My celeb look-alikes

hahaha.. try this one too! :)

check this video! ASLA batch 5 Graduation Night

Thanks to Claire for this vid!! :)

BECAUSE

After a 5-day congress of the Ateneo Student Leaders' Assembly, there have been so many thoughts about my existence.. my mission, and my lifelong dreams... and as I recall, the fun and the sentimental moments that happened from Oct. 23-27 will be all part of the clues in answering my questions and speculations.

The congress gave so much input in my life, not only in terms of being a LEADER but also a Follower of God's teachings.

I learned so many things. So many questions were asked and until now, some of those are still unanswered. Though I know, for me, it's just a matter of time that I'll be able to understand my confusion. I have yet to know a LOT and discover my world. I'm thankful for all who were part of ASLA because I'm a different person NOW.

The most important word that I've realized: BECAUSE. Sir Pagsi's talk provided so many quotes that are deeply connected in my life. His stories moved me and I have been thinking of this BECAUSE and all of the purposes I have in my life. But as of now, I guess I'll continue my Passion and dreams of serving, leading, and inspiring people through music and biology.

Thanks to everyone who were there for me, supported my music, and listened to my stories and insights. My small group: Pau, Melai, William and Chummy. I want to thank all the members of the "horny balls group" (god, i still am laughing about our Blue Team's name!) for the group effort you've all given during the ASLAmazing Challenge and for all the activities we did. Thanks to the CORE group especially my facis, Maja, Kira and Nash for supporting and believing in us. I am so glad to have met you all in this lifetime and I hope to see you all soon.

I miss ASLA already and I promise to live up to my dreams starting now on my 6th day.

Here's my song just for ASLA. It's entitled Magkaisa Tayo. I hope you like it.


Sa buhay natin ngayon
maraming hirap ang nararanasan
ang kulang lang sa'tin ay
pagtitiyaga at pag-asang tunay

Bakit nga ba may mga tanong
na hanggang ngayon ay di pa nasasagot?
Kailangan nga bang sagutin
para may kabuluhan ang buhay natin?

CHORUS:

Magkaisa tayo sa ating pagbabago
Magtulungan tayo para may matanto
Magbigayan tayo para sa'ting bukas
Magtiwala sa Diyos, siya ang ating lakas

BRIDGE:

Paano tayo kikilos?
Saan tayo magsisimula?
Kaibigan, wag nang mahiya
pagkat tayo'y nagkakaisa!

Repeat Chorus 2x

Coda: siya ang ating..... lakas....


Godspeed everyone. Live the passion. Courage to Lead.

overloaded

We had our 1st GA today for ASLA (Ateneo Student Leaders Assembly) and it was fun interacting with other student leaders and have one objective: Service through Leadership.

Even though I was so stressed and worried for my 2 Chem Quizzes earlier this morning and also my Biosystematics Lab Exam, it's amazing how I still had the chance to have fun and get to know other people through ASLA.

We'll be having the Congress on the 1st week of the sembreak, and we all can't wait till this damn crazy sem ends.

As for the SERIOUS issues, here are the things I have to prepare for the coming days and weeks:

1. Western History Long Test 3 on Monday
   
2. 2 Chem Quizzes again on Monday
3. Botany Lab Long Test 3 on Tuesday
4. Theo Closing Ritual on Tuesday
5. Chem Long Test 4 on Wednesday
6. Biostatistics Finals/LT 5 on Friday
7. Biosystematics Lab Long Quiz on Birds
   
8. History Finals (if ever) on Monday, Oct. 16
9. Theo Finals (because there's no exemption because it's a cumulative exam! :(( ) - Oct. 17
10. Botany Lec LT 3/Final exam on Wed, Oct. 18
11. Chem Finals on Wed, Oct. 18 ALSO!!! Damn it.
12. Biosystematics Presentation of the Major Project on Oct. 20
    
13. Botany FINAL PRESENTATION (tentative sched on Oct. 20)

and on Oct. 23-27: ASLA Congress of Batch 2006.

Oh my, if only there's more than 24 hours in a day... it's crunch time. No more space for MEDIOCRITY.

God be with me.

wishful thinking and all that

it seems like i've been blogging since God knows when.

I've been dying to have this time of blogging but I have no choice except steal some 5 or 10 minutes of my study time (or even my bedtime) because I just feel the need of expressing myself and the things that have occurred.

There's only one thing that I have been wishing ever since the past weeks....

I just wish this sem would already end.

What the heck, 2 weeks more of dying because of pressure, stress, sudden rush of emotions and IT IS OVER; if only I could be more productive in the coming days.

I've got so many tasks to finish.. articles to read, projects to pass and lots more. God, when can I be free of all these?? My sembreak's going to be busy as well because of the ASLA congress (that I suppose I'm part of because one of the heads texted me about the GA). Im happy and thankful that I'll be part of the ASLA convention but I do hope it'll not be tiring.

On a lighter note, JC Chasez just released his new single Until Yesterday and I've been hearing a lot of good feedback about this. Check it out some time! I personally can say that this has been another "JC" music--one that's complete with energy, life, style and class. The upbeat tempo made it much more interesting albeit the not-so-wholesome lyrics. Then again, you have to hear it! This is included in his sophomore album which will be released early next year.

I almost forgot, the Ateneo Blue Eagles lost the championship a while ago. It was one tough job for the team but unfortunately, the referees were really on the UST side. I don't want to sound like I'm sourgraping or what, but it was shown evidently when most calls were against Ateneo. I admit, UST played well and made a good job in guarding the Blue Eagles but it was also evident that the Ateneo players were excellent as well. Perhaps it was just Ateneo's time to win. I still am proud of being an Atenean not only because of these players but because of the strong determination of every Atenean in the community. (WIN OR LOSE, IT'S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE! =) )

And one last note, I do hope all the victims of the Typhoon Milenyo will be able to recover soon. I also had a hard time waiting for the dsl to work again because of our stupid phoneline which didn't have dial tone for almost 3 days. Thank God it's back now.


God be with us always.