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I'm now here in a sleepover with Dani, Che and Jesyl. We have to get up for Saturday service class in around two hours, but we're still here letting our hearts do the talking. Well, now that I'm typing, they're trying to sleep already.

I realized.. It's so different when they're the ones I'm with. Shots are sweeter and more colorful. Safer to chug down, too. I look at them while dancing, and I ask myself who these new people are, and why they are so fun to be with! 

I must be blessed. Good night :)

I started another online project, and I hope to successfully pursue this even after 365 days. I guess only a few people should know about it for now, although a good bunch of readers usually serve as the greatest motivation to keep on updating.

So, who else is working on a Project 365? Let me know :)

PS. I watched I Love You Goodbye at the theatre alone. "Albiyapstairs."  Haha! 

My cellphone was set to ring at four pm on December 31. "Call Matt, prediction evaluation haha"

When it did, I unearthed a folded piece of paper, with a pressed sunflower in between. Lookie at what I found.

Predictions for 2009 =)
1. I will go to the school that I really want, but the decision will be made at the last minute. (probably)
2. I will get a paycheck for a cool job that I accomplished.
3. I will grow taller. 5'7 to 5'8.
4. I'm probably gonna shift courses cos I'm always undecided.
5. I will change the way I dress/look.
6. I will talk to Matt and we will evaluate our predictions together.
7. I will have a very BI friend.
8. I will fall in love again hahaha.
9. I will have a funny, gay college friend.
10. I will miss Zobel, ATC, my friends and all but will be more happy to have moved on anyway.

I did grow taller, only not until 5'7 nor 5'8. I also did not shift courses because I'm pretty much okay with Human Bio now (and technically, we're not allowed yet). The rest, yeah - they all came true.

Matt's list pretty much happened as well, except when he (annoyingly) put "I will go to Senior Prom alone." What a charmer he is.

Tsk. Whadddyoo know. <3

I've always been warned to not get attached to college friends. It's too risky!

They flunk a subject, they get held back.
They realize their "calling", they shift.
They get offered to become an artista, they don't come to school the next day. (joke saka na yun guyzzz)
They get a chance to live in greener pastures, and be with their families... what choice do we have. They fly away.

"Stick to your high school barkada."
This was the original game plan.

But we all eventually admitted that we needed someone there.
Someone to be with during the long two hour breaks.
Someone to be late with when two hours just ain't enough.
Someone to endure the stinky cats with.
Someone to BUZZ at 2 am, asking about the progress of his/her paper.
Someone to sit with at the back when terror professors are passing chalks and calling people sloppy.
Really.. Someone to just share this new world with. Sorry na, frosh kasi :)

Cue the entrance of college friends.
When did I start to call you BBB anyway?
And when did we grow to be Happy Everyday?

Probably when I realized that I have truly found friends in you.
And when I stopped denying that you're the people I want to be stuck with until we're hot young doctors who will save the world (after braving the quevadas este cadavers, of course).

"Stick to the people who have no choice but to be stuck with you too."
I guess that's the game plan now. :)

I really don't know who among us will stay.
But this is for all of you whom I tagged - life goes on.
People come and go, so don't make any promises for tomorrow.
Why do you have to, if you are happy enough today?

"If you are patient, if you have faith, you will know in your heart when the right time for promises has come.
And when that time arrives,
then you will see that you have both lost nothing by setting each other free,
and have instead gained a richer, fuller life,
a wealth of experiences,
and a stronger certainty of your desires.
But should they not return to you,
then life hasn't cheated you because no promises were broken.
Your bitterness will not last long,
and you will feel thankful and blessed that at the very least,
this beautiful soul has colored your life."

Bading, akala ko pang ex-boyfriend lang yan. Naloka me.

MAE BABY - I dread the first day of school that we'll realize that you're REALLY not gonna be there anymore. One less Sun subscriber to call when I'm lost, and one less person to save a seat for. But you - I'm excited for you in a way :) Sinabi ko na yun, teh. I'm excited for your world to expand. Puputi ka sa States! Makakahanap ka ng nigga boyfriend. PLEASE Ikaw na lang si Macy! Or MaeC (pang-popstar gago) You'll get to a good school and have a secured life. You'll meet people just like us, maybe even better :) MOST IMPORTANTLY, you will come back. We will scream! "GAGO MAE DOCTOR NA KAMI WASAP!" Tapos mashoshock ako.. "GAGO MAE BLONDE KA NA!!" Wahahahahahaha. Kaloka.

FOR THE REST OF US WHO WILL BE LEFT HERE IN THE THIRD WORLD - Life goes on. We will make more memories, and build stronger friendships. We'll course through each day knowing that someone will always be there :) We'll probably be forced to be really close, to the point na matatakot na tayo na mabawasan pa ulit. But that's no reason to be scared, divaah. May sinabi ako dati sa turnover speech ko gago quotable quote! "Every song ends, but that's no reason to not enjoy the music."

CHOS :)

Have a safe flight, Mae :)
You will always be part of BBB and Heggets. <3

My englcom argumentative essay.

The Reproductive Health Bill and Population Development Act of 2008 (hereafter RH Bill) is an act providing for a national policy on reproductive health, responsible parenthood and population development, and for other purposes. It was primarily authored by Albay First District Representative Edcel Lagman and is now co-authored by about 130 more lawmakers. The bill covers the following aspects: "information and access to natural and modern family planning; maternal, infant and child health and nutrition; promotion of breast feeding; prevention of abortion and management of post-abortion complications; adolescent and youth health; prevention and management of reproductive tract infections, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases; elimination of violence against women; counseling on sexuality and sexual and reproductive health; treatment of breast and reproductive tract cancers; male involvement and participation in reproductive health; prevention and treatment of infertility; and reproductive health education for the youth." (House Bill No. 5043 Sections I-III, 2008) More than a year has passed since the bill's original authorship, but it still remains a controversial issue in the legislative assembly. Consequently, it has also sparked debates among economists, sociologists, health experts, religious organizations and ordinary members of the community. This is why it is only appropriate for me, a concerned student and Filipino citizen, to offer my assessment. After reading the full text of the bill and the opposing arguments among different sectors, I am now brought to an unwavering stand. The RH Bill must be immediately legislated because as clearly stated in its policies and objectives, it promotes awareness and education, ensures public health and disease prevention and enables the government to play its role in the overall welfare of the citizens.
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A few random thoughts while waiting for my mom to arrive so we can go home.

I'm happy to have made one million memories in high school.

This is us heading to go out after senior prom :)

And I'll be happy to make a million more.

Funny how things seemed so simple during our first term.
Here's to four more until we're in med school!

PS. Look at this cutie patootie. He looks like a five year old!

Hi, birthday boy. What's our plan for tomorrow? :)

Nothing, just some random irrelevance that made my day today. I'm sure it will still serve the same purpose when I look back to it months from now :)

This term has been an underestimated roller coaster for me.

I would have said unexpected, but what with all the things I got myself into, hmm. Duh.

But right now I'm writing cos I'm not okay.
And stupid 140 characters in Twitter are not enough.

I'm not okayy.
Let me make myself feel worse.

1. Trig 78% and Soctec 80% broke my supposed comeback.
2. Hmm, the extremities of the male population (okay, just one)
3. English argumentative essay, Soctec final paper, four more exams.
4. Saturday. December 12. Saturday. I suck.

I hate how I can't say I didn't expect this. Now I'm left to admit that I simply didn't expect it to be this way.

STUPID ROLLER COASTER. Haha let me throw up in the middle of it.

I can't help but smile!! It will be such an achievement to be able to pull up all my grades because of my hard work!
3.0 Chemistry
4.0 Chem Lab
3.0 Compana
3.5 Compana Lab
3.5 Trig
4.0 Soctec
3.5 Englcom
4.0 PE

Aside from that I will finally be able to finish all these SC concerns:
COFS
Free Planner Bracelets
COS Yellow Pages

How?

The Law of Attraction simply says that you attract into your life whatever you think about. Your dominant thoughts will find a way to manifest. (Steve Pavlina, 2006)

I don't think I have fully realized that yet, but seriously, I might fail Chemistry!!
I can't imagine myself repeating that class next term and being held back from the next subjects.
Nag-aaral ako sa lagay na yan ah! 

NAIINIS AKO.

Stop it with all your hidden agenda. I know how to play the game, just so you know. I've always been humble and understanding, but I won't let you take advantage anymore. YOU - all of you.

:) :)

This week, I had been so consumed with academic stress that I literally didn't have time for anything else.

Things I would've done if it weren't for my comparative anatomy and trig exams:
1. Do student council project proposals
2. Watch Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy and Glee
3. Lunch out with Yaya
4. Cut my nails (hahaha)
5. Shave my legs (HAHAHA)
6. Blog in Candy :(
7. Derma laser session
8. Catch up on Chemistry, SocTec and PE
9. Exercise
10. Go out with friends

So finally, a free three-day weekend to do all these! Let's see how much I accomplish :)

PS You noticed how I didn't bother write "sleep"? Hindi kasi uso yun sa block namin eh. Kayz. Crazy how much my course is taking away from me.

As you may or may not know, I've been blogging regularly in my COC Blog since December 2008. However, as much as I recognize the exclusive privilege and extraordinary perks of writing there, I'd still like to have a more personal outlet. You know, a place where I can talk about my random irrelevance and everyday whatnots without reading twice for parallel sentences and wrong grammar. I don't want to worry if or not my "target readers" would be able to relate. Besides, in two months or so, I'd be asked to evacuate my little corner in the COC blog anyway.

So, should I write here again? What with the age of Twitter and Tumblr, do I still have room for my first love?

Come on, LJ. We both know I never really left you anyway.
Aura

1. Do you know someone named Amanda?
Yes.

2. Do you know anyone named Chris?
Yes.

3. Ever kissed anyone with a name starting with R?
No.

4. Do you have any siblings?
Yes, 3.

5. Do you look alike?
No, they got all the ugly recessive genes.

6. What color are the walls in your bedroom?
Greenish white.

8. Are you named after a grandparent?
Yes. My mom's mom name was Aurea.

9. Are you a heavy sleeper?
No :(

10. Who did you last hug?
Nathan

11. Are you taller than 5'3"?
Yes yes yo. :-|

12. Eaten a bug before?
Dried maggots, yes. Cos it's a "delicacy" haha

13. Ever seen a dead body other than at a funeral?
Ah, no :(

16. Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Louisa, for the school paper article.

18. What did it say?
She told me what her email address is

19. Are you jealous?
Just paranoid.

20. What made you smile today?
I finally finished Eclipse!

21. What did you do today?
Sleep, read, eat, mass :)

22. What did you do yesterday?
A LOT! The only thing I planned was going to Ira's for our CL project. But then I ended up going to a waxing salon (only to find out that they're closed). Then I went home, but soon after my dad asked me to withdraw money to pay for my sister's friend's sutures and injections, since our dog bit her. Then Jan and I decided to go to Nathan's house to be stupid together and feel better :)

23. What's the first thing you would do with a million dollars?
Decide how to spend it rationally.

25. How many hours did you sleep for last night?
9? I love weekends.

26. Who was the last person you had a sleep over with?
LSYC facilitators! :)

27. Who's the last person that creeped you out?
The doctor in the Silent Scream film.

28. Do you like your school?
Of course I do :)

29. What jewelery are you wearing?
Bright yellow round earrings.

30. Anything fun happen today?
Actually, nothing yet!

31. Anything bad happen today?
We missed the mass.

32. Are you on any kind of medication?
Haha no.

33. Are you mad at anyone?
No :D

34. What's the last thing you bought?
A purple robot shirt!

35. Have you cried today?
Yes! While reading Eclipse! :))

36. Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
Yes. =))

37. Do you have shoes on?
No.

38. Whats the closest thing to you that is pink?
My bed's headboard.

39. Do you get annoyed easily?
Not really.

40. Are you photogenic?
No :(

41. Do you like to draw?
Yes. On my hands and on test papers.

42. Are you good at saving money?
Yes :)

43. What should you be doing right now?
The article for Counterpoint :))

44. Do you have a tattoo?
No.

45. Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings?
No.

46. Is there a secret you've never told your bestfriend?
No. Haha I'm such a girl

47. Have you ever told someone you hated them?
No ata

48. Have you ever changed your clothes in the car?
Yes.

49. What are you doing in 2008?
(I hate general questions) Deciding on a lot of things.

50. What is your ringtone?
Woohoo part of The Sweet Escape :)

Since it has been consuming most of my time and brain cells for the past month or two, why not write about it right?
WHAT WENT WRONG:
UP:
1. I picked Nursing, Public Health, Psychology and Molecular Bio & Bio-Technology..... cos I'm cool like that! :-\ :-\
2. Idiotic how I let the course I really want be my 2nd choice only.
3. I had 3 hours of sleep before the UPCAT. I tried to sleep at 9 PM but at 1:30, I still couldn't find my happy place. :(
4. I accidentally set my alarm to go wild at 4 pm, instead of 4 am. I didn't get to sleep in the car either.
4. I had to combat my raging bladder and the hey-think-twice language proficiency questions at the same time.
5. I failed to just skip some of the questions that were outside the range of my knowledge and understanding.

ATENEO:
1. I picked Health Sciences, Management, BS Psychology and Political Science.
2. In my non-proof-read essay, I decided to write about how untalented I am.

WHAT WENT RIGHT:
UP:
1. It's a good thing the test is over.

ATENEO:
1. It's a good thing I haven't taken the test yet.

Actually if you think about it, this entry is not about college because I'm still dealing with something that's very high school: pre-college dillemma.

On a lighter, more high schoole-y note, it's my class retreat tomorrow! :) And we just had our first Search-In retreat last weekend and the LSYC retreat is just a few days away! (SLEEPOVER!) All my college friends are jealous. :)

Nicole and I have moved on from those days, thankyouverymuch. But I still know her songs by heart. And Nicole and I still look up to Hilary Duff. I know this is a question that I'm supposed to answer for myself, but I'm tagging Nicole along so the two of us can take the criticisms together.

Hilary ROCKS :))

I'm supposed to be working on my Ateneo essay. It's due in 3 days and all I have is a measly outline.

I accidentally published this question to my dead blog.
What keeps you blogging?

I used to think that if I just keep writing about my life now, I can have access to dramatic flashbacks a few years from now when I start looking back to my entries again. It's still true, and it's probably your answer to my question above.

But I still neglected this. Not that I didn't have the time or the access to this update page. I just felt like I didn't really need to write anything to make me remember my experiences. The past two months or less have been so busy, eventful, different and unforgettable.

Okay I admit it, I might regret missing out on my blogging. HAHA of course I will. That's why I am going to try to update more now.

No promises, just a little personal goal. If I miss out on it again, I'll think of a better excuse.

In my last text, I promised to write all about my RTV trip in Iligan.
Last new year, I also promised myself that I would always always always update my Starbucks planner.

It's been more than a month, and I made no written records of the days that passed so slowly and quickly at the same time.

Probably because a big part of me knows I don't need written proof to remember all the usually unusual things I've done so far.

SRCC meetings, Gossip Girl, PBB and American Idol, running out of prescribed clothes to wear for the summer review classes, spending my money on a lot of diabetic Mango Silvanas and many many more.

This doesn't feel like summer vacation though. I still have sleepless nights because of all the things I need to do the next day, but I'm gonna have to start admitting that that won't change for a while. I'm just so glad the review classes are through.

I should be sleeping right now. Good night.

Last Saturday, I decided to bake with my mom again. But this time she made me do almost everything so I know I deserve more credit from the hungry people who just stole from the jar.



If you're going to tell me they look yummy, thanks, but those aren't even cooked yet! Haha, just kidding. :)

I'm definitely joining my mom in her next trip to the baking shop. I can't wait to choose my own colorful ingredients!