Had A Hard Time Sleeping

I drop here at a nearby internet cafe to share my experience last night. I went to my aunt's place to sleep with my grandma as a request. Unfortunately, I realized that there is no space for me to sleep there. I asked my grandma if I could go home instead. But I think she missed me a lot. So I gave in to her request.

I slept after Bitoy's Funniest Videos. At the sala that's so spacious I need to sleep on a 5 ft x 1.5 ft floor space provided, that is. And I need to share the space with another person! Thankfully, I was able to have a good sleep, though I am person who is very particular with my sleeping space and positions and had some waking hours along the way. I woke up with a headache. Ouch!

After taking my 'grilled' breakfast, I bade goodbye to them especially to my grandma promising her that I'll come back next weekend. I hope so.

At Last It Is Finished!

This afternoon was our photo shoot for the newest lifestyle magazine show in the south, "Southern Style". We, DJs of Mix FM, are the hosts. You know what, I hate pictorials. I mean, the ones done inside the studio. Actually, it was a field pictorial, but the attitude of the photographer is like in a studio. I don't know how to project a natural smile; that is the problem. I told them na magigitara na lang ako para makunan ako ng spontaneous. Thank God I was able to do it and I just hope I have good shots from it. Thank God we were able to finish the pictorial before it rained. Thanks to Mommy Joey and Ate Anna, our photographer, for the chance.

Now, I am going to my aunt's house to visit my grandma and eventually sleep there tonight.

Nothing Much

Yesterday was just an ordinary day. I indulged myself into some shopping for tomorrow's pictorial after my work, went home, had some sleep and woke up by 7 PM. Then, my cough is getting worse. I know God will heal me despite of my shortcomings.

I hope I can be changed.

After The Rain, There's Sunshine

We had a meeting yesterday about a new show to be shown on cable tv where we, DJs of Mix FM, are to host the new show. It's called "Southern Style", the first lifestyle magazine show in the south. I can't wait to be seen on tv, honestly. Now, I am curious on what to wear and how should I look like when actually I am not a fashion person. Ugh! It gives me some headache. Kung bakit pa kasi ako naging DJ.

I got to meet Ayme, Frieny and their friends at GS Citimall after the meeting. I returned the hanky I got from Ayme when she forgot to bring it upon going home last Good Friday at Frieny's place. I volunteered to give it to her. In return, she returned to me "The Passion of the Christ" VCD she borrowed on the same day. In addition, I promised to Frieny that I am going to buy her a B2 meal at Jollibee. So, yesterday I fulfilled my promise, so she can't ask it again from me.

I returned to the station after meeting them(including their eyeball mates from Tagum City who are previous members of our clan). I met George Booke, another DJ and our talent dev officer, to observe his boardwork. It rained so hard that evening. Still I went home by 7 PM to catch American Idol.

I was late this morning for my show because I woke up fifteen minutes before my show. I arrived by 6 PM. I still managed to have a good show, I bet, by singing the Low Tagalog version on air. This one is one of the most unforgettable boardwork I've ever had. After the show, I paid the bills and bought something at the grocery.

Work And Home

Yesterday was the longest time I have been in our booth. After the morning show, I stayed there for about 7 hours. I got to meet Joey, Marvin, Aeigh, Drew and some other DJs. Then I was asked to do a radio commercial for the client. That was my first legitimate commercial indeed because before I was only asked to read announcements-on-board or do perishable commercials(commercials that are only aired for a month).

Last night, I listened to a request show on our FM called My Mix hosted by my co-DJ Andi. Then, I tried to sneak what's on TV. There was Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. I didn't like their tasks and their crying moments. My bet is Priscilla, because she has a strong personality. She is teaching a housemate lip-reading, the skill she acquired since she is deaf. I kept on laughing at Wow Mali Express. It's really a funny show.

I think we had a nice show with my colleagues this morning:).

Some Bad Luck

We got an exciting talent dev last night. However my smiles turned into frowns when I discovered that after eating at Taps and having some internet surfing at an internet cafe, I forgot to get the change worth P50 out of my dinner. When I was about to pay for the internet hours, I got only P20 from my pocket when I should have P70. I actually all have the chances to go back at Taps and get my change, but to avoid interrogations and sermons, I did not return there. Well, a lesson learned for me.

I am just thankful that my mom is going to deposit money to my bank account today. Thanks, Mom!

Back To Work!

Today is the first Monday after the Holy Week. Last night, my fever came back with a vengeance, giving me so much headache and colds I can't bear. I am thankful that there's Neozep and Biogesic all along. I realized I missed the mass yesterday for the Easter Sunday. Even if I want to go, but I am shy. I missed two services alread in the past. I know it isn't okay. I am a bad Christian. Huhuhuhu.

I watched PBB Teen Edition Plus Grand Opening last night because I can't sleep early. Honestly, I am already having my BIG 4 Choice: Ejay, Priscilla, Nan, Jieriel(the last 3 are Dabawenyos like me).

Happy Easter Everyone!

Last night, I got a terrible fever. I don't know. After I had my siesta hours, I woke up with a headache and a cold feeling. It was a difficult time for me because I got no one to help me in my sickness. So I need to go out some med, all by myself. Thanks to God because He did not forsake me; after taking some Biogesic, I felt its sudden reaction. And I was healed, just in time for the Easter Sunday(Jesus Christ's resurrection).

I was supposed to visit Bryan for our weekly about-Jesus sessions. But, I found out that he left early from their house. I went home and washed my clothes instead. I just hope I'll meet him next week because it has been so long since we had our last session. Happy Easter everyone!

My Lenten Activities

Today is Black Saturday. I am feeling sick after being caught in the rain last night while I, together with Vincent, my ex-clanmate, was going home from Frieny's place. I thought I am not going to be sick because of my strong immune system(yeah, I think). But I realized that those were just "maling akala". I realized that I got a lot of trespasses against Him. Tithing, missing church services, to name a few.

We had some VCD marathon yesterday with a couple of my friends. We watched some TV, after...while we are having our penitences. Eating only pancit, that is. I think I should have sacrificed more. I know what Jesus did.

Weak

It's Maundy Thursday. I felt weak. Maybe I was feeling uncomfortable last night during my sleep. That's me. I am not used to sleeping to someone else's house. I am contented in my own. I am going back home.

Done With The Exam and The P.A.

Honestly, I did not study in my last subject, Health Econ. But I still managed to finish early thanks to the stock knowledge. I hurried to MixFM for the performance appraisal with Joey. I missed her so much.

I am grateful that this day is almost done. After this, I will stay with George Booke for a while, then proceed to my aunt's house.

So Quiet

I went to the library this morning and I found only a few students were there. I just realized that only the undergrads are in the school today to take up their exams. The graduating students were done taking it last week, thus having an early vacation for them.

It just seemed so quiet today.

Nervous

I just don't know what I am feeling now. I am very positive that Jesus is with me now. But I don't know what to do in our exam today. And the performance appraisal is killing me. Then, I got this hesitation about transfering a school. It is Holy Wednesday, but I don't feel like meditating this Lenten week because of the pressures.

Lord, help me.

Holy Wednesday

I don't know. I cannot categorize this day as either good or bad. I had a morning show until 7 AM. Then I went to school to take exams in STS and English(actually, we just computed our grade). What I know is that I am going to be experiencing some butterflies in my stomach because there's a performance appraisal later and I got three subjects more to go.

I think this day will be a difficult one for me.

I Cried

I just came from my aunt's house. I just accompany my grandma there because she want to return back there and let a "manghihilot" give treatment to her knees and chest where she felt some pain. It's like an injury of some sort. I felt missing her, so I promised I'll be back tomorrow.

As I arrived home this evening, I watched "The Passion Of The Christ" which I planned to watch this Good Friday. I just can't wait for that day to arrive, so I watched it.

I cried. So much. Jesus really loves us all.

Exam Day

It is the Holy Tuesday, but at Davao Doctors College, we have to finish our exam week yet. Today is more of my majors: CA 121 and CA 110, Journalism and Theater Arts, respectively.

Last night, we were done with our CA 121 project and it will be passed today.

Wacky Morning Show

We were like animals who had escaped from the zoo. Marvin, Andi, Queenie and I officially started the summer with our station's tagline: celebrating 105 days of red hot fun in the sun - 105.9 Mix FM. We had a great show, I think. Andi told me and Marvin that we already got the energy and creativity, however we still need discipline. Preparation is a must.

Now, I am on to finishing our project in CA 110 at Chloe's place.

Happy And Sad "Araw Ng Dabaw"

I was late during the assembly of our parade for the city charter day of Davao City. Despite the rerouting scheme, I was able to find my team while readying for the parade. The parade started 8 AM, too late for those who arrived early at Uyanguren Ave.(the starting point of the parade). The flow of the parade was all good. I enjoyed it a lot. I had new friends, I think. After the parade, we had some small snacks at Jollibee Bolton. It was satisfying.

I already told Bryan that I can't make it to our about-Jesus session scheduled today. However, I planned something today prior to the Araw Ng Dabaw celebration: watch a movie with my ex-Davangels clanmates and go to church by 6 in the evening. We were already at NCCC Mall, but they changed their minds. They are not going to anymore watch "One Missed Call" as what we've planned early this morning. I felt bad.

Our ex-clanmate and the ex-boyfriend of Lala(the girl I love now), Jie, came in. We went to MTS to supposedly play airsoft[I don't what is it], then at Gaisano Mall to meet Lei and Mia who watched the 6 CycleMind concert and at Gimik KTV Bar. Along the way, I was already jealous and guilty. Because of the eyeball, I wasn't able to go to church. I felt a heavy burden inside me.

I should have not gone there! I was already out of their clan. But still, there I was. After a dinner at C.M. Recto St., I went home, very sad.

Stayed In The House

After my boardwork this morning, I went home immediately. I had my siesta once again. Later in the afternoon, I watched TV for a while. I realized that it's been a while since the last time I watched TV like crazy. I checked my weekend favorites(i.e. Bitoy's Funniest Videos, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?) discovered Kid Nation as a good show.

It was indeed a home-sweet-home experience for me.

Ordinary Yet Satisfying

I just completed all of my Finals requirements on CA 121. I am very happy. Then, I had my siesta, at last - after those busy weeks I had. By the evening, I was able to watch the final episode of Marimar. One of my favorite love team was in the Maalaala Mo Kaya's episode on being a servant to God(and I can relate to it): Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo.

Ordinary yet satisfying for me because I was able to do my obligations and, at the same time, relax.

The End Is Near

In our Social Development class, we had an evaluation activity where I'd evaluate myself in a paper and pass it to the person next to me counter-clockwise to evaluate me. I received positive comments, though. It just tells that there are people who appreciates me. Albeit some of them are unfamiliar to me, I say from the bottom of my heart, "I love 'em - they complete my college life!"*sobs*

In our Nat. Sci. class, we had our last quiz. It was true-or-false type and essay type of quiz. The Set B questions are difficult; I was expecting of some enumeration but there's none. Yeah, I studied a little for the quiz, yet there are items that didn't appear in my mind. After the quiz, I started to do my project in CA 121 as my classmates were going out of the classroom one by one. I know, I am going to miss them.

The missing feeling became stronger during our last class, Health Econ. Our teacher, Mr. Gilbolingo is an accomodating teacher, even when in the beginning of classes where I missed two classes due to some class sked adjustments. And of course, my classmates! Actually, right now, to be honest, I am having a hard time of deciding if I'd transfer to another school or not. Huhuhu.

Scared

I was thankful that God allowed me to report on our Soc. Dev. with a masterpiece I drew this morning about becoming an excellent professional when our teacher called me to represent my group for the reporting. I prayed to Him that He would allow me to do it because I want to share what professional excellence is all about to my classmates and that I would be doing it in His glory. I think I elaborated it well in the class. However, my happiness was just too temporary when I received a call slip from the guidance center. They want to see me for a follow-up on my academic performance, my dean's-lister status. I am a bit scared, really, because I am ashamed of what grade I got this sem.

We had no classes in the afternoon because there was a symposium going on in the school gym about youth and its importance to nation building. I liked the topic, though.

Of Books And Of Tardiness

I was late in my English class today. I almost missed our long quiz today. Honestly, I did cheat earlier, even if it was wrong, though not totally. I realized that I am productive whenever I have textbooks for my subjects(it happens that I don't have books in some of my subjects such as in English, Soc. Dev. and Nat. Sci. where I get low grades). And of being late? Yeah, only discipline can cure that cancer of employees and students alike. It is something not innate and we have to acquire that(the hardest part).

Why am I late? Because of the morning show. I stayed longer there to listen to my favorite tracks. Sorry, my bad! Nevertheless, my teacher spoke truth when she said in a farewell tone, "you will realize a lot of things by the end of this semester."

Pissed Off

It started early this morning when I arrived at our classroom without any equipment for our film viewing. It is because the component and the TV are still in the Gen. Ed. Office at the third floor. And our classroom is at the fourth floor. So, they advised us to call somebody that would bring them up there. We looked for some janitors or whoever who could help us at our miserable situation. I am a guy, but I cannot just carry them all. Hello? Until our teacher got pissed off, too. So, we settled to stay at the faculty room at the third floor near that office and brought all of our film viewing equipments(which are borrowed from that office). Such a waste of time!

We went to Ateneo this afternoon to continue with our CA 110 research. However, we ended up going from floor to floor, meeting some monstrous teachers. Really! I don't like them. They don't know how to treat their visitors. Now, we went back to Dr. Castro, our teacher, and ask another letter to Dr. Tiu, the person recommended by this project.

Children Of Heaven

In our CA 121 class, we watched "Children of Heaven". A cute movie, I can say. Hmm, two thumbs up? Yeah. Anyway, that's what we'll review about for our project to be passed on Friday.

I Am Not A Dean's Lister!

Actually, I was. But not now. I was shocked last night when George Booke, our talent dev trainor, told everybody in the conference room that I am a DL. I am so ashamed. I wowed them, and that means I still have to exert more effort. Ah, the pressure! So I tried to be good in our morning show today. I just hope that my listeners knew it.

Our Last P.E.

Yeah. It was our last class in P.E. forever. We played some Laro ng Lahi such as Patintero(I facilitated it) and two other familiar games which I don't know the name. I think the last one was Paint The Picture and we won. We had our pictorial at the end of the class. I was emotional, as if I felt the feeling when I graduated in high school. I was sad and happy. Really.

Though there were a lot of times that I loathe the subject because of my physical instability, I did enjoy our last P.E.

Starting Off The Week

As usual, I did the morning show with Kwini(our newscaster). There were flaws along the way, I know, but I learned to manage. After my show, I had some talk with Kwini about some stuffs that concerns our jobs and dreams(yeah, I shared to her my nightmare last Saturday evening about a sheep which eats people). I left by 9 AM to proceed with my class.

I told Ma'am Nicole about my problem on our projects. She recommended that we are all going to watch a movie tomorrow as our reference for our critical review(one of our editorial projects). Then, he dismissed the class early - Chloe was not again around.

So, I went back home to ask some money from Grandma because I discovered I was broke. Again. Gotta take some lunch.

A Blessed Sunday

I came home by 2 PM and relaxed for a while. By 3 PM, I washed my clothes while there was still remaining sunlight in the afternoon. However, in the middle of my washing-clothes activity, the sky started to darken. And it rained. I requested Grandma to cook some soup for tonight - my favorite. She gave me some money to buy ribs and pechay at the wet market in Puan. While I continued to wash my clothes, Grandma cooked the things I bought - just like the way she liked it - for a sumptuous dinner tonight. The weather notwithstanding, we both managed to finish our respective assignments.

I asked permission from Grandma that I would go at the Celebration Church and I would be back by 7 PM. Oh, I really love to be with God! Pastor Kenny's sermon was about Boldness Vs. Fearfulness, as stated in Proverbs 28:1. I went home hurriedly after the service to spend dinner with Grandma.

Tomorrow is Monday, a time again to wake up early.

Sunday Morning

I woke up by 6 AM. I wanted to wash my clothes but I know it is too late. I am going to serve a show by 9 AM at Mix, so if I was going to do the laundry job I would not be able to make it. I had some leftovers of the Jollibee stuffs last night and that was our breakfast. I shared it with Grandma who shared to me that she won't be coming back to Aunt Virginia's house because she was humiliated by the people there - her freedom was, in a way, controlled. I just hope that she would be able to stay longer at our house in Reldo, albeit I am always out for work and school and there's nobody to look after her.

I did the Sunday Rhythm and Bounce. Another bad show of mine! But I think I am going to improve. I hope.

An Early Vacation

Last night, I stayed at my aunt's place due to an invitation of my grandma to sleep there. I agreed then. By the morning, I had only coffee and as my breakfast, too unlikely for a rice person like me. I left by 9:30 AM to visit Bryan for our weekly dose of all-about-God talk. The lesson was church attendance. I realized that church attendance is not just about attending - come on time for the service, sit, sing songs and listen to the preacher. It's not that; you should be as well a part in any of the ministry of the church, and that's the definition of church attendance.

I went to our house on Reldo Village for a while to relax and take a bath. I left the house by 3 PM and went back to my aunt's place to fetch my grandma and bring her back to Reldo. I think she misses our house so much. We returned by 5 PM and waited for the free dinner my aunt's driver was to deliver later. But it's already 8 PM and the food were not yet brought to us. I am so hungry that time and I cannot wait anymore. So I went down to Puan and bought pansit, something I and Grandma could partake.

After the dinner, I texted Denna, my Aunt Virginia's house help, to bring the medicines Grandma had forgotten to bring earlier. Then, I slept.

Now, it is 10 PM and the food was delivered late. My goodness! I took some of the Jollibee stuffs they brought. The midnight snack, that is.

Lonely and Happy

I left the morning show with a not-so-harsh critcism from our 'master' George Booke who followed next for the 24K Friday. I felt bad of what I told on air, I didn't know that it was inappropriate. But the most important thing is that I learned, and I will not be doing it again.

I proceeded to the City Tourism Office with Chloe to ask some info for our project in CA 110. However, we are referred by them to an indigenous-oriented office at Mabini St. Then, we saw Papa Lench, a DJ in Davao City. When we came there, sadly, they referred us to the Ateneo De Davao University's Tambara, a publication which researches on indigenous people and their ways of living. Chloe and I decided to visit ADDU with a letter on Monday and continue in our research on the theater history of Davao.

I dropped by at Chloe's house to check the website given to us by the office that's http://www.iiep.org. But we didn't got any info of it. Instead, because I am an internet addict, I ended up checking my Friendster account there. I visited as well my ailing grandma at my aunt's house.

The afternoon, I think was the best part. I thought our Recognition Day will happen tomorrow but it's today pala. What I think is a waste of time was one of the best part of my college life as I received my first medal after two years.

Thankful

Last night, before going home, I decided to visit my grandma at my aunt's house...again to ask some money because I am broke again. It seemed like the magic of tithing does not effect on me anymore. I think that's why I said the "P.I." phrase due to being irritated of the slow connection of the internet cafe I had gone and the rainy weather(I hate mud, much more if I forgot to bring an umbrella).

I arrived there and saw my grandma and Buboy, the brother of the husband of my aunt, who just came from Tagum. They were waiting for the owner of the house to come home because the house is locked; the keys were brought by my cousin. Later, I found out that my grandma was broke, too. By 9 PM, I left because my stay there was going nowhere, except for the free food I'd get if my cousin return from shopping.

I reached the kanto, realizing that there are only a few jeeps on the road bound to my place...and I am hungry. So I went back to my grandma, expecting that my cousin(and the free food) had arrived. But there was none. I pretended I forgot something that's why I came back. They let me bring some of their ripe bananas as a dinner, in addition to the Nagaraya I had earlier.

I reached home by 10 PM, I think. I slept immediately because I am already exhausted. I ate two bananas while listening to the concert sessions of my sister in the living room(actually, I wasn't listening).

This morning, I realized that I left(due to being so forgetful) some money left on my other pants. Thanks God, really! He truly provides. That's what you'll get if you surrender your worries to Him. I thought I was going to be borrowing money from Chloe today. But I think I won't. Though it is just a small money, I know everything will be fine.

It is morning. I am back to work after my two days absence. And I am looking forward to a great day.

I Got 70!

Yeah. I was shocked when my teacher declared to me about the low grade. She was sad, I know, of my performance last pre-final period. So am I. It is something unexpected, and we both are surprised because it is my first time(and it is real pala in college). She said I missed an 80-point worth of quiz for being absent without any valid reason. It was my fault though and I am accountable for it. Indeed, you need to "expect the unexpected".

However, with that result, I got more motivated to go to school. Actually to transfer to an another school. I felt there's no point of staying at my current school now. I am so ashamed. The grade of 4.0 still resounds in my head while I was listening to my two other classes. :'-(

The raindrops keeps falling outside as I was looking at them - like my hope of maintaining a good grade slowly falling to somewhere I can't find.

Inspired

I was late in my first class(i.e. English 3) this morning, and because I was done already with my impromptu speech I continued to make my CA 121 project. After that class, my teacher praised me about my speech yesterday and she told me that I could become a good newscaster in the future. It was so touching and encouraging. In addition, he offered me to be a tutor to a grandchild of Mrs. Braganza. But still I am waiting for what God will give me tomorrow.

In our S.T.S. subject, I was less inspired because of my classmate who's having a lot of problems. I told her to give me her project output during our Nat. Sci. reporting last last week. In the form of visual aid, that is. But it seemed like I was the one who's to blame about the lost of her visual aid through the tone of her voice. Honestly, as I was answering our seatwork, I already lost my appetite in the subject.

Irritated and Sleepy

I went to the SPS Office to confirm my attendance on the Recognition Day this Saturday. I wasn't reprimanded by being late to report, but on my growing hair. Mr. Strict-SPS-Personnel advised me to have my haircut. My irritation then began there.

All is well when I came back to our class by 1 PM. Mrs. Mildred Hucamis was absent but she left us an activity. That is to make a comic strip on work motivation. After that class I moved to the next building where my 'favorite' subject was to take place: Natural Science 1. Actually, I had somewhat a little hate on the subject after getting a grade of 78 last Midterm. I was depressed. In addition, I had this very 'maldita' classmate who's always in the bad mood. Or if not, she is hard to be with because of her moody-licious attitude. Not my type of girl. However, the irritation subsided when we started our reporting through our Natural Science project(i.e. the drawing). Then, we had this question-and-answer discussion regarding different ecosystems. It was really good. I think that was the closest conversation I had with my classmates in Nat. Sci.

I don't know but I felt sleepy during my next class that's Health Economics. Mr. Gilbolingo, I bet, was quite pissed off of exhibiting a sleepy stare to him. But I still managed to get his point on patents issued by the government on medicines and the comparison between generic drugs and brand name drugs. In fact, I was able to answer his last quiz with confidence.

Now, I am dropping by at an internet cafe to check my Friendster account and write this little piece of note, ending my journey today.




P.S. Tomorrow is Thursday - the last day of my school week, yey!

A Bit Nervous

I took a leave in the morning show for two days that starts today. I was used to waking up early, so staying at home early in the morning is giving me some butterflies in my stomach. I still feel guilty of the leave for I feel it is unnecessary, though I really need to be absent and catch up on my projects. I was bit nervous now because I know my boss disagreed for me to have some leave.

We already had our exam in English in the form of impromptu speech. Thank God I wasn't able to stutter and stammer in my speech, though I unknowingly forgot to conclude my speech(i.e. summarizing my points). Until now, I am nervous because of the fear I might be reprimanded by the SPS who told me to report last Monday for the Recognition Day attendance, which I totally forgot and of going to the City Tourism Office for our project.

Of Family

I told you yesterday I was broke. So, I visited my grandma at my aunt's place to borrow(uhm, actually ask) money to spend for school. I got a small amount, but I know it will do. My visit was not merely about asking money from her - it is as well a visit to her whom I really missed so much since my aunt got her to stay at their house where she can get attention better than I can provide to her.

We had a meeting with a consultancy firm at our library. We were asked by the consultants about the school, from facilities down to its manpower. Family-wise, I can say that we still do not belong to the group because our department is left out on activities due to its small population.

I was invited by Chloe for lunch because we decided to go together and work on our CA 110 project. Chloe must be very thankful with a family that's close to each other. We went to the City Library and the City Tourism Office in Davao to continue on our research. But, we ended up bringing nothing even a single information on our research.

So I went home. Just as I was about to go to Monalyn's house and get the Nat. Sci. project I left there for some enhancement, it rained. I waited for it to stop. I arrived at her pad by 5 PM and we watched Wheel of Fortune together with her family - the kind of family that's complete and happy and I wished to have. I was also invited by them to join them in their dinner, and the jealousy went strong. I know I must not envy them, but that's what I felt. I bade goodbye to her by 7 PM.

I realized that I just missed my family so much because I was only staying alone in our house. It rained, harder than earlier. And now, I am thankful I am here in my house safely secured. Yet I am lonely.

I missed my family.

Not-So-Much Busy Monday

Monday. That means I got back to work, so I went to the station for the morning show - my Monday-to-Friday routine. The show went well, and I was satisfied with my job this morning. If there were mistakes along the way, those were minimal. So no biggie.

After that, I went to an internet cafe to surf some "Feedback"(my favorite song from Janet Jackson). And I almost forgot that we had an assignment on our major CA 121. I only got ten minutes to make it. But I made it. I was late on my class for being so forgetful. Again, I was the only one who attended the CA 121 class that time because my other classmate was busy preparing for her wedding. It is hard because, in school, there were only 2 second year students at our Communication Arts Department. And I have about two or three or four projects on our major, and one of those is a documentary on theater history in Davao. Unfortunately, the information about it is kinda vague. And me alone doing it? All I can ask now is for God to help me in this.

By the afternoon, I went again to an internet cafe to do some blogging and blog hopping thanks to our teacher who cancelled our CA 110 class for us to work on our project. And here comes my pregnant classmate, who was busy with her wedding preparations, with another task: taking care of her mother who's undergoing some chemo. All I can do is to understand. So we moved it again to another schedule.

The P. E. subject was exciting, for we played some Philippine Games("Laro ng Lahi"). I enjoyed the Punuin ng Bigas ang Sako, which is a more complex and difficult version of Sack Race. After my school hours, I went to Mix for an open-forum-like meeting where we aired our sentiments about our boardwork, performance, playlist of the station and stuff. It was followed by our weekly talent dev sessions. Again, the pressure is still there because I do the morning show. Ugh!

I came home by 8 PM. And found out that I am broke. (T.T)

A Busy Sunday(yes, I am busy again!)

I woke up early for my shift at MIX, 9AM-12NN. Though sleepy, I still managed to do my show, with the help of my buddy-slash-trainee, Rhea. I am training her because someday she is going to take over some of our weekend shows.

After my show for the Sunday Rhythm and Bounce, Erin followed for the next shift and we had a little talk before she played the song "Feedback" by Janet Jackson. I went home to get my project and bring it to my old friend, Monalyn, who will help me to 'enhance' it.

I missed Monalyn so much, and I was so thankful that I saw her once again. While we are putting colors to that Natural Science project about terrestrial something, we were laughing. Hay, I loved the bonding part so much. We have been known to each other since kindergarten. Her family is very accommodating as well.

The project was left unfinished because, by 6PM, I had to go at Celebration Church. So I promised her that we will complete it by Tuesday, right in time for the deadline of the project. I was late in the service, and luckily, Bryan welcomed me with 'open arms', after being absent in our discussions about Jesus. I mean, it is kinda embarassing to be there at their church after the absences I incurred. That's why I chose to stay at the back of the room(actually, it is a basketball court). I told Bryan of my reasons, and thanks to God, he understood my situation and he let me stay in front. I thank Him for having an understanding friend like Bryan.

Pastor Kenny's sermon was striking about availability. About making ourselves available to God when we are called by Him, that is. I am going to post something about it soon at my other blog, http://yarnhoj.co.nr/ .

A Busy Saturday

I panicked when I realized it was already 6 AM on the clock. I was supposed to wake up by 4 AM to wash my clothes. That was the plan A. But there were a lot of change of plans today due to some unexpected misfortunes - I was forced to cancel some appointments today. One of them is my scheduled research with Chloe as our project in a major subject. Thankfully, she understood my situation.

I managed to have Plan B. That is, to finish the laundry job before 10 AM and off I go to Bryan's house to talk about God. Then a tragedy happened - my room was accidentally locked where all of my valuables(i.e. my money, my school materials and the key of my room) are left there. So, I only finished half of the laundry job that includes my uniforms.

This time I prayed to the Lord and asked Him to help me on this. Then I got Plan C. I went to my father's house at Mintal to get all of the keys of our house. I gave up my communion at 10 AM twice in a row(I was absent last week) because I have to fill in Chesky's slot at the radio station. I was the last person in the station who can replace her temporarily on her absence. If I go visit Bryan, I think I won't be able to make it at MIX FM. It was painful decision, and I now I have to pay the price of being so unmindful of my time.

After my boardwork, Andi, the next dj for 3-6 PM slot, requested me to stay for a while. As a gentleman, I gave in. She requested me to do a tandem with her in the show. Then I remembered our project in Natural Science and the half of my laundry job and Ms. Alejo who's interested in buying our house and who requested pictures of it. So by 5 PM, I got out to work on these.

Plan D came in. I have to go at the internet cafe. I am going to visit Monalyn tomorrow to help me at my Natural Science project. Ugh! I just don't want to think of it. I learned a lot of things today especially Matthew 6:34. I wish and pray to the Lord that I will not be able to depart from it.

DDC CA Dept. Visits Hubport, P.I.A., Link2Support

The Communication Arts students, with their faculty, went into various industries in Davao City where communications are applied. The industries were Hubport in Matina, a business process outsourcing, Philippine Information Agency in Ecoland, a place where open forums on social issues are discussed weekly, and Link2Support, Davao, the biggest call center in Mindanao.

All is well, I can say. The free food along the way was the best part. Nonetheless, I have found great places where I could start a career in the near future two years from now. Yehey, I can't wait to graduate.