Striking back

Its almost four months since my last entry. Just bear with me, im coping from busy work schedules and lots of class homeworks and case studies. I have no longer the luxury of time to keep you updated on whats happening and whats running on my mind.

BTW, let me introduce to you Della Maga, my saviour and my companion. She will keep me online always.

Keep you posted right after this semester ends.

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Day One in UP

I attended my first bridging course on Basic Accounting for non-accountants. Again I was late. When was the last time I promptly entered my classes? And office? I hate mornings because I hate to wake up early. I love mornings because I love to snuggle on my warm pillows with Noodles and his gang on my feet. Oh mornings, you are making my day so hard. I can’t stand being pressed against 8:00am.

Accounting. I told myself this is the real thing. I know it’s totally different now when it is already doing decisions on your own, unlike before you were send out to school just because it was the right thing to do. I don’t even understand why I was in school wayback in MSU and in NDDC-HS. I don’t even got the point why I was an engineer, when in fact, and again for so many attempts choosing an engineering job, I landed in a job too close to be far on my field. But that was before. Im re-living my life now on my own. I entered the room and I went directly to the front seat.

Nosebleed. To the nth level. Malay ko ba sa pinagsasabi ng lecturer. I felt dreamy and snoozing after an hour. But at the end of the day, I managed to balance Assets equals Liabilities and Capital. Without the remaining centavos. Duh!

It was day one and as quoting Yami, “nalilo ako utok”.

Next: Financial Management. I love this, I can see now myself being the tough financial consultant of Aboytiis Lang. Well for now tiis lang talaga muna…

Bye for now, Ricky Lo is waiting for me at my doorsteps.

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Moving forward

Master's Degree. I passed the entrance examination. What a great relief to an engineer who doesn't know how to solve age and work problems and doesnt know what mobocracy means.

Don't you know what pushed me to go back to school? Silly as it may seem but i wanted to have a portrait hangin on my parent's home's wall of pride, a picture of a man dressed in a black graduation gown holding a wide smile, just as like my brother's and sister's framed pictures. Hope this time, I wanted to march with papsi and mamsi, and hope this time i'll no longer belong to the shy pages of the yearbook. And maybe this time I can say, graduate na ako. Hirap pala yung kulang kulang.

Welcome me UP...see you this June.

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The first time ever I saw your face

Originally sung by Roberta Flack, David's version was too romantic that almost melt (my) heart. Imagine an emo rocker singing his heart and soul, what else can you ask for in this true talent?

I thought Simon gave him a difficult round when he chose this song for David. But I was wrong. His version was fantastic and almost perfect. Here's the romantic song...

The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the empty skies, my love,
To the dark and the empty skies.

The first time ever I kissed your mouth
And felt your heart beat close to mine
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command, my love
That was there at my command.

And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last till the end of time my love
It would last till the end of time my love
The first time ever I saw your face, your face, your face, your face


American Idol will conclude a minute from now with the showdown of the two Davids. I could not wait to watch.

Go on David...rock my world.

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My Death Card

May 17, 2008. 11:00 pm at the windy Mountain View Park. The higher elevation with a perfect view of Cebu's city lights.

This was my first Death Card. But nope, I was not read using the regular tarot deck. The person who made the reading was even a complete stranger to me. Jane was a participant to our Psionics I, it was her first to be with the group. She didnt know me, neither me to her. I was helping facilitate their workshop on ...

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Pit-os

"Straight Ahead' leads me to this almost end of Cebu City. This is the colorful and "blooming" facade of Riverdale Community developed by Crown Asia. I wonder why there was no written distance on it. I was deceived by their signage!

The place seems to be scenes from my daydreams...very idyllic and captivating. It is set on a mountain top overviewing Cebu...the lush green environment is refreshing...the model units are so charming. I wanna retreat in this tranquil place...

Lesson learned: Just go straight ahead. Just straight ahead. Life has many surprises. Be surprised too.

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The next American Idol

David Cook. The Next rockstar sensation. David is a pure talent, more than just the voice, he has "it." He never missed to surprise viewers every week and no dull moments with him; he knows how to re-invent himself and showcases who the real David is.

I would be surprise if he will not be the next American Idol.

BTW, he was not included on my top 6 forecast when the final 12 was selected. Thats the good thing in him, he knows how to convince me to watch him each week and eventually have me as his fan.

I believe this will be a battle of the two Davids. I will not be surprise also if David Archuleta will win. Definitely he can sing, and has personality but one thing i hate in him: he was the same david when he started the audition. Simply put, im bored with his old antics.

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Bad Realization

Beachfront reception during Aynee's wedding. 'twas my first time in (H)inopacan, Leyte (as in Hindang, Hilongos and Hormoc). This was the fellowship of the heavy weight carrot cake: Marchae, Kristin Dust and beside me Snerry Jake.

Now i realize ang pogi ko pala. Sorry guys, i told you NO TO FRENSTER, that's why im posting it here. Toinks.

Oooppss...Norald was behind the cam. He is the Lord of the Cake.

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A wedding story

"The trouble with some woman is that

they get all excited about nothing, and then marry him"

-Cher

Best wishes to you!

Catch her on: http://thestorynook.blogspot.com/

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Astig ng MSUAN!

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) yesterday announced that 667 out of 1,175 examinees passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in Manila and Cebu this April 2008.

The PRC also announced that the results of two examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.

The results were released in one working day after the last day of examination.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on May 5, 2008 and end on May 20, 2008.

The following are the top 10 passers of the April 2008 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examinations:
1. Ronald Lagumbay Hidalgo, Mindanao State University-General
Santos City, 91.80;
2. Benjer Albaran Acosta, Mindanao State University-General
Santos City, 90.60;
3. Chanly Lanaja Callano, Mindanao State University-General
Santos City, 89.70;
4. Kenneth Genela Reuyan, Cebu Institute of Technology,
89.55;
5. Lee Aldrich Rimando Rimando, De La Salle University-Manila,
88.95;
6. Generoso Tebordo de la Cerna, Cebu Institute of Technology,
88.50;
7. Mark Benson Hernandez Yamat, Mapua Institute of Technology,
88.45;
8. Ralph Ian Empeno Lagunay, Mindanao State University-Iligan
Institute of Technology, 88.25;
Garry Quirigo Tercero, University of Cebu,
88.25;
9. Joseph Lester Felicilda Galindo, Mindanao State University, Iligan
Institute of Technology, 87.90;
10. Bob Lester Rimando Rimando, De La Salle University-Manila,
87.50.

The top performing schools with 10 to 24 examinees during the April 2008 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination are:
1. Mindanao State University-General Santos City (100 percent) all 15 examinees passing.
2. Central Visayas State C.A.F.T.-Tagbilaran (90 percent) 9 of 10 examinees passing.
3. University of Sto. Tomas (79 percent) with 11 of 14 examinees passing.
The top performing schools with 25 to 85 examinees are:
1. Batangas State University-Batangas (98 percent) 45 of 46 examinees passing.
2. University of Cebu (78 percent) 40 of 51 examinees passing.
3. Cebu Institute of Technology (73 percent) 36 of 49 examinees passing.
Meanwhile, the following successful examinees garnered the 10 highest places in the Certified Plant Mechanic examination:
1. Dexter Dumlao Galinato, Cagayan de Oro Colleges,
81.70;
2. Joseph Adame Dalde, Mindanao Polytechnic State College,
78.90;
3. Boy Ruztan Doctor Tanieza, Technical School,
76.05;
4. Caryl Gamale Luzon, Mindanao Polytechnic State College,
75.85;
5. Melody Ann Eco Britos, Mindanao Polytechnic State College,
75.55;
6. Philip Barcela Aranzo, University of Nueva Cacere,
75.35;
7. Arsenio Afunggol Villarico, Camarines Sur State Agricultural
College, 74.60;
8. Harold Kenn Desierto Dumadag, Mindanao Polytechnic State College,
74.10;
9. Berlyn Gamale Luzon, Mindanao Polytechnic State Collge,
73.95;
10. Dandy Almoite Labuga, Misamis Institute of Technology,
73.75.

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