Bleeding Love

I'm not a fan of So You Think You Can Dance

So I'm not really familiar with the contestants 

and what season this was shown

But I love how they executed their interpretation

of Leona Lewis's Bleeding Love

My current favorite song

So that's a plus.

Mooting

I am currently working on the 60++ questions, which we have to answer by Sunday 12 midnight, in preparation for the mini run-offs on Monday evening to be able to identify the 6 oralists for the Stetson Competition in Florida, USA! But before that, a lot of hard work and sleepless nights need to be done. 

Note: Before going to Stetson in Florida, the school's representatives need to win first in the Asian competition to be held in Thailand or Philippines? Hopefully, Thailand! Each of those who manifested in the competition have a 66.67% chance of getting into the team.

xoxo

Mooting never really came into my mind, as debating never really became my thing. I like arguing with a lot of people, but I was not really into the formal debate thing (I remember joining a class debate back in grade school, though). Anyway, these changed when I entered law school, particularly during the OrSem, when we were exposed to ASIL. Initially, I was attracted to the org because (1) they send competent members abroad to moot court competitions and (2) it would really help me develop my writing and speaking skills, as promised. I tried changing my traditional join-an-org-but-not-be-an-active-member by joining the Colayco Cup (initiation of the org, for the lack of a better term). I know I sucked during the said Cup. I had a mental block and totally forgot my speech! But at least I tried, right? I also represented Block D for the 2008 Sta. Maria Persons Moot Court Competition (Persons Debate, in other words; but mind you, debate and moot are two different things). So at least, I now have an experience in mooting. But I still have a lot to learn and practice!

xoxo

Going back to the questions I'm currently working on, I find it weird that this involves the shrimp-like crustacean called Krill, particularly, the Antarctic Krill. I just met this creature because of the competition. Would you believe that such creature is so relevant to the ecosystem as they serve themselves to feed whales, seals, etc? Maybe that's why it's in the Compromis. And it's a good source of protein too! I'd like to try these, since I love shrimps (hay! craving for Tempura (not the chips ) again!)!

xoxo

Hopefully, I'll do good with this write-up and the run-offs on Monday! So I'll be able to have a chance to go abroad and to represent Ateneo in moot court competitions! Let's keep our fingers crossed!

My Favorite Things... For Now...

If Mommy Oprah has her own favorite things and gives them away to her audience, why shouldn't I have a list of my own favorite things... for now?

TOP 1: 

Starbucks' Banoffee Pie

Need I say more?

Just look at my blogspot URL.

TOP 2:

7-Eleven's Slurpee

No particular flavor

As long as it's sweet,

I'm cool with it.

Love it.

TOP 3:

Starbucks' Caramel Macchiato

I just wonder why this item isn't on their menu list on the wall

Weird.

But I like it H-O-T!

Oh yeah! Oh yeah!

TOP 4:

Pringles Sour Cream & Onions

Once you pop, you can't stop!!!!

Love it!

Why don't we have the Hot & Spicy here?

Unfair!!!!

Third World na Third World!!!!

TOP 5:

Ricoa's Curly Tops and Flat Tops

Love it.

Chocolate-y Love!

Yum Yum Yum

Sugar Rush!

TOP 6:

Regent's Tempura

Mom introduced me to this

We're all chips lovers

Chips occupy 3/4 space of the push cart in the supermarket.

This Made Me Happy

Today, I unexpectedly discovered that all my efforts (not school-related) have actually paid off. Wow. I don't want to name names here because they might see this blog since I attach this as a link to my YM status and they might think this goes to my head.

Anyway, it's really a very good (unexplainable) feeling to know that I am appreciated by the people I least thought would do. Wow. That's all. Uplifts my spirits. Wow. Now I get why they treat me as such compared to others.

Sorry, I still can't get over. You'll see a lot of WOWs here.

(And no, it's not the game)

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

I love this feeling.

Can I get this everyday?

It's like being seriously complimented everyday, by different people.

Blushing.

Wow.

Yuck, parang kinilig. Hahaha.

I'd love to have that feeling again.

.

Porque no hay volviendose.

I'm already here.

Better stick to it.

Been there. Done that.

I'm tired, so tired.

Need. For. Rest. And. Relaxation.

Who has tickets for this Thursday's game?

I should have asked Gordon for some when I saw him earlier today.

Sayang. But would he have given me if I do ask?

Probably not. As they say, he goes there even without a ticket.

I wanna be a Senator too! 

14 more years before I can run for such seat!

So I'll have that face value too!

Almost There

Lately, I've been extremely begging God 

to let me experience even just a little bit of designing...

...Interior, Fashion, Shirt Graphics...

And I must say, God really answers prayers in time.

Now, I'm busy, not just with school,

but with getting people's sizes for the jackets.

Why? It's a loooong story.

But in a nutshell, a jacket is a must in law school.

And my block and others wanted to have a common jacket (well, not really)

so we had a very famous design made. Haha.

Thus, the tape measure has become my best friend for 2 weeks now.

And I'm enjoying it.

Every bit of it.

Is this Project Runway calling me?

Nah! That's way too far and big for me.

I would be needing some classes (Parsons?)

and some materials for that.

Or maybe I should join Majel to her sewing classes?

And buy myself a tabletop sewing machine.

So I can make my own clothes and accessories?

Hmmm.. Let me think.

Thank you, Lord.

Now I have something to act as my stress-reliever.

Now that I'm discussing this,

allow me to advertise.

If you are or know someone who is in dire need 

of a supplier for jackets, jerseys, t-shirts, 

or anything related to garments, 

let me help you. :)

I don't get, again...

Too Tired Yet I'm Blogging

I HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS TIRED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE

AS MUCH AS I HAVE NEVER STUDIED THIS MUCH IN MY ENTIRE LIFE

BLAME IT TO LACK OF SLEEP

LACK OF FOOD

LACK OF REST

Would you believe?

I only had 1 hour of sleep yesterday

Now, it's 4:00AM

And I'm still awake

Ano ba yan.

Please explain.

Sorry, but I don't get the illustration.

For the past...

and for the future...

KK's UAAP Doughnuts: right on time!

Krispy Kreme's UAAP Final Four Doughnuts are back!

I want a dozen of these!

Of course, just the Blue Eagles Doughnuts!

Are there still tin cans being sold in the stores?

I want those too!

KK Branches: Bonifacio High Street | Greenhills | SM Mall of Asia | 

Trinoma | Megamall | Ayala Avenue | Robinsons Galleria

These special doughnuts are good 'til October 5, 2008.

EXCITED FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP BEST OF 3 

BETWEEN ADMU AND DLSU!!!

GOOD LUCK ON SUNDAY, GUYS!!!

LET'S HAVE BONFIRE THIS YEAR!

I JUST HOPE I'LL BE ABLE TO WATCH AT LEAST ONE GAME!

GOOD LORD, PLEASE, LET ME WATCH!

Every Mile Counts

We'll see if you're worth every mile.

Just so you know, 

I hope you'll be worth 

not just every mile

but even from the earth to the moon

and back...

Beautifully written piece, indeed.

Just want to share.

When exes become friends--FROM THE HEART 

By Gina Lopez 

Sunday, September 14, 2008 The Philippine Star

Relationships are the bond that cements together human society. We enter relationships because of resonance. We exit the relationship when the resonance peters out. I have noted that it is much easier to get on with life when one keeps an open heart space. My mother once said, “If you get angry — and stay angry — you are the one that suffers, even if you have been wronged.” Words of wisdom. I can attest to it. Anger hurts. It is uncomfortable. It is so much easier to let go. The key is to find another way to look at the relationship that has exited. To find another way to look at the person. There are many ways to look at people. One way may bring us immense pain and anger. Another way can bring understanding. The second way is easier on the heart. It’s also easier on the people around you. It is not easy because the default mechanism is one of anger. But if one can manage to see the heaviness that it brings, it makes sense to make the effort to shift. 

This doesn’t mean letting go of principles, or not acting as the given situation may require. It just means making sure one is coming from a position of integrity — not from negativity. Then it’s light; then one can go on with life.

Then beautiful things can unfold. I have an ex-husband, Sona, who was my boss in Ananda Marga. We split about 12 years ago. We continue to be friends. It’s great. When I leave the country, he takes care of the kids. He stands by me in the decisions I make. It’s amusing because the two times he has decided to get into a relationship — he got my advice. Funny, I feel like the First Wife of African tradition. I like the person he is with now. She has come and eaten at our home. And it feels like she sincerely cares for him. And I am happy that he is happy.

There are countless relationships like this. My mother and Susan. My Tita Prescy feels that Tito Steve’s kids with his first wife are just as much hers. And I can go on and on about people I have met who have been able to establish a circle of heartness — with relationships past and present. It’s healthy. It’s good for the kids. It’s good for humanity’s web of life. All love is good. All love makes a difference. You don’t need to rescue children or reforest the La Mesa watershed; just live your life decently, and with love, seeing your negativity as it is, and rising above it. This makes a difference. The difference to people living around you — especially to children — is direct. It is your legacy.

When people use their children to hit against their ex spouses, or feed their children with negative perceptions — real or perceived — it leaves imprints that will last a lifetime. Why let anger rule your space? Let go, and get on with life.

I actually love it when I see half-brothers, half-sisters, everyone getting along. It feels all embracing.

Hmm… It’s similar, perhaps, to the way sticking to a relationship which drains us and drags us down, just because of social structures, ignores the fact that each person has a responsibility to his or herself — to seek love and joy — and this is much more important than what people will say, or what any institution says. The non-negotiable principle is to be true to yourself. Sticking to something. Just as living behind a facade is living a lie.

There are no hard and fast rules. I believe in Divine Guidance. Deciding on anything through a circle of thinking, thinking, thinking is not the way to go about making life decisions. Life has a wisdom to it. Be still: listen. Take a walk in a forest... by the beach... breathe fresh air. Don’t think. Take a swim. Don’t think. Just feel the beauty around you. In the stillness, wisdom reveals itself. It’s not a rational process. Wisdom is a gift of your Higher Self.

That is what should rule your life. That is what should rule relationships.

Inspired

Yes, I'm inspired!

By what, you might ask?

By these...

I so love what Blair and Serena are wearing here.

And, of course, Your Royal Hotness!

I'm amazed how he is able to mask his British accent!

He sounds like a genuine Upper Eastsider!

I love it!

Rockwell's Urban Bazaar (Holiday Series)

So excited!!!

Best break from school ever!!!

Rockwell Power Plant Mall is spreading holiday cheer early this year with a fabulous shopping event that's both rewarding and hassle-free this September 12, 13, & 14 at the Rockwell Tent, the first in a four part holiday bazaar series.

Rockwell's Urban Bazaar Holiday Series offers nothing but the best and the latest gift trends - With over 80 booths, each filled with unique fashion finds , accessories, knick-knacks and more, you'll surely never run out of gift ideas!

-ClicktheCity.com

For my dearest friend who's in the US and who'll be home soon, 

let's go here when you get back, ok? We miss you here!

Excruciating

I never expected (and I still can't believe) I'd end up being a victim of the devilish-ness of the cyberworld, called the Internet. Several weeks ago, a certain Internet thief got hold of several online conversations between me and someone else whose online accounts have been penetrated and between that someone else and another someone. What's not-so funny is that this thief has been sending these conversations to all of our friends, and not just that, even calling me names what-have-you. This is not just funny and unfair.

Fine. We get it. The thief probably wants revenge to that someone else. But to do it in an unfair fight? Come on. You can do better than that. Even calling me names which are not even true? Libelous, I might add. 

 

xoxo

Now the freaky part. I admit, I check my Multiply site everyday as much as everybody else. I know I know I know. I promised myself to spend more time to studying. But I just can't resist it. Anyway, several weeks ago, I saw some guy checking out my site. But sorry, you won't see a damn thing there because it's strictly FOR CONTACTS ONLY. Anyway, I checked his site just in case he might be the Internet thief. Lo and behold, when I got into his site, it's a confession of one's love to a certain person named, you guess it, yes, my name! I know I should not be that assuming but, come on, he checked my site first! That's not just the freaky part. A link to his blog site was there (hint hint: confessions of a cruel person) and I checked it out. It's even freakier than the multiply site! I don't want to give details here. But certain words in that blog would make you think and believe it's me. It's just so freaky I now fear going out alone even in the very secured Rockwell community. So freaky.

xoxo

I will be only talking about this now. 'Nuff said.

Too much has been spilled.

And it's not funny.

See you in court when I track you down.

90210, I Love!!!!

I Love It! Super!

New Addiction, baby!

Hotness! Reminds me of Jonas Brothers?

I love it!!!

Excited for Episode 4...

I just wish I didn't see that.

Makes me more doubt on what the truth is.

So much for my right of privacy.

Marce, Thank You!

Because of you, Marce, 

you have tamed the Wicked Wednesday

No Consti I and Persons today!

Yahoo! This happens just once in a lifetime!

Again, super thanks, Marce!

Now, you can go!

According to PAG-ASA, at 2AM today, the eye of Typhoon Marce (internationally known as Sinlaku) was located based on radar, satellite and surface data at 320 kms East NE of Aparri, Cagayan with max sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph. It is forecast to move North NW at 09 kph.

Weather Channel, isdatchu?

Eww...

I can't believe these are what my names mean

A lot of "ewwness" in them

Want one? Get it here.

Sexy Name Decoder.

22,136

Ateneo v. La Salle Game 2

09.06.08

Araneta Coliseum

If only i was there,

there would have been 22,137 people inside the coliseum

one more person to cheer for Ateneo.

(One Big Fight!)

Blame it to Consti 3-7PM make-up class!

I also missed seeing the send-offs!

I smell another bonfire coming up!

Oh Please...

I hate it when people in law school see me as this...

when in fact, I'm not...

I hate it when people say I'm the epitome of an Atenean. And by Atenean, they do not mean (a) being "men and women for others" and (b) upholding and keeping Ignatian teachings and spirituality (by all means, call me the epitome of an Atenean if what you mean are these) but rather, what they mean by "Atenean" are (a) MAARTE, (b) CONYO, (c) cannot stand being immersed in poverty. (Emphasis on italics)

PLEASE, CAN YOU JUST STOP BEING PREJUDICIAL TO US.

HINDI LAHAT NG ATENISTA GANYAN.

SO STOP GENERALIZING.

AND FYI, 3 MONTHS PA LANG TAYO MAGKAKILALA.

YOU DON'T KNOW ME THAT MUCH TO TELL ME I'M SUCH.

AND FYI2, WE HAVE THE IMMERSION PROGRAM IN COLLEGE

SO KAYA KO MA-IMMERSE IN "POVERTY"

WITHOUT THE COMFORTS OF OUR OWN HOMES.

HINDI LANG IKAW.

I ENJOYED IT (The Immersion) BY THE WAY.

Besides, Atenista ka na rin ngayon.

So don't pity yourself too much.

Wala kang mararating if you pity yourself too much.

Wag mo nang ipamukha sa min na wala kang pera

at kami ay sanay sa pagtatapon ng pera

DAHIL HINDI KO RIN GUSTO MAGTAPON NG PERA

I'M THE "PINAKA-KURIPOT" PERSON YOU'LL KNOW.

P.S. The next time you'll make such prejudicial statements about me, I won't hesitate to expose you here. Mind your own business, please! Nakakasira ka ng araw!

Maybe true.

Maybe not.

I still don't know why I'm in law school.

Maybe someday I'll find out.

But what if it's too late?

Interior design, where are you?

For someone who doesn't even know that this blog exists

and that this is for him (duh)

Gossip Girl, I Love!

Where Gossip Girl shot its S2E1, "Summer Kind of Wonderful"

Oh la la!

I want this place!

I love it!

According to chuvaness.com, this house (yes, it's just a house), which is on a 5-acre lot, is located in Upper Brookville and costs US$12.9M!!!! Holy Crap! US$12.9M??? Any kind soul willing to buy this for me? Kiddin'!

Goodluck, Barristers!

4 days left.

Goodluck, Ateneo Barristers!

Aim for 100%!

Goodluck, Binx!

You can do this!

Will be there for Bar Ops!

Excited Still...

Free tastes, here I come!

See.

OH MY GULAY! WHAT?!?

SEE. THIS JUST CONFIRMS IT.

I'M OFFICIALLY AN ALCOHOLIC.

NOOOOOO!

I NEED TO CHANGE THIS!

HELP ME!

WANTED: DOCTOR.

I need a doctor. Seriously. I feel that my body's about to succumb to some serious illness. Blame it on alcohol, lack of sleep, lack of food, lack of fun, and abundance of stress.

• Alcohol: if I commit a crime when I'm intoxicated, it will aggravate my crime (and therefore, incur a penalty in its maximum) because I AM A HABITUAL ALCOHOLIC (redundant eh? it just shows its gravity). Every week, we end up drinking to death. Lights. Pale. Red Horse. Vodka. Tequila. Gin. You name it, it's in my tummy. And I end up being drunk, saying things I don't mean and need to say, and well, puking! How shameful am I? I wonder what my Mom or Dad would say when they knew they have a daughter who can't control her drinking. I won't be surprised if in the future, I'll end up being sick because of this. 

• Lack of Sleep: I end up sleeping at 4 or maybe 5 or maybe 6 in the MORNING! My body clock's so ruined that even if I'm not doing anything, I still sleep when the sun's rising! 'Nuff said.

• Lack of Food: blame it to lack of money. I need a raise. Living in Rockwell entails a high cost of living. Limited choices on where and what to eat. Restaurants are so expensive, thus, the "love" (or maybe hate) of fastfood chains!

• Lack of Fun: well, blame it to law school. Law school is sometimes fun because of the company that you have (Block D, I love!). But it deprives most of us of the fun we did enjoy in college or maybe even high school. I miss college. Period.

• Abundance of stress: need I say more?

I need a check-up. 

Because I'm worried. 

Maybe a Detox might help?

Hotness!

Aladdin

Prince Eric (Little Mermaid)

Thomas (Pocahontas)

Are they hot or what?

Excited (just like everybody else)

Yes, I, too, am excited.

Less than 24 hours left.

I'm bound to be tempted again.

To study or to watch?

Oh Lord, help me!

HAPPY 22ND KAY!

Happy 22nd Birthday 

to one of my closest friends

study buddy

inuman partner

in school!