| a lot of things |
[Monday
September 28th, 2009
12:41am] |
A lot of things have happened. Good things. I got to meet the cast and crew of icarly, i fell in love with theater, i'm going to be in a play, i got a car, i got a new job.. a lot of things.
But that's not why I'm finally updating.
I'm writing because the flood and the destruction that Ondoy brought to my Philippines is not fair.
My Davao, my hometown, is safe. My house. My room. My clothes, my photos, my swing, my garden... their ok. I'm glad for that. But it's not fair.
It's not fair that my friends and family are the ones affected in Manila. It's not fair that some of my classmates were trapped in the dorms. It's not fair that people I knew had their houses submerged in water. It's not fair that people have lost everything and only managed to save the clothes on their backs. It's not fair that cars are floating-- FLOATING. It's not fair that a young man saved more than 30 lives but no one was there to save him. And it's not fair that our stupid president spent the 80 MILLION PESOS emergency funding for FOREIGN TRIPS.
...And it's not fair that they get to experienced miracles. It's not fair that they see people helping, holding each others hands, saving lives, packing goods, sacrificing their time for those who need it. It's not fair that they get to be help while I'm laying down on my couch-- dry and comfortable.
The world is not fair. Life is not fair. Does it even out? ...Maybe, I don't know.
What I do know is.. My Philippines is drowning. And in this time of need.. I'm glad to see that it's not MY Philippine's anymore. It's my classmates', my teachers', my family's, my friend's Philippines.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. Mabuhay ang Pilipino.
image from: www.facebook.com/i.am.filipino
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| Greatness |
[Saturday
August 1st, 2009
1:43am] |
"be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em."
- Malvolio Twelfth Night by Shakespeare
Cory Aquino was and is the epitome of having greatness thrust upon one. A reluctant leader, a simple housewife, became the icon of democracy and mother of a broken country.
Tita Pretty Joy was my cousins' aunt and father's friend. I barely knew her. But during her funeral, I saw a woman who dedicated her life for her church and her family. She had achieved greatness just by touching the lives of people around her while she had a chance
I found out Cory Aquino died today right before we drove to Tita Pretty's service.
Two wonderful women from two completely different backgrounds. Both touched by greatness.
from: http://kapisanan.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/cory-as-comic-book-heroine/
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| 17 again |
[Friday
April 17th, 2009
9:51am] |
I want to watch 17 again sooo bad!
But I don't want to watch it for Zac Efron. No no no no no. I wanna watch it for Matthew Perry!!!
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| my classmate is in 90210 and i didn't even know it |
[Thursday
April 9th, 2009
6:33pm] |
She's my classmate in Photo 100 and she's really really cool. For our first assignment, we were in the dark cabinet (as in completely dark, can't see anything cabinet) and she helped me put my negative rolls inside the spool thingy.. Also, she's an awesome photographer.
How did I find out she's an actress? ...I saw her in an episode of Hannah Montana. And I was all "OH. MY. GOD. MY CLASSMATE". So I checked out the most reliable place to find artistas --- IMDB. haha
Turns out she stars in Friday Night Lights and she was/is a guest star in 90210. She plays/played Rhonda (?).
It's kinda funny.. and weird.. weirdly funny. and kinda cool. haha all this time I was like, "I've been in LA and I don't see any artistas at all! Only Ryan Seacrest!" I guess this proves maybe I have seen celebs.. I just don't know them when I see them? haha.
Anyhoo, her name is Aimee Teegarden. She's in wikipedia! clicky clicky
and this is how she looks like
Off course she doesn't look this made up on a regular day... we do have a 9 am class after all
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| BFF award goes to ME |
[Sunday
March 22nd, 2009
1:44pm] |
I should get a bff award for dropping what I was doing (procrastinating/math homework/watching iCarly) at 2:45 am to go pick up my best friend Anna from her boyfriend's house. Like, seriously. Am I the bestest best friend that ever graced the world of best friendship, or what?
And Anna had the best opening line when she texted me.
Our text message conversation (from what I remember)
Anna: "are you busy?"
Me: "Not... really. Why?"
Anna: "I'm at [insert bf's name]'s house.. and he doesn't want me to leave"
Me: "Oh, why are you there? Ask your dad to pick you up! Who's picking you up?"
Anna: [explains about party that they ended up not going to etc etc. And about telling her dad she was supposed to sleep at Emma's house]
Me: "....You want me to pick you up, DON'T YOU??"
Anna: "hehehe.. yeah if you're not busy."
And then at first I thought I wasn't going to pick her up because her boyfriend didn't want to.. and there was some drama about him wanting to come over too and him calling me with her phone and them talking and whatever. Until finally she texts me that, yes, she does want me to pick her up (IF I'M NOT BUSY) and that I'm the only one who can pick her up and not make her boyfriend freak and go on a jealous rage. Off course I'll pick her up, she's my friend like duh.
So there. I need a BFF award. Or at least I should make money and put up a Cheska Chauffer Service.
Also, I need to mention Doni because he should receive a Best Neighbor award for accompanying me. I went to his house, parked the car and he drove me all the way to Lynwood and back.
Why was HE the one accompanying me at an ungodly hour and not my brother? Well, in fairness to my bro, he didn't want me to go. But he didn't want to leave his computer either.. so he losses a Best Brother Award for that. haha.
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| B average = BLASPHEMY |
[Friday
March 20th, 2009
1:11am] |
I've been averaging Bs in some of my subjects. I'm getting an A in math so far, but that's the only subject that I am fo'sho with. Photo 100 is B; Anthro is I think an A-/B+; Speech 130 is B (wtf?!) and Speech 235.. I'm not quite sure but I might be getting an A.
...It's weird how in Ateneo a B would be YESSS OMG YESS I GOT A B+/B!!!! But here. Dude, here, it feels so.. low.
Goshdangnabbit I'm turning into a nerd
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| sleeping with books and papers |
[Monday
March 16th, 2009
2:58am] |
I feel like I'm turning into my old roommate, Isa. I've been falling asleep in a bed with books and papers scattered haphazardly. My laptop is also there, opened with unread research article visible on the screen.
Oh, Isa. If you read this, I miss you and your weird sleeping positions. :P
But in fairness to me ha... Even my grades are mimicking your grades. My weird sleeping habits are not in vain. Dean's list ako last semester haha.
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| KESHIA DUYONGCO! |
[Thursday
March 12th, 2009
9:42am] |
Ateneo Manila Class Valedictorian 2009! I LOOOVE YOUUUUUU!!!
...all those sleepless nights, drinking tea with milk, eating apples and pandesal paid off. haha. Do you still drink that yummy apple tea thingy with milk? Anyway.. it was delish.
wala lang.. got an yahoo! groups email from ateneo.
You're da best Keesh! >:D<
..i don't think you have LJ or Multiply tho.. Or do you? Hmm.. and I don't think I have your number.. but it's ok. If your roomates see this, they will tell you I said hi.. Right Jay, Chels, and K-ly? :)
Congratulations my dear friends!
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| on graduation and Dan Schneider. |
[Sunday
March 8th, 2009
11:16pm] |
Multiply is depressing me. everyone's graduating! and people are going on field trips and such! waaaaahhhh!!!
cheska is LEFT OUT.
....Mmm.. i'm planning to make a silly music video dedicated to my senior friends. watcha thunk? Any song requests? Backstreet boys, spice girls, HAIRSPRAY?? haha.
On another note.. My friend just freakin' talked to Dan Schneider... on IM, email, the phone and various forms of communication. What? You don't KNOW who Dan Schneider IS??
..Have you heard of Kenan and Kel, Amanda Show, All That, Zoey 101, iCarly? He produced and/or created those shows. He is the genius behind "Welcome to good burger, home of the good burger, may I take your order??" and "WHOOOO loves orange soda? I do I do I do OOOHHH!"
Yes. Yes. He's a big deal. I grew up watching his shows and I will now call him bff Dan. Bejeez, I hope that doesn't sound creepy. O_o
It's all very @#^%#$(&*^#$!!!!! worthy since his job is what I want to do, basically, in the future... I want to work my way up and be a producer. Jeez, man, now that I think of it, I don't HAVE to be a producer. I just want to work in television. I could be an errand girl for all I care. (But I don't think it pays that well). haha.
Oh well. We'll see.
Yes this whole entry is cohesive. This is how:
It's going to take a couple of years, for me, to graduate. It's gonna take a while before I start working on becoming my very own kind of Dan Schneider. But you, my friends, your future is right there. Your school, your parents, they're gonna open that cage and let you do what you have to do.
Some know what they want, some don't; some have AMAZING offers waiting right after they get their diploma, others might have to search a little harder. Whatever you want to do, whoever you want to be like, good luck.. and make sure it makes you happy. We're all going to be working for the rest of our lives. Might as well work in a place that makes you WANT to wake up in the morning and literally *skip* to work.
To the future Frank Lloyd Wrights, John Gokongweis, Mark Twains, Monique Lhuilliers & Vicki Bellos (?haha) out there... I'll be rooting for you. =D
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| My Montessori Teacher |
[Tuesday
March 3rd, 2009
8:22pm] |
Just added me in facebook.
OH. EM. G. !!!!!
I'm so happy!!! WAAAAHH!! It's like a short sugar high cuz i've been having a crappy few days! lol. Ah, Montessori days. I missed that teacher of mine! ...I remember reprimanded me one time. I forgot what happened. I think I was being disrespectful. hahaha. But she was an AWESOME teacher. She should be proud too. I've been getting pretty good grades.
Speaking of grades. I really have to submit my Phi Theta Kappa application form.. It's an honor's society thing. I got the letter in the mail a week ago. I'm still too lazy (and too cheap) to fill it up and pay the member's fee. It's supposed to be worth it though.
Also, on a random Facebook related note.. I have 84 friend requests.. and a LOT of them I don't even know. People.. please use your real pictures in facebook! ...And if we haven't spoken to each other in a LONG time, please inform me where I know you from. Geez. I've met a LOT of people in my life!
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| so.. |
[Saturday
February 21st, 2009
11:20pm] |
this is it huh?
You guys are moving on.
*smiles* ...man. How I wish I could be there.
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| Should I.. defend Guidon? My reaction on the Behind Closed Doors article |
[Tuesday
February 3rd, 2009
3:53am] |
Look. Why are we reacting so negatively at the Guidon’s criticism of the dorms? Everything is brighter when you look at it in a different way. Let’s take all the negative aspects of the article and try to look at it the way I do.
Accusation #1: Excessive noise. “Nakaka-affect talaga [ang ingay] sa akin, pero tinitiis ko na lang (Its environment really affects me, but i just make do with it),” says Louie*
I don’t see anything wrong with this. Why? Because it BUILDS CHARACTER. Maybe Louie isn’t aware of this. When you graduate and you start working at a call center (hypothetically, off course. You may be a librarian where it’s quite... Or an Astronaut and you’re in space. It’s quiet there too. *shrug*), all of your co workers are going to be busy talking with their respective clients and taking care of complaints. The cubicles are small, you all share the same breathing space and it will be slightly noisy. You, Louie, may have an advantage since you are used to concentrating in the middle of all that racket. So tell that snotty lady complaining about her internet connection and tell her with pride, that yes, you do hear and understand what she is saying because you stayed in a dorm!
Accusation #2: Drugs. according to him, some students engage in illegal activities such as using marijuana...
Did you know that in Jamaica, marijuana is smoked at religious Rastafarian ceremonies? Some people believe it is the holy herb that supposedly grew on King Solomon’s grave. What can I say.. except.. a lot of people in the dorm are Rastafarians. Aren’t we supposed to have freedom of religion? So let’s all get our ganja and bongs, put Bob Marley on full blast and braid each other’s hair.
Accusation #3: Alcohol. ...drinking alcohol during regular school days...
Edgar Allan Poe was a poet, short-story writer, editor and literary critic (according to wikipedia!). You may or may not have heard of him. Just so you know, he was an alcoholic.
Another person who is a raving alcoholic and yet is beyond cool? Do you not know? CHUCK BASS. Oh yes. Word. I went there.
Accusation #4: Sex. Louie says that there are also dormers who have sex in the balconies, their bedrooms, or the comfort rooms
...Am I the only one who realizes the amazingness that is called “Free Porn”?! No, really. For serious. Think about it. You don’t have to download ILLEGALLY from the internet now and you don’t have to constrain yourself with that pathetically tinier than tiny laptop monitor of yours. It’s a win-win-win. Piracy is avoided: win for porn companies. The couple in question is having fun: win for them. You get to watch in High Definition: win for you.
So there you have it. That's my take on the article. Remember. Always look at the bright side, it may surprise you.
Note: This article may have contained figures of speech, particularly understatements and hyperbole, all laced with excessive amounts of sarcasm that could have confused you. Whoever thinks I was serious should definitely check with a doctor for you may be suffering from--dare I say it?-- extreme stupidity)
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| ....last bowl of koko krunch |
[Saturday
January 31st, 2009
4:32pm] |
NOOOO!!!!! I just finished my last bowl minutes ago. and i want.. MOAR!!!!
they say that you take the simple things for granted. Well you know what I took for granted when I was in the Philippines? ...KOKO KRUNCH! Because they don't sell it here!!! Yes.. I KNOW RIGHT? O_O. a world without koko krunch.. ZOMG NO!
Look how happy i was when i tasted my first bowl in a year and nine months!!
anyhoo. thanks mykha for bringing me koko krunch from da pinas. Now.. who else is coming here to LA? ..I don't need crafts or bags or little knick knacks. i need only KOKO KRUNCH!
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| because of migoy's entry |
[Friday
January 23rd, 2009
11:57am] |
Cuz of migoy, i found this site, and it's funny. :D
http://www.atom.com/spotlights/inauguration_speech_generator/
My fellow Americans, today is a sexy day. You have shown the world that "hope" is not just another word for "paa", and that "change" is not only something we can believe in again, but something we can actually smell.
Today we celebrate, but let there be no mistake – America faces mayabang and smells goood challenges like never before. Our economy is sparkly. Americans can barely afford their mortgages, let alone have enough money left over for bread crumbs. Our healthcare system is colorful. If your legs is sick and you don't have insurance, you might as well call a janitor. And America's image overseas is tarnished like a cellphone water bottle. But flouncing together we can right this ship, and set a course for Ateneo.
Finally, I must thank my makalat family, my makisig campaign volunteers, but most of all, I want to thank Conyos for making this historic occasion possible. Of course, I must also thank you, President Bush, for years of snorkling the American people. Without your silky smooth efforts, none of this would have been possible.
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| San Diego |
[Thursday
January 8th, 2009
9:26pm] |
So what if I didn't get to go around the city? So what if I spent most of the day listening to speakers talk about leadership? So what if I spent most of the 3 days and two nights in the hotel premises? So what if I didn't get to buy souvenirs? So what if I didn't even get to swim?
I got to go to a dinner cruise
I got to dance some latin dances after the dinner with Harsh who is the best partner ever
I got to befriend some cool people, some of which will receive special mentions
I kinda got to learn about leadership... which was kinda enlightening
I got to eat a lot.. A LOT of good food... SO MUCH good food that I think my stomach got 2 inches bigger
I got to spend the night lying on a blanket laid out on the cold sand with 4 awesome friends (UME! SUKHPREET! KARAN! HARSH!) as we looked up at the stars and talked about stuff
I got to room with khanh who is the best
I got to befriend this guy who, according to khanh, "sorta into you. what did you do?"
I got to meet one of THE coolest and funniest girls in school... NATALIE! And I found out I'm one of her favorites. :D
I got to fall asleep Liz's bed and she didn't kick me out because she's cool like that
I got to play group pictionary
I got to make a flag
I got to sit on the sand and look out the bay and, when I closed my eyes, it almost seemed as if I was back home
I got to have one of the best weekends ever in the US that included NEW friends from college.... which makes me realize how far I've come
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| Sitting on a windowsill |
[Thursday
January 1st, 2009
3:38am] |
[drabble by yours truly.]
You know how, when the light shines on you with just the right angle, it passes through your lashes and creates these little circular rainbows that seem to be floating within your vision? You look at your surroundings and it glitters because of the light and your lashes, and it's especially beautiful when the room is dark except for that small ray of light that somehow peeps through the blinds.
Well he had always thought she looked pretty. But looking at her with those tiny round rainbows forming this almost halo around the top of her head made him realize how truly breathtaking she looked.
She leaned back on the windowsill and blew her bangs out of her eyes. He observed the way she casually draped her arm on the knee she propped up. How she could have that nonchalant air about her and the way she looked, the way she acted and the way people thought about her, was always something he wanted to possess.
She looked back at him with those blue eyes and, for a minute there, he thought he had lost the ability to breathe.
There was no real point to this drabble, just that the other day, in Sansan's place, I was sitting on the couch and the only source of light was this one ray and it hit my lashes and made its tips sparkle.
Also because i saw this picture and i thought it was interesting
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