the ministop branch near CEU. I didn't have the money, but I figured, whatthaheck. But then, he texted me asking for the password. Tapos ako naman, I asked why the heck would he need the password!? Tapos he said, just to verify that I'm the owner. Eh hello!? Why was he able to contact me if it wasn't my name and contact number that was displayed in the welcome screen!? OMFG! Ano ako tanga!? I mean, I was dumb enough to lose my PDA. Do you honestly think I'm dumb enough to give my password away!? So anyway, he said he wouldn't show up until I give the password. Tapos, I kept pleading naman, that I'd enter the password in front of him, once we meet. But no! He kept asking for it. Tapos he was threatening me that he'd sell it sa pawnshop na lang daw. And then I told him, you're GF was stupid enough to buy a PDA for 4k when the market value is merely 1.5k in greenhills. Plus, you can't sell that anymore specially since its password-protected. But no, he just kept on insisting that I just give the password. Hay nako, I just felt frustrated. Una, wala akong load that day, so Naubusan ako ng pera sa pagpapaload sa mini stop. Second, I was in Morayta for God's sake! Ateneans don't go to morayta. ever. Third, feeling ko talagang modus operandi ng mga magnanakaw ito. Fourth, I think he was the one who stole my phone tapos he still had the guts to contact me to ask for the password? eh di parang hiningi na lang niya sa akin yun.

So, I felt so helpless that I went to the police to "blotter" this event. They were very helpful. Kaso nga lang, they said that the case was hopeless. That I should just consider it lost. Then, I called my parents up to tell them that I lost my PDA. Ayun, I'm glad that they understood that I was the victim there. haha

So anyway, it just makes me feel so down in knowing that my Palm Tungsten E2 is in the hands of strangers. The sense of loss is just so unbearable. I mean, I loved Andre. He was always there when I was bored. plus, I'd just plug him in every morning so that I could have music as I dressed up for school. Not to mention the memories that came with my beloved PDA. And now, its gone. So, sino na ngayon ang magpaplay ng music sa room ko!? Si Gus? But Gus is not plug and play, meron pa siyang loading time eh. Alangan namang si Lorelai!? haha Si Pierre naman, madali mauubusan ng battery. OMG, I doubt any of my current gadgets can replace Andre.

So, I guess, this is what loss feels like. I feel so helpless. But I guess, ewan. haha Its just that in this world, ganon talaga. I'm no saint. I've had my share of stealing, cheating and lying. Which is why, in some way, I understand the situation of the person who stole Andre. Siguro, sobrang hirap niya. Siguro, wala na siyang makain. Siguro, ganon lang talaga.

Ika nga ng favorite line ko sa "One More Chance", baka umaalis ang mga mahal natin sa buhay dahil may darating pang ibang magmamahal sa atin. haha Its a long stretch, pero may connection. I think. haha Goddamn, I'm just so lost right now. baka nga may darating pang bago? Palm LifeDrive na ba ito!? O di naman kaya'y Palm Treo!? haha My father already said that he'd buy me a new one. I politely declined, pero sana, bilhan pa rin ako. haha But, its just that kahit medjo obsolete na si Andre, may special place pa rin siya para sa akin. Even though he's got scratches and bugs, for me, it still looked as good as the first day i saw it.

Nakakainis. Nakakafrustrate. But, ganon talaga. Such is life. Minsan nasa taas ka (the melodramatic - tugatog ng tagumpay) at minsan naman, nasa baba ka. I guess, that's just God's way of making us feel alive. Kasi the moment you're stuck in the middle, in that lonely sea of monotony, you're as good as dead.

In the end, parang mas gusto ko na lang sana na nawala na lang sa Andre eh - not knowing where it got lost rather than knowing that someone out there has my PDA and that its in the blackmarket of Morayta. *sigh* If anyone happens to get a hold of Andre - my Palm Tungsten E2 (with an "apple" sticker in its case) please do let me know. Please.

*sigh* Life is indeed a rollercoaster. 'Til the next loop guys.



Hearing: Rihanna - Please Don't Stop the Music
Feelin' depressed.

February 3, 2008
I think i have to say something.
Posted at 09:57 PM

Hmmm, I don't want to go all ballistic about it, but I think there are people *ahem* that are forgetting that this is my blog. Yes, its mine. heck, its named after me, just look at the URL, that should give you a clue.

Anyway, I just want to remind people of something. Its something I picked up in the web, the general DISCLAIMER for all bloggers. and this particular part seems to be very apt:

Do not assume that you know everything there is to know about a writer simply because you read their weblog on a regular basis. Any judgements you make will be based on the information they have provided you about themselves, which is probably vague, incomplete or embellished. Whatever opinion you form on them as people, or their life as a whole, is probably best kept to yourself.

Don't delude yourself into thinking that you will be as important to the writer as he/she is to you. Remember, YOU are peering in on their life, sharing their thoughts, and though they may become quite special to you, you remain a mystery to them.

There's a full link to this disclaimer on the right hand side of this blog. Feel free to click it, or even to add it to your blog.

Now, I don't think I owe anyone (yes, that includes you) an explanation. I don't have to prove myself or anything I type in here. If you find me or my posts amusing, then, well, thats fine. But understand one thing, this blog is really more for me and not necessarily for you. So, if for example, you find me naming my gadgets amusing,  by all means, go ahead and name your f*ckin gadgets as well. Honestly, I couldn't care less. If you get offended about what I type here, then by all means, leave and NEVER EVER come back. No one invited you to read this blog. I certainly never did. Yes, you know who you are. Geeez. !@!$# After I typed the previous entry, I was just depressed. Now, I'm freakin' pissed.

Now, before you get the wrong idea, this is not a dialogue. I'm asking you to back off. R E A D: Back off. With everything thats happening now, I have no room for you. Heck, I don't even know you.



Feelin' pissed.

February 3, 2008
The Golden Compass
Posted at 10:35 PM

I know I should be ashamed of typing this in my entry. But oh well, I just want to. haha Its about me just being able to watch The Golden Compass yesterday. haha Yes, I just watched a DVD copy of the film yesterday. Blame it on the academic workload and the other things that i have to worry about.

 

golden

 

So anyway, the movie had so much promise. And I enjoyed it so much. haha Ang cute cute ng story which makes me want to read the book (apparently, it was based on a Novel.) I'll google the author's name later. But anyway, the thing I liked the most about the movie was that each person in that particular world, had a "pet", well, its not actually a pet, but a demon. But these are good demons. its like an animal that's connected to you. So for example, your demon is a dog, and that dog gets hurt, you get hurt as well. And I think, it goes the other way as well.

I loved that concept. haha Imagine, growing up with a demon that you can actually grow old with. And as a child, they can change forms, until the time that they actually settle. haha Basta, ang cute kasi they come in many forms. Its like there's a monkey demon, a ferret demon, a wolf demon, a tiger demon, a lynx demon, an owl demon, a snake demon, etc. Its quite like the Patronus people have in Harry potter, only in this case, its more for-the-lack-of-a-better-term, solid. haha

Natawa lang ako kasi there was this guy in the movie, tapos yung demon niya, was a praying mantis. hahahaha It was a f*ckin praying mantis. haha So what if accidentally napisa yun!? haha Which makes me think, what if you have a demon, and then after changing several forms, it finally settles and becomes a guppy? A measly guppy. hahahaha wala lang. natawa lang ako sa possibility na yun. hahaha

Anyway, do try to watch it, because its a very well-made film and the concept's really promising, Plus, there's obviously a sequel. So, its something to watch out for.  



Reading: International Management
Hearing: Fantasia Barrino - Truth Is
Feelin' satisfied.

February 6, 2008
Pagbibigay-pugay sa Presidente.
Posted at 10:59 PM

I'm typing this entry in my History class. haha the 7:30 to 8:30 class where I should take notes, but I just can't help but type something up. You see, we've been discussing the political apprenticeship of the Filipinos in the American period and then we moved towards current events - that of discussing J. De Venecia's ouster as Speaker of the House and the emergence of Prospero Nograles - the new and very loyal (to President GMA) speaker of the house.

Anyway, we discussed several topics - from allegations that those who voted for Nograles were paid no less than P1 Million each by an unknown business man to comments with regards to Nograles' capability to handle the position. But my main point here was a comment made by my teacher - Dr. Santos. You see, I never thought that Ma'am Santos was pro-GMA. I never did get that impression. In fact, there were times where I even got the feeling that she was not happy as to how GMA runs the country. However, she just made the point that no matter what anyone says, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is very politically suave. (this is coming from a person who was already teaching in the Ateneo when GMA was part of the Economics department in the past.) And I can't help but agree. Nothing but political suave-ness and brilliance could have spared her from the multitude of attempts to destabilize her government. Kumbaga sa showbiz, GMA certainly has "staying power". haha

Sa kadami-dami ng nagpagdaanang unos ng aking pinakamamahal na presidente, nariyan at nariyan pa rin siya - patuloy pa ringnaglilingkod sa kapwa. (after everything that the president has gone through, she still stands tall - continuing to serve her country.) I guess, its just that most Filipinos just blame her for everything thats not good in their lives, that they expect everything handed to them in a silver platter. Ewan. Can they just look at the Philippines and honestly see that the Philippines can't even afford a copper platter, what more a silver one? The problems of the Philippines can not be solved by by just the president. Nor can it be solved within just one term. But steps can be taken towards that resolution. And biased as I may be, I really think that GMA has indeed brought the country several steps towards that direction.

Yes, I am pro-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. And yes, you may have arguments against her. valid ones even. But the truth of the matter is - given the various attempts to topple her government down, there is definitely a reason why she's still where she is now. And to me, that makes all the difference.

Before I end, can I just say that I am very frustrated with something. You see, before I post an entry I type it in notepad. Tapos I wanted to blog about the past weekend. I had several drafts, pero everytime I am just about to post it, something happens (its either one or another) that makes me unable to. Kainis! haha I mean, I've typed the same entry four different times, and yet, I still haven't posted it yet. haha Anyway, yun lang. I'm too tired to type it again for the fifth time... so I guess, what happened last weekend, will just be kept to myself, or at least until the time I have it in me to type it all again.



Reading: Valkyrie Profile 2: walkthrough
Hearing: Westlife - Flying Without Wings
Feelin' sore

February 7, 2008
Three weeks more...
Posted at 06:23 PM

Well, today was Thursday - the usual wake-up-late+errand day for me. Crap. I thought I'd have more time to rest given the fact that I don't have classes on T-Th, but no!! It seems that I even have more things to do. Crap. Crap. Crap. haha Anyway, that means tomorrow is Friday. Thus, the first week of February ends.And do you know what that means? Three more weeks to go. Three more weeks left, and its all finally over. But, Ateneo isn't going without a fight. I mean, I think the next few weeks will be nothing less than hell. Promise. I mean, I lost Andre, so all my scheduling has gone haywire. But trust me when I say this: the remaining three weeks are definitely going to drain all the energy i've got.

Nga pala, I almost got into an accident kanina. There was this kid in UP who wasn't looking at where he was going. Buti na lang my foot was quick to step on the brake. OMFG. I never want anything like that to happen. ever. Sa totoo lang, my heart skipped a beat (beat, pronounced as "bet" haha). I really would not have known what to do if I wasn't able to step on the brake at once. Crap. Why can't people look at where they're crossing? haha Parang kelan lang, ako yung tatanga-tangang tumatawid ng road, and now, I'm in the driver's seat. haha Its certainly funny isn't it - how circumstances lead to different perspectives.

Plus, I finally got the insurance policy for the car. haha I was browsing through the fine print kanina. (yes, I complain that I don't have time, but I still read fine prints. haha) And get this - if ever an accident happens (knock on wood) and I lose my big toe in the process, I get 10% of the insurance premium. What actually made me laugh was this: If I lose any of my other toes, it goes down to 5%. haha OMFG, I just kept on laughing kanina at the prospect of me losing my toe. haha Its not really funny ha-ha, more of funny what-if. gets? haha Wala lang. Just sharing. (^_^)

Anyway, I'm just stalling so that I won't have to start studying now. I have classes tomorrow, but no academic requirements. So its just classes. But I have long tests, case studies and projects starting this saturday until this Friday. Gaddamit. Sleepless nights once again people.

'Til the next loop. Ciao! 



Reading: Gabriel Marcel - A Metaphysics and Phenomenology of Hope
Hearing: Ronnie Liang - Ngiti
Feelin' relaxed

February 10, 2008
Don't forget about us.
Posted at 09:45 PM

*~ooo~* 

Now everytime I see you, I pretend I'm fine
When I wanna reach out to you
But I turn and I walk and I let it ride

There's only one me and you
And how we used to shine

When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us.

*~ooo~*



Reading: Global Strategies Case Study
Hearing: Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
Feelin' lonely. =(

February 12, 2008
No air!
Posted at 08:13 PM

I didn't have a weekend. Seriously. And now, its Wednesday and the requirements are just piling up. Its a theology day tomorrow - with 40% of the requirements due tomorrow. And then on Friday, the others are going to catch up - with LS 142, LS 170, History (LT) and Philo (quiz) all at the same day. Oh my god! This just makes me feel...

 

uh
Yep, the calm before the storm is definitely over. The storm is definitely here. I just pray I survive this one last storm before it all ends. haha 

 



Reading: Theology Notes
Hearing: Fergie - clumsy
Feelin' stressed

February 16, 2008
This crazy week in review.
Posted at 10:17 AM

Its been a while since I typed an event-based entry, so anyway here it goes.

Monday
Monday was basically a blur. All I did that day was to prepare for our case study for Global Strategies. This time around, our group was the presenting group, so aside from the usual paper that we had to pass, we also had to prepare a powerpoint and to anticipate questions from the panel group. So anyway, I didn't have any other class after my early morning History class, so from 8:30 to 5:30 - all I did was prepare for this activity. After the presentation, the first comment from the panel was how "cute" the design of the presentation was. haha Yep, I think it was definitely cute. Sir liked the ideas we presented. I think. haha Sometimes, I can't really accurately guage the appeal of my presentations to teachers. haha

Tuesday
A company called me the day earlier to have a diagnostic test + interview combination. Its a multinational in Makati, and though I wasn't really interested in working there, I still went. So, I had the driver drop me sa Quezon Avenue station at 7:10 - which gave me ample time to get to Ayala Station by 8:00, especially since experience (and I've had loads) has taught me that it takes 30 minutes at the most to get from Q. Avenue to Ayala. So anyway, I got there at 7:10, but they closed the station down! Great. That was definitely what I needed. So imagine me in my formal clothes (yep, tie and all) cramped with other people outside the gates of the Q. Avenue station like sardines. They were having technical problems daw.

So anyway, I was there for 40 minutes - waiting for them to open the gates. And then I was finally able to ride the MRT at 7:50, yep, barely 10 minutes before my scheduled interview. So, I got to the building at 8:20 - thinking whether I should push through with my interview/testing combination. Tapos I thought, why not!? I didn't wait for 40 minutes in formal attire cramped with loads of people just to get there and not push through. Anyway, the interview, I think, went well. I think I perform better in interviews with female interviewers. haha The test was uhm, easy? I finished the english part at half the time. The math part.. well I finished it. haha (which means, it was really easy if I finished it since I'm hopeless in arithmetic.) haha

That day, I also did the group project for Theology. It was my second time to edit a video - the first being the video that I made for Economics 177. This time, I started at 7:00 and ended at 3:30 am. Gooood! It took sooo long. Simply, O.C. people should not make videos. haha What should have taken a couple or three hours at the most, took me more than 8 hours.F*ck. haha Anyway, I liked it. haha Ewan, these days, creativity is just harder to come by. As in I had to conceptualize for over an hour before I had any idea what to do. In the old days, concepts would just come to me as I work.. but I guess, now its different. *sigh* haha Kulang lang siguro sa insipiration. haha 

Wednesday
Wednesday was Theology day. Having spent the entire night and the wee hours of the morning on the project, the rest of the day was spent for the paper which was 30% of the grade. The thing was, I had no idea what to write. haha I mean, I was not able to think of possible answers to the questions.So, with the progress I had (the lack of it, actually), I cut Cross Cultura COmmunications. haha Yep, I cut a class. haha Well, desperate times calls for cutting classes. haha Anyway, I was finished at around 12:30 - enough time for me to dress up for my Economics Department Awardee Interview. I liked what I wore. haha It was sooo preppy. Anyway, the interview was just soo awkward. haha I mean, I was being interviewed by the senior members of the faculty. And some of whom had been my teachers in the past. haha Can I just say, Dr. Domdom is the bomb! haha She was just soo funny. Plus, all the other questions were like soo out there. haha I had difficulty finding honest answers. haha

Anyway, I'm not expecting. haha Asa ka pa Aldrich. But the interview is honor in itself. Aside from that, I also had to pass this Philo journal entry. And then, the day was done.

Also, 2 companies called me that day. One scheduled an interview for next week, which I accepted. And the other, was a bit nuts. Why? Well, the contact person called me at around noon, and asked me if I was available for interview that same day - at 4:30 in Makati. WTF!? I mean, do they honestly think that I just wait around for their calls? I'm not choosy, nor picky. (after all, without any explicit job offers, I shouldn't be) but isn't it just common courtesy to give people an allowance of time, even for just one day? So anyway, I politely declined, and they said they'll just call to reschedule.

Thursday
Now, Thursday was in preparing for Friday's apocalypse. haha What did I have to do for Friday?
(1) History Long Test - 30% of the grade
(2) LS 142 Presentation and Paper - 50% of the grade
(3) Philosophy Quiz - ~5% of the grade
(4) Layouting/Formatting of LS paper - ~25% of the grade
Crap. I did try so hard not to cram. I even studied earlier, but then some things came up, and I ended cramming anyway. This was stress at its best. I mean, super frustrated na ako kasi the timetable that I prepared to maintain my sanity was thrown out of the window immediately after I realized that there were revisions to be made for the LS 127 paper. That totally threw my schedule off, but anyway, it had to be done. So, I finished doing it at around 12. And I studied and prepared for the remaining three requirements.

It was all sooo overwhelming. In almost four years of college, this was the first time that I had this much burden in one day. I slept at 4:30 and woke up at 5:30 that same day din. 

Friday
This day was just so lost, and yet so blessed. The History long test wasn't as bad as I expected. I was even able to answer 4 out of the 5 essay questions with a sense of certainty. haha the last one was just, to borrow  an AHS term, shot-gun! haha LS 142 was just fine, I mean, I think our French professor liked it. haha, I think. And the Philo quiz was just a blessing. It was the first line of the reading.Thank you Ma'am RAP!

Plus, Kamille brought the printer to school! This was cramming at its best and most technologically advanced. So there we were in Matteo Ricci (2nd floor) printing away. haha Its good that we didn't run out of ink, until the very end. Ang galing ni Cielo! haha (yep, Kamille and I named the printer Cielo, quite like my Dog.. kasi may bitchiness itong printer na ito. haha) So ayun. I hitched a ride with Vin going home. *sigh* parang kelan lang, classmates kami ni Vin sa Philo, together with Katy. those were good times. As in, super bearable si Kaelin because of these classmates that I had. I had fun that day. Parang super stressed, and yet blessed in more ways than one.

To reward myself, I watched three episodes of Brothers and Sisters, season 2. If there's one thing that I can say, this series is just proof that there are some things in life that just get better and better. And then, I tried to watch Bee Movie. But midway during the movie, I really couldn't help but sleep. haha The days of sleeping in the wee hours of the morning took their toll. haha So anyway, I've recovered na. Thank God this week is over. One more week of classes (3 days, actually), and then Finals na. And then, the end. yep, the end.

'Til the next loop! Ciao!



Reading: nothing!
Hearing: Vertical Horizon - The Best I've Ever Had
Feelin' relaxed.

February 17, 2008
Just thinkin...
Posted at 06:41 PM

I'm in the middle of preparing for next week's requirements. Yep, two weeks more and I'm doing my best NOT to cram. Para at least, even as my academic career (career daw o!) is about to end, I can say I tried to change my cramming ways. haha Yep, I know its going to be a pitiful attempt, pero whaddaheck. haha

So anyway, I was thinking about a lot of things kanina. You see, we "celebrated" something kanina. It was the "40 days" of my cousin who died in the States last January. I'm not really sure what it actually is. (though,I think basing from the name, its pretty self explanatory) haha Yep, I get A's in Theology but I'm still clueless with Catholic/Filipino traditions. And part of that was praying the rosary. Everything that happened next was a blur until the point that I was designated to lead the rosary. At first, I didn't know what was happening. And when reality kicked in, I was like, WTF!? You're asking me to lead the rosary? I can't even remember the last time I prayed the rosary? What more lead it?

But, I did it anyway. As much as I'm not inclined to such forms of traditional practices, I still did it anyway. Not really for me, but for her, my beloved cousin whos passing was definitely unexpected. There were lots of people who were crying earlier. But I wasn't one of them. And honestly, I don't know why. We were definitely close, close enough to for her to be an older "sister", yet no tears came. Yep, I'm an emotional bastard, and yet I couldn't event shed a tear. I did her photo frame design, to make her look pretty, and really emphasize her smile. God, she was beautiful. And I guess, that's probably it. How can I shed a tear for someone who I think has gone to a better place? *sigh* People really do cope with grief differently.

There were lots of talking after, plus introductions to distant relatives I've never even heard of before. I guess, Filipinos are like that. Sadly, it takes funerals for people to actually catch up and see each other again. And people were saying how tall I was. haha Now, that's better. Because the last time someone died, they were astonished as to how "big" I was getting. This was during my fat-dom in high school. haha "tall" beats "big" any day. haha Ironically, I ate a lot kanina. One more thing about our family, it takes funerals to bring out the best food the family has to offer. haha Which makes me ask the question why someone has to die before we get to taste heaven (heavenly cuisine that is.)

Anyway, I was also thinking of something else while I was driving kanina. I was thinking how safe this blog is. Haha The past entries have all been rants about academics and errands. And then its followed by even more entries about, yes you've guessed right,more and more academics and errands. haha It just makes my life sound sooo much more monotonous than it actually is. Sa totoo lang, there are loads of things that I don't write here. For various reasons. haha Which makes me want to try to shake up things a bit. haha Hmmm, what about more honest entries? Or at least, more revealing ones. *ahem* haha pero, why not di ba?

Well, let's try that soon. Who knows di ba? Anyway, I have to study for the last Global Strategies LT. 'Til the next loop! (^_^)

PS can I just say how much of a pig I've been this past week. I've been to three (3!) different eat-all-you-cans (one Filipino, one Chinese, and one Chinese+Japanese) plus there were three family gatherings/eating outs. Crap. I can feel my fat cells screaming for joy. Several sinful spoonfulls for Aldrich and one giant step back to fat-dom. I don't want to go back there... (though I haven't really formally left.) haha

Reading: Global Strategies - Chapter 9,10 and 11
Hearing: Destiny's Child - Free
Feelin' deep.

February 18, 2008
Interlude: Hope for the Flowers
Posted at 09:20 AM

"How does one become a butterfly? She asked pensively. You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar."

 

- Trina Paulus in Hope for the Flowers



Feelin' motivated.

February 20, 2008
Tagged by Cleotie
Posted at 10:50 PM

The rules: The first player of this game starts with the "6 weird things/habits about yourself" and people who get tagged need to write a blog of their 6 weird habits/things, as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their comments and tell them to read yours

6 weird things about me that you might not know:

1. I've always had this thing for the UK and my end goal is to live there, get the accent and hopefully pledge my allegiance to the queen. I know that the food's pathetic and its got the highest standards of living in the whole world, but its still irresistible. haha I mean, its like this feeling ducks get when they know how to head south for winter. haha just excuse the flimsy analogy, but I think you get the point.

2. I own a genuine Rolex - a graduation gift from my parents for my High School graduation. But I never wore it, I haven't even tried it on. I just feel that someone has to achieve a certain level of success and experience in life before wearing something like that. I think I have a long way to go before I wear this watch of mine - I'll probably wear it when I can actually buy one just like it. For now, my beloved Seiko is good enough for me. AND, my watch is the only accessory I wear, ever.

3. I want to live on my own, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to wake up early in the morning. haha Alarm clocks are useless for me - in tagalog, talo ko pa ang mantika kung matulog.

4. I have a weakness for ice cream. haha Yes, its sinful, and yet I can't help it. Consider this, when I eat at Jollibee, I start the meal with an order of Jolly Crunchy Twirl, eat the main dish (whatever it is) and then eat another Jolly Crunchy Twirl to properly end the meal. haha Talk about sinful. No wonder I can't seem to lose that last 10 pounds...

5. I actually like shopping alone. I have this weird habit (for buying more expensive items) of actually going around the area for the first time - just to check all the products available. The second round is to compare prices. And then finally, the third round is to deliberate and make the purchase. Yes, its tedious, which makes me guilty of having another person wait before I make that final decision.

6. I keep files of all my academic requirements ever since high school. I mean, I have files (exams, handouts, quizzes and notes) from fourth year high school, and every semester of college. I keep them in envelopes labelled with their course title, course name and the final grade I got and then these envelopes are bundled per semester. They're even in this plastic container I bought specifically for them. Yes, I'm O.C. that way. haha

I tag justinlladoc, joice, elfenmarchen, inggaydadyeminay, holy-kamote, xin17



Reading: Blog Roll
Hearing: Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
Feelin' sleepy

February 21, 2008
Aldrich, the minimalist.
Posted at 11:31 AM

Our LS group had this long meeting yesterday in preparation for our final defense this Saturday. Its funny how time flies, huh? I mean, it was only last semester how we were struggling with a business concept, and now - we'll be detailing how our first three months of operations went. tsk tsk

And after this Saturday, its just going to be one more week. One more f*ckin' week before everything just ends. On one hand, I just don't think I should care anymore. Everything attainable is in the bag, if you get my drift. And not only is it in the bag, its even signed, sealed and delivered. (haha, corny. i know - I just couldn't help myself.) But I guess, that's not me. I don't stop just because. I'm stubbornly unyielding ( if that's even grammatically correct.) In Final Fantasy terms, Overkill. haha

Anyway, I was thinking about something yesterday - while I was dozing of in class. It made me think of my taste in design and colors. What made me reflect is the fact that I seem to have undergone major changes in my artistic preferences. Even Rissa and Lance noticed how simple my recent designs have been.

In the past, I've always had the inclination towards colorful, spectacular, beyond-this-world design. I mean, I loved creating designs that were sparkly, and vibrant and yes, oh so fabulous. I even devote time to actually think of a color palette, the overlays, design details and other small aspects that I doubt anyone but myself would really notice and appreciate.

But then, recently, I think I've gone minimalist. I mean, I honestly think that I now favor simplicity over my previous designs. Actually, now that I think about it, I think my past designs were way over the top. haha Yes, I think sometimes, my designs were so fabulous they weren't appropriate anymore. But I guess, those were the times I just didn't care, in a way, those were definitely the times when my creative juices were flowing. And now, they're just neither here nor there.

And this makes me think twice. Is the minimalist period in Aldrich's design preferences a result of a certain maturity or simply a consequence of his shortage in creative juices and/or inspiration? Is it just another phase in Aldrich's life, or something that's here to stay? But the most important question is, why am I referring to myself in the third person!? haha

Anyway, a friend of mine asked me a few weeks ago in which industry I would like to work in. Well, my answer was quite vague - to work in fields that are related to my degree, which in this case are Banking, Economics (academic), Logistics, Marketing, etc. And he sounded disappointed. Though he tried his best to mask it with astonishment. And then, he said how my creativity go to waste in industries like that.

The thing is, I never really saw myself as creative. I honestly believe that whatever I produce was never God-given simply because I had to learn this skills. In other words, they were acquired as opposed to innate. They were never things that came easily to me. And now, I guess, i'm in the doldrums (haha, Hi Ma'am Lomotan!). I just think that at one point, skills reach their saturation, their maturity. Or maybe, I've just been exerting myself too much? Maybe, I should give it a rest. I mean, i've been working straight for four years and I think the stress and all that effort exerted is finally taking its toll. In the end, I think that I have more creativity in me. haha I doubt that I've reached my saturation point. Yep, there's more to come from me in the future so look out world! haha

Anyway, that's all I wanted to say. 'Til the next loop! Ciao!

Reading: LS Final paper
Hearing: Mariah Carey - It's Like That
Feelin' creative.

February 22, 2008
Final Checklist eva(h)!
Posted at 11:29 PM

Today was the last academic school day of my life! (or at least, until I take up my MBA/MA which trust me, will be in the very very very long run... haha Anyway, I just realized that I seem to have been delayed in posting my usual sem-ender checklist. Think of it this way, this is going to be the last checklist before I graduate. Oh Crap. I don't want to go all seniors-syndrome-y... So, here it goes.. (^_^)

1. History Final Exam *exempted*
2. Global Strategies Third Long Test
3. Cross Cultural Communications Final Presentation
4. Theology Final Oral Exams
5. Philosophy Final Oral Exams
6. Strategy Implementation Panel Defense

Update 02/25 - Julia just called and told me that I was exempted in History(!). Looks like I wont have to read the remaining chapters of the Histo book. *yay* (^_^) I just have to consult with ma'am one last time, and that's it for History. 12 more units. only 12 more . . .

Update 02/27 - Can I just say, Philo Orals was verbal diarrhea at its best. OMFG, I have no idea what grade I'll get. I don't want to expect because after what happened, I have no reason to. hmph LS Results also went out, go Crocobite! In fairness, time to shine na talaga ng group natin. (^_^)

Update 02/28 - Philo results out, I got what I needed. I think. haha And can I just say, Dy Liacco rocks! He can really appreciate excellence. Just two more subjects. I can't believe that tomorrow is the last academic day of my college life. bittersweet? as of now, its all sweet! haha

Yep, its a short list for this sem. Yes, short and sweet. Hmmm, bittersweet. salty? haha its pathetic how corny I get when I don't get to sleep as much as I would like. Anyway, here's to finishing this list by this week. Yes, what a journey it has indeed been. And the end is not in sight. Here's to one step forward, of crossing the threshold, stepping into the "real" world and all that crap. haha



Reading: LS Business Plan
Hearing: Janet Jackson - Someone to Call My Lover
Feelin' stressed yet relaxed.

February 29, 2008
It is done.
Posted at 08:59 PM

It is done. College that is. 
 
I know a lot of people finished way earlier than I did, but it had to come sooner or later. I finished my Global Strategies Long Test and then Sir Perlada showed the results of our group wac (satisfactory) and my second long test (unbelievably high, i mean, I don't know how all my guesses turned out correct!). And then, I went to De La Costa to meet up with Kami and Rissa. talked a lot. laughed a lot. Criticized a lot. haha well, that's what we do best. haha Played in the 12 senses "garden" thingy. Then Jam and Robert joined us. Then, we became delinquents (ahem) Secret lang ha! haha And then rode with Jam back to Philcoa with Jam.

Anyway, enough about that. Its all over. I'm done with ALL of my requirements. No more Philo/Theo Orals. Ever. No more Long tests. No more lectures. I still can't believe its all over. It still hasn't really sunk in yet. I'll probably talk about this more soon. As of now, all I wan't to say is that college is done. And before anything else, I just want to recover my lost sleep. haha

'Til the next loop!


Reading: nothing!
Hearing: Leona Lewis - Keep Bleeding
Feelin' sleepy.

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