I really cannot understand why a lot of people are so all excited about this movie. I haven't gotten around to seeing it yet but I've heard about it. Even my best friends has gone gaga over it. Well, maybe, I'm gonna have to watch it tomorrow to see for myself.
Perhaps I don't understand this the same way that some people are not looking forward to the penultimate Harry Potter movie this coming July. Well, that one I am soooo excited to see.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
On - Off
They say life is a journey but just recently I witnessed one of the shortest journeys I've ever seen. Seventeen days. That was how long MJ lasted in this world. He was conceived with an abnormality where his intestines are outside. I don't know the exact medical term for that but upon being born he was subjected to several operations. He also had 4 heart attacks and then his organs failed one by one until he died of E. coli.
With technology the baby's life was prolonged but it was an infection that eventually got him. I really wouldn't be surprised given that his body was all weak from the major operations he had. Now he is resting in peace.
My condolences to the mother and father who are very close friends of mine.
With technology the baby's life was prolonged but it was an infection that eventually got him. I really wouldn't be surprised given that his body was all weak from the major operations he had. Now he is resting in peace.
My condolences to the mother and father who are very close friends of mine.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
think thank - tic tac
Time is running out for me and I have to think of a thesis topic by next month, review for my language exam and come up with a problem sheet (eventually a proposal) in one month's time. I need all the concentration, energy and focus I could muster and do all those things.
So far I've established my field- sociolinguistics. That is where I will get my topic. As to what I have no idea yet. As long as it is about language and society, maybe throw in sex and gender and power play, it is gonna work for me.
As to my language exam in Spanish I haven't reviewed anything yet. Sure I could understand basic Spanish but this calls for at least intermediate level.
I have to do everything by July so that I will have time to write my proposal draft. Urgh. Such is the beauty of a master's degree but I'm still looking forward to earning my Ph.D.
So far I've established my field- sociolinguistics. That is where I will get my topic. As to what I have no idea yet. As long as it is about language and society, maybe throw in sex and gender and power play, it is gonna work for me.
As to my language exam in Spanish I haven't reviewed anything yet. Sure I could understand basic Spanish but this calls for at least intermediate level.
I have to do everything by July so that I will have time to write my proposal draft. Urgh. Such is the beauty of a master's degree but I'm still looking forward to earning my Ph.D.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Random Thoughts
This are some of the things that came to mind lately:
1. No matter what happens, my outlook has an impact on how things will eventually work out. For the past two months I'd been pessimistic and I did fail in my goals for April and May. Now, I have a more or less positive frame of mind and things are working out just fine. I see more positive events in the next few months, even a promotion before the end of the year.
2. Lovelife is not necessary at this point but has been bugging me lately. Needless to say, it is consuming a lot of mind space which should be slotted for thinking of my MA thesis topic.
3. I had been presented with a lot of opportunities to change my life but I've hindered myself by thinking about things too much. Sometimes I just need a little spontaneity; a little careless act, perhaps.
4. I had been meaning to exercise but has not gotten around it yet. Well, there is nothing new about that but now, given that I am not taking any subjects anymore a round in the academic oval is not a far-fetched idea anymore. Maybe I should really move to KNL.
5. I wanted to move to a cheaper apartment or probably bedspace since I am planning to buy a house in the next few months. I have to save for my deposit and monthly amortizations.
1. No matter what happens, my outlook has an impact on how things will eventually work out. For the past two months I'd been pessimistic and I did fail in my goals for April and May. Now, I have a more or less positive frame of mind and things are working out just fine. I see more positive events in the next few months, even a promotion before the end of the year.
2. Lovelife is not necessary at this point but has been bugging me lately. Needless to say, it is consuming a lot of mind space which should be slotted for thinking of my MA thesis topic.
3. I had been presented with a lot of opportunities to change my life but I've hindered myself by thinking about things too much. Sometimes I just need a little spontaneity; a little careless act, perhaps.
4. I had been meaning to exercise but has not gotten around it yet. Well, there is nothing new about that but now, given that I am not taking any subjects anymore a round in the academic oval is not a far-fetched idea anymore. Maybe I should really move to KNL.
5. I wanted to move to a cheaper apartment or probably bedspace since I am planning to buy a house in the next few months. I have to save for my deposit and monthly amortizations.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Left Behind
I just learned today that a friend of mine from work got promoted. I am happy for her given that I was the one who wrote her recommendation letter (ghost writer, her supervisor who was so lazy to make a recom letter just initialed it).
On one hand though, I feel left behind. I had been with the company for more than 2 years and has only been part of a specialized team but has never been promoted yet. I need to move up the corporate ladder and this better be soon.
I will make sure my metrics are excellent and I will be promoted before the year ends. I will NOT be left behind.
On one hand though, I feel left behind. I had been with the company for more than 2 years and has only been part of a specialized team but has never been promoted yet. I need to move up the corporate ladder and this better be soon.
I will make sure my metrics are excellent and I will be promoted before the year ends. I will NOT be left behind.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Mt. Samat Experience
I'd been wanting to travel (backpack specifically), the Philippines and last week I had a taste of it. I went to Bataan Saturday afternoon. I then went to find a cheap apartelle and then stayed there for a night. I woke up early the next morning (I found out later I did not wake up early enough) and I commissioned a tricycle to take me to Mt. Samat.
Guess what, I walked the 7 kilometer-road to Mt. Samat and given my poor health, I took almost 3 hours to climb the mountain as I had to rest every so often. Because my decision to walk up the mountain was an on-the-spot decision I did not have anything with me except a 500 ml bottle of mineral water and 3 bars of KitKat.
I thought I was not going to make it but I did! It was exhilarating! When I finally reached the top I felt so healthy and all peppy. I paid the P 20 entrance fee and then went up the site where the cross is. I thought there were stores there that sell decent food (I was mighty starving!) but no. They were selling chips and chicharon so I had to make do with those. I also replenished my dehydrated body with lots and lots of water.
I went up the cross and viewed the beautiful landscape of Bataan from the top. I intended to stay there for a couple of hours but they had to close during the lunch break so I went down and took a nap in one of the benches downstairs.
After a few hours I decided to go home. This time I rode one of the habal-habals for a fee of P 50.
I ate proper lunch and then went to the terminal around 4. By six I was already in Quezon City. I found it very refreshing and I felt good about myself, too because in a span of 24 hours and with P 1000 only I was able to do something I've never done before.
Guess what, I walked the 7 kilometer-road to Mt. Samat and given my poor health, I took almost 3 hours to climb the mountain as I had to rest every so often. Because my decision to walk up the mountain was an on-the-spot decision I did not have anything with me except a 500 ml bottle of mineral water and 3 bars of KitKat.
I thought I was not going to make it but I did! It was exhilarating! When I finally reached the top I felt so healthy and all peppy. I paid the P 20 entrance fee and then went up the site where the cross is. I thought there were stores there that sell decent food (I was mighty starving!) but no. They were selling chips and chicharon so I had to make do with those. I also replenished my dehydrated body with lots and lots of water.
I went up the cross and viewed the beautiful landscape of Bataan from the top. I intended to stay there for a couple of hours but they had to close during the lunch break so I went down and took a nap in one of the benches downstairs.
After a few hours I decided to go home. This time I rode one of the habal-habals for a fee of P 50.
I ate proper lunch and then went to the terminal around 4. By six I was already in Quezon City. I found it very refreshing and I felt good about myself, too because in a span of 24 hours and with P 1000 only I was able to do something I've never done before.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Just Got Dumped
Well, I do not have to give it up anymore. She just dumped me and it hurts like hell. She told me not to communicate with her and all the more I feel the pain.
I guess I just have to keep on writing to at least ease the pain.
I guess I just have to keep on writing to at least ease the pain.
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