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Saturday, August 29, 2009

STATUS: On the verge of getting strong

For the past 24 days, my status has been a big question mark. There was a point where I felt love and came to a point where I gave my whole trust. Then suddenly, it just vanished in a split-second.

It was on that point where I felt void...and because I could not handle it, I left behind most of the very important things in life...just for a love that is quite despicable...weak, unstable, and rubbish!

It was so stupid of me to let this love, or I could say lust went on and dominated my manhood...

And now I learned...and so over you! That's why I have the urge to write this now.

I am now ready for the next BIG STEP, and I am stepping forward with or without you. I'm stronger than you think now. I wont be fooled by your words...not anymore! I may go with the flow, but never fooled.

I only wish you good luck in your path now. Peace out!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Rise of the College of Computer Studies

After more than 4 years of actively participating in SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY CHEERING COMPETITION, this year has been a very special year for the COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES (CCS)!!!

I've been apart of the Cheerleaders of CCS for 3 years and I could remember that I was the one who keeps convincing everyone, including the faculty to join the said competition. The faculty was in doubt because they think that it will be a waste of money, time, and effort just for nothing because eventually CCS will just lose. However, I said:


Don't you think it would be more shameful for CCS not to join because we are afraid to lose? I would rather lose while fighting even if I know I would die, rather than losing without even knowing that you're about to die within a split second. Let's not be apathetic and let's just do our best!
Luckily, they got convinced and somehow supported the Cheer Dancers all the way.

And just today, at exactly 8:57pm, I got the confirmation that our College, the College of Computer Studies in Silliman Univerity, WON the CHEER DANCE COMPETITION 2009!!! I was really jumping my ass off at work after receiving the message. All the sacrifices did pay off! Thank you!

Anyways, here is a video of the 2008 Final Technical Rehearsal




Guess: where could I be??? :D

For now, I'm still uploading the 2009 Cheer Dance Video for the College of Computer Studies (CCS)... So just enjoy watching last year's performance.

And now, I present to you...THE CHAMPION for 2009 Silliman University Cheerdance Competition:

THE COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES (CCS)!!!


Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Google Error!

It has been a month that I've been pissed with Firefor (my favorite browser) because it can't redirect me to my Blog Dashboard and keeps giving this kind of error:

It was really hard for me to use another browser since I got really used of using Firefox.

Then just today, I tried opening it again using Firefox, then suddenly, it redirected me successfully to my Dashboard! SO HAPPY!!! Now, I can make entries in no time. LOL!

Anyways, if you've noticed, the music in my blog is gone, actually, I took it off because there is something wrong with it... I still need to fix it...

Well, that's it for now, better get ready for work...ciao!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Fire - 2NE1



I SO LOVE THIS MUSIC VIDEO!!!

...and Sandara Park is indeed getting better...(rock)!!!

Heritage Tour

Last August 21 was the Cebu Bloggers Society's Heritage Tour! The goal is to make a movie for our advocacy on environment protection and preservation. Headed by Ethelbert, we started taking the shoots from Magellan's Cross to Sto. Nino Church...the list below:

8:00 to 8:30 (assembly time) - STo. Nino church
9:00 t0 9:30 - Magellans Cross Shooting
9:30 to 10:00 - Walking to colon... colon shooting (center sa metro dapit)
10:00 to 10:30 - ride jeepney to capitol
10:30 to 11:00 - Capitol shooting
11:00 to 11:30 - Fuente circle
11:30 to 12:00 - Osmena blvd. walking (robinsons)
12:00 to 12:45 - Lunch Larsian
12:45 to 1:00 - IT Park
12:45 to 1:00 - ride a jeep to it park
1:00 to 1:30 - IT park shooting
1:30 to 2:00 - ride a jeep to ayala
2:00 to 2:300 - ayala shooting
2:30 to 3:00 - ride a jeep to SM
3:00 to 3:30 - SM shoting
3:30 to 4:00 - ride a jeep to CICC
4:00 to 4:30 - CICC shooting
4:30 to 5:00 - ride a jeep to the bride
5:00 to 5:30 - Bridge shooting
5:30 to 6:00 - Lapulapu

...but because CBS as they are, some of the places were neglected. We mostly enjoyed the time taking pictures and having fun.

I also was not able to join them till the end since I had work that day...sigh...but it's okay, there is a part 2...YEHEY!!!
Anyways, here are some of the photos:









for more photos: click Ethelbert, Kevin, Mikyu, and Bryan.

Before I end my post, it was also on the this date that Bryan's mom gave birth to him :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN KARL!!!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Silliman University Founders Day!!!

Silliman University Founders Day is almost coming!!! I'm so excited! Too bad I can't go to the opening this Friday since I have my work to prioritize.
However, I'll definitely find time to go back and visit my mother school.
Speaking of Silliman University, there is also another Sillimanian in my new workplace! cool...and the most interesting part is, we have the same surname. Weird, yet COOL!
Anyways, here is the list of activities for Silliman Univeristy Founders Day! Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

WINNER KA KAPAMILYA here I come!!!

KAPAMILYA, WINNER KA!!!

This is what the hosts, Katrina Isabelle Horfilla Ros (Nurse, Model, Miss Cebu 2007 1st runner-up), Christine Fernandez (Optometrist, Model), usually shouts everytime a player gets a point!

The show begins with its theme song and the game starts with the "Party Hat Dance". There are 50 players to be selected through computer and 25 of them will be qualified for the next round. One of the players will receive a PhP500 prize inside the hat.
Another round comes with the selection of 5 players through a "bingo-like" pattern. The pattern will be selected by a guest celebrity. If one of the five contestants answered the question wrong, there will be a change of selection of another 5 contestants in another pattern. If all 5 contestants answered correctly, they will proceed to the next round (the Question and Answer round).
On the third round, one of the 5 contestants will answer correctly and select the number. The saidnumber will appear on other players and sometimes the player itself. The contestant with 4 numbers appeared, whether he/she answered or not, will go to the bonus round. In the event that 2 or more contestants have 4 numbers each, they will go on to "Sudden Death." "Sudden Death" refers to a tie-breaking question. Whoever answers the question first and correctly will go to the bonus round.
Finally, in the bonus round, the player (who already qualified for the monthly challenge round) will be given 2 patterns and the numbers appeared on the computer. The computer will automatically select the winning pattern. If the player guessed the 5 numbers correctly according to the computer-selected pattern, he/she will receive PhP3,000 cash.

(from Wikipedia)

ABS-CBN invited iLearners Inc. for a Special Edition on their show. iLearners Inc. is an organization whomgoal is to eliminate illiteracy one at a time:

Mission:

Ilearner's mission is to generate and distribute resources that will support, enrich and enhance education opportunities for all students in the rural areas and encourage teachers to implement innovative educational programs.The iLearners’s Officials and Board of Trustees recognize that this is best accomplished by a combined commitment and collaboration with the rural school district, the rural school board, volunteers and other organizations in the community.

Vision:

Ilearners are dedicated to supporting, enriching and enhancing the learning experience of all students in the rural areas, where illiteracy is of a great number,investing its resources in education and youth, eliminating iliiteracy one at a time.


They are looking for volunteers to play for the special event so I've decided to share my time with them...and it would be a great pleasure to play for them. Proceeds for the said event will go to iLearners Inc.

For more info about iLearners Inc., click here and here.

Monday, August 17, 2009

SANGTUWARYO: An Environmental Awareness

Sangtuwaryo, an enivoronmental awareness to everyone! There are already existing movies about protecting marine sanctuaries (like Muro Ami); however, this Sangtuwaryo is one of a kind. Probably because of their real talent amateur actors (never had workshop)...including the challenges we face in life and how the characters handle and faced these challenges.

It is indeed a big wake up call for me that a movie and a usual plot like this could be so strong and influencial! I mean, the story seem so ordinary, yet it gave a POWERFUL impact!

Sangtuwaryo, directed by ARCHIE MODEQUILLO and written by CORA ROSALES JAYMA (also one of the casts), is indeed a must see movie!!!


We also had the chance to have a little chit-chat with Sec. Ace Durano about how influencial bloggers are in our generation. He would also like (if possible) to sit down with us and share thoughts. 'O it would be a pleasure!!!'

with Secretary Ace Durano with CORA ROSALES JAYMA and ARCHIE MODEQUILLO


Notes:

Mrs. Corazon Rosales-Jayma, a versatile cebuano radio broadcaster, stage play drama, actress, and script writer;

Mr. Archie Modequillo, a film director and a tri-media news caster. He finished his Master’s on Film Making in the U.S.A. and he is a correspondent filmmaker for the National Geographic Channel in Southeast Asia;

The team’s passion and dedication towards Marine conservation is admirable. They offered to make the film at a fraction of the cost of commercial production.

photos by: Ethelbert

BLOG UPDATE!

Ciao! FYI, I had to remove most of the links on my blog.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

CBS welcomes Finlust

Finally! One dream did came true... I'm now officially a member of the CEBU BLOGGERS SOCIETY!!!

I'll do my best...I know I will...I will learn and be better...

CEBU BLOGGERS SOCIETY is a great opportunity for me to learn lots of things in the Online World. A group of people that test, examine, and venture stuff to learn and experience... Soon, I will be one of those prestigious member of the society...soon.

Despite the issues going around...I will face up and raise my head up high! Funny it may seem that people judge you by the way you speak or the way you act. Somehow, I pity them...tsk tsk tsk!

I still think that knowing someone is the key to know someone better.

Anyhow, I still want to end this entry merry. CEBU BLOGGERS SOCIETY, I assure you of my commitment and unending support to whatever stuff you (we) do :D

Grazie and God speed!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Job Interview

As what you have read on the previous entry, I resigned from my job because of to many factors. (Don't want to go more into the details)

Anyways, I got frustrated when I realized that I'll be stuck here in my apartment doing nothing...no work...no money...no LIFE!

It was just yesterday that I was looking for another opportunity for me to work and I'm so grateful that I found one. As what I've said, God is good and He has a plan. Thank you!

I sent my application letter yesterday morning, and received their reply in the afternoon telling me that I'll be having an interview this Friday.

I hope this is it...I'll do my best during the interview...just like what I usually do :)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

I'm gonna be a daddy...

...This (the title) was what my friend told me last weekend when I went back to Dumaguete.

I actually thought that this is the reason why he needed me to go back to Dumaguete, but he kept it so vague...until the confrontation came.

I'm so happy to the both of you guys! May you be blessed and guided by our Father Almighty...

You have a new life now, new challenges to face, and new priorities to set. I have always had in mind that taking this step is a BIG leap in once life, and this takes time to decide...and I'm sure you did.

If you wanted to have my blessing, you don' need to ask...because I have given it to you along time ago. Be merry and be strong Jay and Gia! I love you guys!!!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Welcome Unemployment

God must really have a plan...

I've been thinking about this for quite sometime now, but I did not have enough eagerness to spill it out (because I know that I can handle/manage it); and most often, it's enough for me to write something about it rather than doing it.

Not until love came and ruined myself as a strong-willed person and a good employee...but I'm not blaming anyone...it was me who did this and I pity myself for making a foolish mistake.

A friend of mine told me that never bring your personal life at work and vice versa...and I said and that was the thing I overlooked...

Actually, it's not just love that triggered me to stop, it is also: my longing i have for my parents, getting homesick, getting sudden sickness, missing friends, etc...

I'm just happy that I have great and supportive bosses...I indeed learned and realize alot of things in life...and to be a better employee... THANK YOU!!! I want to commend you both for your being a GREAT mentor/leader.

I also want to thank you for appreciating me on how I work even for the last time. Letting me handle the night shift was indeed a challenging yet worthwhile experience!

Now, I am stuck with questions I could not answer, and if I do, I don't wanna answer them:

Will I ever find another job?

Is it in Cebu or Dumaguete?

If in Dumaguete, What will happen to my long dream of joining CBS?

Am I ready to leave my friends in Cebu?

...and so much more...

what do you think? Should I stay or go back to Dumaguete?

Sunday, August 9, 2009

A Sweet Dream or A Beautiful Nightmare

One of the most OUTSTANDING singers in the Music Industry. Aside from her stunning beauty, she definitely have the voice that conquers most of the people's heart!

I present to you the new BEYONCE KNOWLES

Saturday, August 8, 2009

How to be Insensitive...?

I should have posted this like days ago...and it's just today that I had time to make an entry about it.

I think I don't need to explain this one anymore...just listen to the lyrics (Google it if you like)...

Good Times...

Before I get to the point of this entry, I just want to share some photos I took from UP COOK OUT!!!







Took this lovely shot of the tree where the moon was behind while experimenting on my sister's camera

It was my first time to step on the grounds of the University of the Philippines (Cebu) and somehow, it was remarkable because finally, after the long wait, I have finally bought my own AKO MISMO DOG TAG!!!


After, Attorney, OMG, and I went to a karaoke bar where we were singing our nasals out! LOL!


Thursday, August 6, 2009

Nothing to write...

Wow! It has been 2 days now that I haven't written anything in my blog and I feel guilty for my blog because it is usually updated with all sort of stuff that I do everyday. I usually have 2 - 3 entries in a day...

Probably, it's just that I had no no invitations to go out or had no one to go with...to eat somewhere or party maybe...

I'm just stuck in my apartment, with my laptop (plurking, and all other social networking) with my radio (listening to Good Times with Mo, Killer Bee)...

Anyhow, my bro came here 2 days ago because he has plans of working here, but he left just this morning...

..and so I realized, damn! I think I need to find a new place for myself.

It's not that I don't want to be with my sis and bro...but I think it's about time for me to challenge myself how to be more independent.

I really don't know how to explain my side on this one, but I just felt I need to be alone sometimes... Just give me this one time. If I can't manage it, I will still come back anyway.


"They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

If This Isn't Love, What Could This Be...?

A weird and confusing thing that happened to...and now I'm actually laughing when I remember it...LOL!


(written last weekend)

If This Isn't Love, What Could This Be...?

If you're single and you sleep with a friend (single), that is okay... - Mo Twister (Killer Bee DJ)

However, if you sleep with a friend and you're not sure where it's heading, is that still okay???

This is the question that has been bothering me for a week now. Maybe because I wasn't able to ask...because I don't like our friendship to shatter...

Honestly, there are lots of questions bothering me, but I could not prioritize one...

What is between us?

Will this even work out?

Should there something to work out?

...and so much more that I couldn't even put them in a good structured question!

I just need some assurance...so that the pain won't strengthen and dominate my soul.

Because I think I already showed you that I want to have a relationship with you (I effin' don't know why so don't bother asking)...probably even showed you more.

Maybe because...it was unique and overwhelming...

So, if you really want/need/like me, just say it. Don't throw my questions back at me.
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Confrontation via text:

'There was nothing between us'...and it was too late. My heart was broken bad...real bad...

...let's just say it was a worthwhile experience. 'Good times' as most people say...because I learned and realized from it.
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The meet-up:

I'm the kind of person that needs closure every time something goes wrong, especially that time because I had work and I know I'd look stupid at work if I don't fix this.

A good conversation and explanation is all i need.

...so we met up...and talked...

I just wanted to know few stuff. I saw some flaws with the explanation, but I didn't bother to rebut, rather I tried to understand because there was no point.

We know it was not going to work out, especially now I just knew that there was someone else.

The end of our conversation was to be good friends...
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Insight:

At work, I realized how stupid I was because I easily gave my trust to you, but I had my reasons...

I know that too much of everything is not good, especially trust...but I was so sure in giving my trust on you (if you want to ask why, ask me personally).
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Reaction:

You said it yourself that you were once a counselor (to help people), but what you are doing is not a 'good way'. There are a lot of ways how to help people, and what you are doing isn't one of them.

What you are doing might affect you in the long run. I tell you, you're not the only counselor here buddy (just an FYI).

Yet still, I'm aware of my flaws, everyone has one. That's why we learn through experience.
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Now, I just texted a good friend (and a good friend of yours too) and we're okay now. Hopefully, we can talk soon.

The only concern that I'm facing right now is...you said you want us to be good friends, but why do I feel that you're turning your back on me.

Are you...?

You don't even text or reply...how can we be good friends then...?

If you're concern is that I might feel the same thing as before, don't worry... I learned...and that I'm SURE.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

A Day With Sumilon

Before I start this entry, I would like to give tribute to our Former President, Cory Aquino, for her unconditional love and support that she has given to the country... May you rest in peace...
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An environmental advocate as I am, I was simply stunned by Sumilon's extraordinary beauty...

It is full of elegance despite its simplicity...overflowed by natural resources plus their facilities, services and activities:

  • The Island Pavilion - where the food is being served...
  • Aquamarine - a shop at the eastern beach area and caters fully equipped snorkeling, diving gears, paddle boats, windsurfing boards, and kayaks.
  • Ocean Exploration - includes Scuba Diving Adventure, Snorkeling Trips with fish feeding and Windsurfing.
  • Discover the Island - with an afternoon Tea Party, Birdwatching, Cave tours, Lagoon fishing, Hiking, Massage, Trekking, etc.
...getting interested??? Wait until you see a video of Sumilon Blue Water:


Sumilon Bluewater Beach Resort is owned and managed by Almont Holdings Incorporated (AHI) and is the sister resort of Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort.

Thanks to Pinoy World, I was given the chance to visit Sumilon Bluewater Beach Resort and experience their life in the Island. I also had the chance to talk to the Resident Manager of Sumilon Bluewater, Mr. Greg Perral, and with him (also with the support of the crew) the Sumilon Island can never go wrong!

One of the highlights that I will never forget while Sumilon's breeze was massaging my body and soul was the conversation I had with Mr. Ruben Licera (owner/editor of Pinoy World) and how they struggle for Sumilon's survival...until now and I commened you guys for your effort's SUCCESS!

Here are some photos during the event:





Our Sumptuous food offerings were provided by the in-house island kitchen managed by Chef de Partie Buddy Amodia.





The Trash Bin:




The Bridge

Random pics:







(Some pics are by: Clarence, Bryan Karl and Ethelbert)


For more Information and Reservation:

Telefax: (63-32) 481-0801
Email: sumilon@bluewater.com.ph
Web: www.bluewater.com.ph

Manila Office:

Room 1918 Cityland/ Herrera Tower
98 Herrera corner Valero St.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel: (63-2) 817-5751; 887-1348
Fax: (63-2) 893-5391
Email: sumilon@bluewater.com.ph