Another sister will take the UPCAT

Sister: Ate, ano ba OK na course sa UP?
Me: Ewan. Lahat. Kaw, kung ano gusto mo.
Sister: Ung Psychology, ano difference ng BA sa BS?
Me: Yung isa pre-law, yung isa pre-med.
Sister: Meron bang criminology na course, yung parang sa CSI?
Me: Wala.
Sister: Parang type ko kasi mag-Applied Physics eh.
Me: Ikaw bahala.
-----------------the next day---------------
Sister: Eh mag-Business Administration and Accountancy kaya ako?
Me: Bawal ang gaya-gaya!
Sister: Eh kung Business Administration lang?
Me: Bawal nga gaya-gaya eh!
-----------------few days later-------------------
Sister: Parang gusto ko ng Broadcasting Communications... ano ba yun?
Me: Yung course ni Ros, yung classmate ko nung high school..
Sister: Eh ano yung pharmacy?
Me: Yung sa pharmacist. Basta lam ko may board exam yun.
Sister: Ano yung difference ng Geodetic Engineering sa Industrial Engineering?
Me: Yung isa sa lupa, yung isa.... course ni Kristine (my other sister)
Sister: Ano yung Organizational Communications?
Me: Hindi ko alam.
Sister: Eh yung Behavioral Studies?
Me: Hindi ko pa rin alam.
Sister: Ba't hindi mo alam!?
Me: Wala akong kilalang ganun eh!
Sister: Eh yung Physical Therapy, OK ba yun?
Me: Basta alam ko course yun ni Miriam Quiambao.

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I am such a great adviser. Harharharh!

Whattabatch 100%

Thanks to the One up there who made all of this happen
Thanks to all of those who prayed for me and for the batch
Thanks to my everdearest family for their unending support
Thanks to our professors for imparting their knowledge, and their endless patience
Thanks to our reviewers for...reviewing us
Thanks to the Alumni Relations Ad HOc of UP JPIA for providing us our envelopes, pencils and erasers

We did it! Yay!

Yeah. I know this is an entry long overdue. I was too busy celebrating and being happy... and then I got busy with completing the work requirements. Yeah. WORK. Now that's another entry.

Wala ako sa picture kasi ako yung kumuha.

UP MEME

Got this from Dyan....Ako rin!

( ) worried about getting bullied by fratmen or getting killed in a riot
( ) got bullied by fratmen or was killed in a riot
(X) witnessed a riot
(X) watched the oblation run
( ) made friends with a teacher
( ) was tricked as a freshman into attending a rally / prayer meeting
(X) wore red or black on one of those wear red or wear black days
( ) wore red on Valentines Day
(X ) wore black on Valentine's Day
(X) celebrated a birthday at Mang Jimmy's
( ) learned UP Naming Mahal ----- Oh nooooooo.... di ko pa rin alam
(X) got on the dean’s list (CS or US)
( ) slept on a bench
( ) was an RA (registration assistant) or SA
( ) lied or begged to an RA for a slot in class
(X) participated in a there's-only-one-more-slot-are you-feeling-lucky? ---during registration
(X) jogged around the campus
(X) visited the Vargas Museum
(X) knew at least one xerox lady, manong, or technician by name
( ) attended university level graduation
( ) got an activist for a teacher
( ) itched from higad bites
( ) had gotten a 5.0 in something ---- 4.0 ....hehehehehe
(X) had taken a crap in school
(X) watched a La Salle vs. Ateneo UAAP game ------ sa TV
(X) watched a UP vs. any school basketball game ------ sa TV
(X) gave a powerpoint presentation
(X) studied in CASAA
(x) studied in McDonald's or Jollibee Philcoa for one full night and bought just one regular-sized drink ---- hindi naman one full night
( ) studied along Katipunan
( ) studied along Katipunan and affected the mannerisms of a stereotypical Atenean
( )) watch a play that's not required for CommIII
(X) went stargazing
(X) ate in Chocolate Kiss, Tea Room (in CHE) or Chateau Verde
(X) slept in the lib
( ) struck up a conversation with a taong grasa
( ) wrote to / for the collegian
( ) seriously pondered about the identity/ies of the people described in Eksenang Peyups
(X) went to the chapel (either of the two)
(X) got a pebble stuck in your shoe/slippers while walking in Sunken Garden
( ) cut class with your block to watch a movie (not with my block though)
( ) had a voltes V for a teacher
( ) took a class under Joseph Palis
( ) lied to the transcript lady to get a transcript earlier than the standard 3 months
(X) went to a Freshman-only concert (where you had to show your form 5 to prove freshmanhood)
(X) subsisted on just streetfood (fishballs, half footlongs, kwekwek, squidballs/rolls, mais, dirty ice cream) for a day
( ) learned how to smoke ----- tried to smoke
(X) went on an out-of-town trip during a break with blockmates or orgmates
( ) fell in love ------- . . .
(X ) actually read the book you keep borrowing from the lib
(X) played cards during your free time
(X) dress in business attire ----- OF COURSE!!!! ^_^
( ) sumabit sa jeep
( ) got sung to or sung to someone in class during Valentine's day
(X) watched the lantern parade
(X) helped out a total stranger
( ) helped out a total stranger because he/she was hot
(X) learned to stay awake for more than 24-48 hours straight
( ) got bullied by fratmen and feeling cool wannabe people who were actually losers
( ) took Wednesday and/or Sat classes WILLINGLY
( ) volunteered for the pahinungod
(X) ate "tasteless white sauce" pasta from cock-a-noodle-doo
( ) got a boyfriend/girlfriend
(X) took time to read the vandalism in the CR
( ) watched a sexy art film for any GE class
(X ) got held up or pickpocketed
( ) felt depressed because you were not as good academically (or popular) as you were in high school
(X) did a last minute paper
(X) had spent a lot for 1x1 ID pictures (for index cards and teachers’ seat plans)
(X) got exempted from final exams ---- only appplicable to GE subjects
( ) got exempted from a final exam but still took it
( ) attended a varsity pep rally
( ) watched LIVE AIDS, Androgyny, Maskipaps or any well-known variety show
( ) promised to quit smoking
(X) got into at least one (org- or council-sponsored) adventure race
(X) knew where the best restrooms are on campus ----- sa Econ
(X) joined an org
(X) allowed yourself to make mistakes
( ) went to the gym in spite of having no PE class just to ogle varsity players / cute boys
(X) took summer classes
(X) admired the oblation
( ) made a video for a project
( ) had a crush on a teacher
( ) had a teacher who had a crush on / tried to court you
( ) attended your ROTC Bivouac
( ) faked sickness to get an absence excused
( ) got your car scratched by one of those "kuya bantayan ko kotse niyo" kids
( ) took a PE class where you had to pay for tuition (i.e. sportsclimbing, ten pin bowling, scuba diving, etC)
(X) went to school in your crappiest yet most comfy clothes
(X) learned how to use the Bayantel pay phones
(X) participated in school activities
( ) caught the UP Pep Tryouts
( ) dated someone from UP
(X) rode an IKOT and TOKI
(X) found a tambayan
( ) went drinking at Sarah's
( ) learned how to beg for a higher grade
( ) used your 6 allowable absences wisely
( ) lived in a dorm
( ) volunteered to be beadle or go-to guy for your group / class
(X) had the worst schedule
(X) realized that there really is just one coconut tree on the sunken garden
(X ) not used up all 6 allowable absences
(X) ate in ISSI, Treehouse, Mama Thai's and other more obscure cafeterias
(X) ate food Aristocart-style
(X) was active in your org
(X) attended an ACLE
(X) got as many app forms as you can during the job fair ----- didn't fill them all out though.....
(X) learned how to cram ---- learned the art of cramming....
(X) sold tickets for (or watch) an org-sponsored movie premiere
( ) saved money to Xerox all of your seatmate’s notes
( ) had accidentally seen a make-out session
(X) slept in class
( ) finished a homework / assignment / paper in the shopping center or philcoa
(X) had mountains of unused sample exams and/or old testaments
(X) resolved to be "better this semester"
( ) slept during a test
(X) had groupmates from hell (ie no-shows, babblers, dependents, airheads, dreamers, idea stealers, plagiarists)
(X) learned how to work with groupmates from hell
( ) perfected the art of parking on campus
(X) had a bad encounter with one of the guards on campus
(X) developed a love for sisig
(X) practiced those UP cheers in the first meeting for PE class
( ) looked at microfilms in the library or poked through archives
(X) reserved a classroom, AVR, etc. for a class or org function
(X) attended UP Fair ---- SYEMPREEEEEE!!!!
(X) went to a library other than your own college's to research
(X) lost a perfectly functioning umbrella
(X) used consultation hours properly
( ) went to the Guidance Office for real,heart-to-heart guidance
( ) went to the infirmatay
( ) Attend class with a hangover...
( ) Drink beer or alcohol while inside UP grounds..
(X) Walked all the way to Philcoa or Katipunan from UP (or a 2km radius from campus grounds)
( ) Buy frogs from NSRI or a Bio department...
( ) Maxed out on the 6 allowed unexcused absences but DID NOT drop
( ) Got invited or pursued by a sorority or fraternity
(X) Wore slippers to school
(X) Had a professor who smoked in class.
( ) Got diagnosed by the Infirmary as pregnant or infected with STD
(X) Got all the subjects you enlisted in CRS
( ) Got an INC or DROP in one of your subjects
( ) Shifted to another course
(X) Lost your cellphone inside the campus ---- sa UP-SM na jeep
(X) Attended a boring seminar
(X) Manipulated data ---- doctorate degree in data manipulation ^_^
(X) got pissed at your professors
(X) hanged out at one of the benches along the acad oval (alone or otherwise)

Snapshots

180+ pages
Four members
One group
Infinite learnings

I was surprised that we finished it relatively early; considering that we had no compiled market or technical study last Monday. We camped out in our house this week to finish it. Good thing the professors were cooperative.

Though classes were already suspended, the deadline remained. We would have passed before lunch time had there not been a rally in Quezon Avenue and QC Circle. We were the third group that passed the study. Amazing!(applause)

A heartfelt thanks to all my groupmates. Thanks for your strength, wits, momentary keserness and humor
Thank you to all the groups that shared information
And thank You Lord all Your guidance and support.

Yay! Go feasib 11! We did it! Defense na lang. ^_^

(Blogger could not upload photos as of this time)

Chorale Chorus

Despite the stress, pressure and craziness brought by the event, I could still honestly say that it was a fun-filled and very fulfilling experience. I had the chance to conduct once again (sadly, hindi pa rin ako nakakanta).






Thanks to the choir who were willing to practice, despite the numerous tasks.
Sopranos: Rich, Ange, Jihan, Kaye, KC, Abby Wu
Altos: Crystle, Mela, Nhey, Rach, Milcah, Hazel
Tenors: Kitch, Aldrin, Ruel, Janno, Lawrence, Stan
Basses (tama ba plural?):Russ, Brian, Miguel, Jon, Baj, Roger

And of course, sa matindi naming pianist na si Kat Caalim na nung lunch lang nakita yung piece at may less than 3 hours na practice lamang! Thank you for sharing your talent!










Up to now, kinakanta ko pa rin yung Kumukutikutitap. Problema, alto part yung kabisado ko. So in alto tune ko sya kinakanta. Wish ko lang pagdating ng January makalimutan ko na sya.

Kudos to the SAG team for all their hard work!
And thank you God for giving us those talents! Para po sa Inyo yun!

And yeap, Springplum is right. We were definitely the happiest losers that night! Harharhar! XD

Elegy to my P500

I lost my wallet...
I found it eventually.I left it in the lib.

Contents:
Before Losing:
UP ID
Laking National Card
Expired Driver's License
Medical Insurance Card
Old Receipts, Calendar, Draw lots paper and other stuff
P2,100 plus coins

After Finding:
UP ID
Laking National Card
Expired Driver's License
Medical Insurance Card
Old Receipts, Calendar, Draw lots paper and other stuff
P1,600 plus coins

That P2,000 was my payment for my grad pic chosen package. Initally, I decided to avail for the P1,000 package. But, well... Bwahaha.

I'm stil thankful though na hindi nilimas yung laman ng wallet. Tinira pa yung barya, pamasahe rin yun. May kelangan siguro bayaran talaga. Sana hindi naman mauwi sa bisyo yung P500 na nawala. Or automatic nya siguro kinuha yung reward nya for finding my wallet. Anyway, salamat pa rin sa kung sinuman yun.

Barbies

The theme of the blogs I just read: Barbs. It is an academic craft perfected over time.

Marketing Plan. 10 pages of truth. 73 pages of lies.
Form over substance.

Tuwang-tuwa siguro si Satanas tuwing finals weeks sa dami ng papers na puno ng kasinungalingan ng mga estudyante.

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One subject to go...
The Ultimate Exam
BA 118 Finals

My final, and I do mean FINAL, exam in BA 118.

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Death is inevitable. It is a part of life.
But that thought doesn't make it easier for those who were left.

Notes in Finex

The theory was proven right.
Winning the FINEX is inversely proportional to winning the UAAP Cheering Competition.
Ok, so this is the only the second time this happened.
So it's not really a theory.
A semi-theory maybe, or a theory in the making.

Anyway.

The Highlights:

Round 1:

UP's Answer: B, Ateneo's Answer: C

Mak: *insert his point here*
Board of Judges: yes, yes (nod, nod)
Mak: *expounds his point more*
Judge: Hmmmm
Atenean Guy (arrogantly): But , so C is an incorrect answer!
Mak (Cool and Humble): But , isn't that right sir?
-----moments of tense silence------

Board of Judges: The question is voided.

YAY!!!!

Round 2:

Question: Something about ROE and Leases, True-or-False question type
UP and Ateneo's Answer: B, UST and DLSU's answer: C
Atenean Guy (same as above): According to the Financial ...Book by ...., chapter something, the *blah blah*
Judge: But blah blah
Atenean Guy: *reiterates his point*
Judge: blah blah
Mak makes his presence known again.
Mak: Yes, I agree with him.
Laughter
Mak: We read the same book. I think that was in Chapter 11, right?
Hands the text to the Board of Judges. BOD reads the text.
Judge: The chapter you read only deals with blah blah. Thus, the answer is still C.

UP professors challenges the decision.
Sir Peds reasons out.









Sir Peds and Sir Jude Doliente in action.

Sir Peds:
Judge: Yes, I agree that we can prove that arithmetically, but blah blah.
Sir Peds: *explains explains*
Judge: However, that is in theory, bsaed from the text you read. The decision of
the BOJ still remains.
Crowd questions the reason for the decision of the BOD.
JUdge: Because in practice....

Ay, CHE! -.-


Timer: 5,4,3,2,1....raise your answers.
UP's Answer: B (LIFO), Ateneo, DLSU-Manila, and UST's Answer: D (No Effect)
Mam Dani Salazar: *covers her face*
Sir Peds: *stiff with tension*
Quizmaster: And the answer is...B
UP: WAHOOOOO!!!! (a warm of applause ---yes, a warm of applause :P)

Ending round 2 with three questions ahead of UST.








Announcer: We'll now take a Lunchbreak. According to my Patek Phillip watch, it is now 1:50.

PATEK PHILLIP! Go Sir Clemente!

Round 3 Quizmaster:










I just noticed that the judges defended their answer, twice, by reasoning: "But
in practice..." Ohcomeon. As said by Quizmaster 3: "We have 50 theoretical Questions." It's a contest in Finance.
Theoretical questions have theoretical answers.

Mak, da poste. Four rounds! Wohooooo! Ang tindeeeeee! Naks, proud si Germee. XD
Gillianne, insert all subjects here Goddess. Naks, proud si..... sina Sir Peds, Mam Dani, Sir Dave,etc. XP

Happy Birthday Sir Dave! (Sept 27)
Happy Birthday Jubal (Sept 28),akalain mo, abot ni Jubal yung bar sa MRT! :)

Side Scenes:

Emergecy Sandals. P60. Aside from soaking us wet, the rain ruined may shoes.
	Crystle eating...
Free Starbucks...supposedly. Sayang, naubusan kami. -.- Free Tall Coffe Jelly sana.

Ah, after all th drama, the day ended with UP as the champion! YEHEY! For the 4th time! UP won 4 out of all 7 FINEX Competitions.
Scores:(tama ba?)
UP: 780
UST: 660
DLSU: 640
ADMU:?
Lasalle-Dasma:?

CONGRATS TO THE UP FINEX TEAM 2005!























After the announcement of winners, we started to cheer the UP Cheer: U-nibersidad, ng Pilipinas, which ended up being cheered as:
U-nibersidad ng Pilipinas (everybody cheers)
U-nibersidad ng Pilipinas (some cheer)
U-nibersidad ng Pilipinas (fades out)

Hindi kinaya. It was not a cheering competition anyway.

Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/melodymedley/
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I just realized that if you own the camera, chances are, you will be taking the
pictures, moderately being in the pictures, and you will upload those pictures. Hehehehe.

Majors and Minors

Maroons Winning Streak. Hoorah! Hoorah! 3-0. Finally, I could really cheer for the Maroons. They are real contenders this time. Though we owe those points to the ex-DLSU players. Nyehehe.

UP vs. UST. 69-66
UP vs. DLSU. 61-56
UP vs. NU. 81-59

Maybe its time to purchase a UP Jacket. In my five years in the university, I have never watched a game LIVE. Hopefully, time and opportunity will allow me to watch one game this season. The championship maybe? ^_^

Pinoy Blonde. A funny, pointless movie. For Php80, I didn't get my money's worth. It was worse than Madagascar's plot. Cool soundtrack though. And good animation. Read Fuyu's review on this.

TaraRun. My dad and I ran in my org's Fund Run Project: JPIA's TaraRun, Year 3. The 6Km category. Of course, we didn't win. It felt good running in UP's grounds again. I told him that we should join the 12Km category next year. Hehehehe. Time to train for that. I think it was a super revenue generator judging from the number of participants. However, JPIA had to outsource some marshalls since the sophies and juniors had their exams (Sunday is exam day in BA -_-). I felt kinda guilty since I was running instead of helping out. But, it was my dad's idea to run. And I was excited to participate too. ^_^

We were just finishing our first round while the 21Km runners were already in their third round. And there was this young girl (I think as young as my youngest sister), who ran in the 12Km category. Amazing.

It's still July. It's only July. I had my internship just 2 months ago, and it feels like that happened a long looooong time ago. Time is passing slowly. Good. I'm going to be 20 for a little while longer...