Project 365

Day 89/365 The smile of a child is one of the things in this...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:19:09 +0800

Day 89/365 The smile of a child is one of the things in this world that I consider priceless.

Day 88/365 Every year, we join the Good Friday procession in our...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:16:05 +0800

Day 88/365 Every year, we join the Good Friday procession in our church. God’s presence was very strong during the long walk and during reflection time in church. Sabi nga ni Bobby Guev at ni Cardinal Tagle, minsan hanap ka ng hanap sa Panginoon, hindi mo alam ang kailangan mo lang gawin ay manatili at magpahanap sa Kanya.

Day 87/365 Tita Joy and I (with a little help from Bea and Neo)...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:12:05 +0800

Day 87/365 Tita Joy and I (with a little help from Bea and Neo) baked a cake for Lola’s 73rd birthday. We hope to celebrate more birthdays with our beloved Lola (and Lolo too!)

Day 86/365 I watched The Croods with my family at Harbor Point...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:49:03 +0800

Day 86/365 I watched The Croods with my family at Harbor Point Cinemas today. We really enjoyed the movie! It reminded me to stay curious, always look for adventure and never be afraid! The story of Eep’s relationship with her Dad also tugged at our heartstrings. Dads (and Moms too) are the greatest. :)

Day 85/365 I accompanied Jao to MAPUA today to reserve his slot...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:43:02 +0800

Day 85/365 I accompanied Jao to MAPUA today to reserve his slot for the coming school year. My brother is going to be a future engineer!

Day 84/365 Dito ako nagsimulang mangarap, dito rin ako...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:40:44 +0800

Day 84/365 Dito ako nagsimulang mangarap, dito rin ako magsisimulang gawing realidad ang mga pangarap. Ang galing lang.

P.S. Mababaw lang pero namangha ako sa bagong daan na ito! Haha.

Day 83/365 Jao and I headed for Manila today. I had fun...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:35:24 +0800

Day 83/365 Jao and I headed for Manila today. I had fun “touring” Jao around. I’m so excited for him to start college! We ended the evening at CPK, Greenbelt with Tita Joy and Bea. :)

Day 81/365 My brother Jao graduated from High School today. This...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:29:45 +0800

Day 81/365 My brother Jao graduated from High School today. This is the only photo (taken before people started coming in) I was able to take from my phone. I forgot to copy the pictures on Mom’s camera so this would have to do for now.

Anyway, I’m proud of my brother for reaching this milestone! Next stop: college!

Day 80/365 I renewed my Subic residential ID today. Their office...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:26:06 +0800

Day 80/365 I renewed my Subic residential ID today. Their office is so small but the people are so efficient!

Day 79/365: Death by Mathematics I have an exam coming up so I...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:31:00 +0800

Day 79/365: Death by Mathematics

I have an exam coming up so I have to work on some Math problems to prepare. I have learned helplessness when it comes to numbers but I guess it’s time to stop the pity party and actually believe that I can do this! I have to! Failing is not an option. :)

P.S. If you look closely, I’m actually just reading up on Fractions and Percentage, Rate and Base equations (?). I haven’t even studied for Algebra and Calculus yet… :| #notaproudmoment

Day 78/365: I went crazy with The Sims Freeplay’s new Neo...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:26:14 +0800

Day 78/365: I went crazy with The Sims Freeplay’s new Neo Tokyo theme today! I followed Jao’s instructions for his virtual home and ended up with this very modern design (full photo of house not shown). I made it late this evening and I’m happy with the end product! It’s unusual but perfect for a fantasy world! Haha. This is my guilty pleasure and even if everyone says it’s boring, I love this app! :))

Day 77/365: I’m halfway done with my reading assignment!...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:16:23 +0800

Day 77/365: I’m halfway done with my reading assignment! This collection of essays on Philippine Education is very eye-opening. It sparked a lengthy discussion on our current education cycle between me and Miguel. I like that I am becoming more aware of this reality and have someone to share opinions with.

The afternoon was well-spent! :)

Day 76/365 “I can leave The GUIDON next year. I already...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:30:48 +0800

Day 76/365

“I can leave The GUIDON next year. I already learned so much. It’s time to look elsewhere. But parang di ko kaya. After serving the people and seeing the others, I think I’ve invested na rin on the people. Pero yun kasi diba? It’s [all about] the people we serve.”
-Michelle Fong

So many feelings! HUHU All I ever wanted for T&D was for people to love it the same way (or more than) I did. My heart is overjoyed because they (especially Janina, Michelle and Kristine) are giving everything they have to the staff and the organization.

Can’t let go lang ang peg! But this really made my night. :’)

Day 75/354: Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero tawang-tawa ako sa...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:07:00 +0800

Day 75/354: Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero tawang-tawa ako sa “Cooking Club.” I have crazy friends. At oo na, hindi nga ako cool. :))

Day 74/365: I underestimated how bad traffic is on a Friday...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:05:04 +0800

Day 74/365: I underestimated how bad traffic is on a Friday night. The bus ride back to Subic took 2 hours longer than my usual travel time. I couldn’t sleep so I tried to keep myself entertained by reading/listening to music/writing.

Day 73/365: Volunteered to help out in a Job Fair at De La Salle...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:01:58 +0800

Day 73/365: Volunteered to help out in a Job Fair at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. I suddenly remembered the good old days at Accenture with the Recruitment Team. Anyway, today was super fun though because I met some of my future co-teachers! It’s amazing how we come from different walks of life but unite for a common cause.

I loved recruiting today. It’s different when you actually believe in what you say and do. :”> I also got goodies from the office. I finally have work to do before summer institute starts. Yay for productivity!

Day 72/365: Spent the afternoon holed up in Fully Booked, The...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:56:00 +0800

Day 72/365: Spent the afternoon holed up in Fully Booked, The Fort in a corner in the children’s section. It was a sunny Wednesday so I guess the kids were having fun in the sun (or school) so I had the place to myself. After reading and browsing through fiction books, I happily went back to the condo with a copy of Ransom Rigg’s Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children! :)

Day 71/365: The source of my happiness and frustration: Angry...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:48:00 +0800

Day 71/365: The source of my happiness and frustration: Angry Birds.

Thank you Apple for this free app of the week. My social life is officially non-existent.

Day 70/365: I will never get tired of watching these men...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:43:37 +0800

Day 70/365: I will never get tired of watching these men (Sheldon, Howard and Miguel!) Haha. Raj was so adorable in this episode too. :>

Day 69/365: I’m still on a high from watching Oz: The...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:53:49 +0800

Day 69/365: I’m still on a high from watching Oz: The Great and Powerful so I spent Sunday evening watching Return to Oz, the 1985 film starring Fairuza Balk. Oz was and will always will be a magical place. :)

Random thoughts: 1) I loved this movie as a child. The scene with the headless ladies still freaks me out though. 2) The idea of a “poisoned egg” is too funny for my life. 3) Princess Ozma is so pretty. Here’s a bit of trivia about her: To say that Emma Ridley, the actress who played her had her fair share of ups and downs, would be an understatement. From Disney princess to druggie/wild child, Ridley was able to turn her life around and is now earning millions from her fitness business.