Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed

I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there was one only.

This bothered me

because I noticed that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints,

so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed

that during the most trying periods of my life

there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,

“The years when you have seen only one set of footprints,

my child, is when I carried you.”

- by Mary Stevenson 1936

Twilight fever

I watched the movie "Twilight" yesterday and I found it very romantic though it's more interesting while reading the book!!! Edward Cullen in the movie is not as godly as the book described him but he is so handsome and dashing while Bella Swan is very beautiful in her own right!? I remember Edward saying "I promise to love you forever, every single day of forever" to Bella which made me giggle a lot!? I can't wait for the next movie!!!

Jobstreet escapades

I don't know what got into my mind, why i pass a resume in www.jobstreet.com, an online hiring/advertising company but then I just told myself if I will not have any feedback after a week, it means, my fate is to only be a student till graduation. on the next day, I recieved a message from Jobstreet to come to their company on Monday for interview, that's why I thought maybe i will not remain jobless after all.

In the lobby of Jobstreet, I observed that everybody is speaking in English (with the slang on the side) so I tried to blend in by talking to my seatmate in English while waiting for my batch, which is Batch 11, to be called. A few minutes later, Ms. KC called our batch for interview, we were 9 in the batch, I was very nervous, still I was able to answer every question she asked me. After the interview she told us to wait in the lobby for the results of the initial interview. I went to the restroom afterwards, when I came back my batchmates are gone except for the 4 of us. my batchmate whom I dont remember the name told me that Ms. KC gave them a letter stating that they failed the interview. For a while, I am relieved. Several minutes past an intern called our name and told us that we have to take the exam, Well, the exam is quite difficult but I managed to pass it! Unfortunately, the other girl from my batch failed the exam because of her slow speed of typing. After waiting till 6pm, they gave me letter recommendations for teleperformance in Sucat, which I decline because of the location is to far from my school and in ePLDT Ventus.

Accomplishment

After several months of researching, case study and etc., finally, we already finished our thesis...

I'm already relieve...

I will have lots of time to rest...

Goodluck to my classmates who is still doing their thesis!!!

Bookworm Carnival: first time to participate

It has been three years since I start reading Manga. Since then, I became fond of it, reading manga both online and buying the actual book...

I recommend Yozakura Quartet for you to read because I'm 100% sure that you love the story and the their quest in saving their town.

Happy Reading!!!!

God is Good All the Time!!!

Surely, God is testing my faith in him!!!

he is always fond of giving me trials this past 2 years!

but i will not give up because I know that I believe in him and he will not give me problems or trials that I cannot surpass

Weekly Geeks # 25

Politics and Government is the category I choose because the people round me mostly are into politics and public administration...

I know if ever some people who will read these book I definitely guarantee that you'll enjoy it very much...

Politics and Government

* The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler
* The art of War of Sun Tzu
* Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
* Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
* The Brothers Karamasov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
* Mac Arthur by Bob Ong
* Running a Bureaucracy by Ma. Gladys Cruz-Sta. Rita
* Public Administration by Jose P. Leveriza

Hope you'll try to read it!!!

Errands

today:

* making graph for thesis
* review the assignment in admin law
* go to the bank

tomorrow:

* going to Prof. Galorpo to get the class card
* meeting for the thesis
* getting the completion form

on Sunday:

* going to church

on Monday:

* going to city hall
* going to philam plans inc.

Thank You

I would like to publicly thank:
Prof. Darius Galorpo
for helping me and my friend Romina Berja
in our problem
( i dare not to say the problem!).

Watch out!

on my next post, i will write another article about my experience in moot court...

so better be ready...

Losing A Piece Of My Soul

I came to you the hour I was in pain
Looking for answers, I cried to you in vain.

I shared the many skeletons hiding in my heart,
I knew then you'd be my friend,
I knew it from the start.

Troubles ran like rivers, flowing through my life,
You picked the pieces up and help me through my strife.

When home wasn't home to me no more,
You opened up your heart, and opened up the door.

We cried into night until the early morn.
We solaced each other's pain and shared our many thorns.

As time flew, the air grew thick,
I saw our friendship fading, and my heart grew sick.

The day had arrived,
When it was time to say goodbye.

Now I sit alone,
reminiscing the past I'd blown.

- Jasmine Johnston

Battle Mode

this coming saturday, our class will tackle about the administrative (admin) law. It is going to be another research, reading comprehension, understanding and memorization subject. hmph, i better be good to pass this subject.

Weekly Geeks #24 Again and again

Dan Brown (born June 22, 1964) is an American author of thriller fiction, best known for the 2003 bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code and the 2000 bestselling novel, Angels and Demons.

Brown is interested in cryptography, keys, and codes, which are a recurring theme in his stories. Currently his novels have been translated into more than 40 languages.

Although many perceive Brown's books as anti-Christian, Brown states on his website that he is a Christian and says of his book The Da Vinci Code that it is simply "an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate" and suggests that the book may be used "as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith".

Weekly Geeks # 24 Again

Bob Ong or Roberto Ong is the pseudonym of a Filipino contemporary author known for using conversational Filipino to create humorous and reflective depictions of life as a Filipino.

The six books he has published thus far have surpassed a quarter of a million copies.

His published works include:

• ABNKKBSNPLAko?! (Aba nakakabasa na pala ako?!) (Wow, i can really read now?!),
• Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro Ang Mga Pilipino? (Why do Filipinos read books upside-down?),
• Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas (The Favorite Book of Judas),
• Alamat ng Gubat (Legend of the Forest),
• Stainless Longganisa (Stainless Chorizo), and
• Macarthur.

It has been suggested that the poet, Paolo Manalo, is Bob Ong, but he has denied this. The books of Bob Ong are often humorous can produce feelings of nostalgia for the reader.

The pseudonym Bob Ong came about when the author was working as a web developer and a teacher, and he put up the Bobong Pinoy website in his spare time. The name of the site roughly translates as "Dumb Filipino," used fondly as a diminutive term. "Although impressed," Bob Ong notes, "my boss would’ve fired me had he known I was the one behind it.” The site received a People's Choice Philippine Web Award for Weird/Humor in 1998.

When someone contacted him after mistaking him as an actual person named Bob Ong, his famous pseudonym was born.

Weekly Geeks # 24

Joanne "Jo" Rowling (born 31 July 1965), who writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, best known as the creator the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.

Aside from writing the Potter novels, Rowling is equally famous for her "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on welfare to multi-millionaire status within five years. The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling's fortune at £560 million ($1.1 billion), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in Britain. Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty eighth most powerful celebrity of 2007, and Time Magazine named her as a runner-up for its 2007 People of the Year Award, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fandom. She has become a notable philanthropist, supporting such charities as Comic Relief, One Parent Families and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain.

Moot Court and Human Rights Seminar and Workshop

"Teacher's Camp in Baguio"
picture taken by: Heidi Ortiz

On our departure in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Antique House to Baguio, I noticed a lot of third year bringing 2 or 3 bags or luggage and it seems that it is there first time going to Baguio and as for me I only bring one luggage for the clothes, shoes and etc. and a small bag for the mobile phone, mp3's and wallet.

On the bus, I sat beside Iola Vianka, a good friend of mine. Actually, I tired myself to death prior to the day of the departure so that I will be able to sleep because I know it will be a 6 hours trip with 15 minutes stay on bus stops. At first, I'm having problems getting sleep because everyone is so noisy but in the middle of our trip everyone fell asleep and it became a pleasant night (actually a day because its midnight) for sleeping for everybody.

Upon arrival to the teacher's camp everyone is so excited going down to get their luggage and take pictures with their peers. The problem is, we have to carry our luggage up to the dining hall wherein the stairs is very high like you're going up to the 100 stairs in Grotto.

After the breakfast, we have to go to our room in the third floor room 313. My room mates are Ana Lorena, Iola Vianka, Romina, Jezaline, Monica Dianne and Ma. Ethel Christine. Tin (ethel) told me that the room is ok in sarcastic manner, i ask why she said that, she replied the room number is 13 which some people believe corresponds to evil.

During the Moot Court, I learned about the proceedings, the proper address to the court officials, the timing and etc. Unfortunately, we didn't win the case but it's OK the experience is still worth it.

The talks in the Seminar like human rights, rights of GLBTQ (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered, and Queer), Rights of Indigenous People, Rights of Women and Children and etc. is very informative. as well as, the workshops, which I enjoyed the most. I would like to thank my Harassment (the name of the group) group mates for their cooperation and to our facilitator Kuya Bryle and Kuya Icko for helping us out. And

Congratulations!!!

to all of us for winning the best Group Cheering Song entitled:

'Harassment'

During our stay, I am very frightened because White Hall is known for it's creepy stories. Fortunately, I haven't seen any ghost but a classmates of mine namely Melwin, Paul and Roma Nicko told us that on their room on the second floor they hear a crying sound of a girl.

Moving on, I would like to thank the third year for the tribute and the food on the Labo-Labo Night!

A View of Baguio
in the Bench of
Good Shepherd Dormitory
picture take by: Paula Marie F. Valles

On our fourth day, our free day, we went to Mines View Park, Botanical Garden, catch a glimpse of the Mansion, SM Baguio, Good Shepherd Dormitory, Baguio Palengke and Burnham Park where we ride a boat. On the evening, the rain starts pouring so we have to hurry back to teachers camp, where we stay while waiting for the bus.

Lastly, My experience fot the entire four days stay in baguio are the one of the memories I will never forgot.

lament

why on earth

do I have to wear

my high school

uniform

in the simulation?