:p

There will be a restaging of "Sa North Diversion Road" by Tony Perez this coming January 23 (FRIDAY, 7PM) and JANUARY 24 (SATUDAY, 3PM) at the Ateneo Fine Arts Theatre (Gonzaga Hall). Tickets are priced at P150.00

For ticket reservations, you can contact Mik or Rayna.

I am expecting all my friends to watch my very last performance before I graduate. Sa lahat ng hindi nakanuod last December, ngayon na kayo bumawi sa akin!! PLEASE! hehe =) See you all!!
-- Mik Hirang

I am addicted to this site www.seaofshoes.typepad.com. It's by a 16 year old fashionista living in Texas with the most envy-worthy closet ever. Her name's Jane Aldridge. Plus her mom is like Lily Van der Woodsen only better and much much more real. Jane is the real deal. Plus, she knows her stuff. Her style's quirky, classy and very much her own. Her shoe closet, take note, is to die for.

Unfortunately for us living here in third-world conditions, pulling off clothes like her's would be a problem. One, it is way to hot here! I should be living off another continent, one with 4 seasons. Two, people would stare at you, not that i care what they think, but it would be weird riding the lrt, or strolling the mall, or in school. Third, my feet will die walking in those 6-inch heels. Flats are the ones for me though. hahahaha. Nuff said, check out the blog instead.

The last semester of my college life... How am I supposed to feel about it? In all honesty, I feel numb, probably because I do not know what I'm supposed to feel about it. Anxiety? Excitement? I don't know. They say the second sem of senior year will be just a blur, all in exit mode. Well I'll make it an eventful and momentous blur, darn it.

Like my usual habit of posting my sched here for my blog, i shall do so on the eve of the first day of the last sem in Ateneo.

Subject Code	Units	Section	Teacher	Schedule/Room
CHN 50	3	A	NAVARRO, FRANCISCO V.	T-TH 0900-1030/K-303
EU 172	3	A	ENVERGA III, MANUEL R.	F 0830-1130/COM B
EU 41	3	B	MANALO, ROSARIO G.	T-TH 1630-1800/B-209
FLC 1POR	3	A	CAPILI, PATRICK MICHAEL L.	M-W-F 1330-1430/COM A
PH 104	3	O	IBANA, RAINIER A.	M-W-F 1530-1630/BEL-308
TH 151	3	P	MENDOZA, RUBEN C.	T-TH 1500-1630/BEL-310

Looking at my second sem schedule, I noticed that I actually have it light this sem. I have okay majors with okay profs, then A-able classes for reaching the d.l.-level qpi (naah, i'd rather enjoy the time i have left in school by juggling both acads and social life). I have 3 classes with Gelo, and 3 classes with Bea and Qute, same with Tim, so nonetheless, I'd have someone to chatter with during the boring moments of class. I opted for the usual 4 hour and 30 minute breaks than to wake up overly early during MWF. Same shizz, different izzles.

Looking back on the past three years, college life has been the most eventful phase in my life (aside from the developmental stages though). Moreover, the past 2 years have been the most life-changing so far. This past year however, has the most exciting events, right Bea and Gelo? No, I don't think Bea that you're really unlucky. Honestly, unlike some people would think. I just think she's blessed with many life-altering events that would be necessary to form her personality. :) Kung walang cat incidents, car issues, catfights and brofights, joyrides and surprise roadtrips, spontaneous gimmicks, edi hindi exciting ang nangyayari satin, Bea. Hahaha. I need not specify those. Nakakahiya din for us hahahaha. Thank you for making it eventful and exciting. It's only the beginning. Next stop natin, Timbuktu or Andes?! Hahaha. For that much needed soul-searching on what to do next. After grad, what now? Dayum.


After 3 years and 1 sem of college life, from being mere scum freshmen to goodbye goodbye seniors, you have to think about the progress, and the changesthat are happening within oneself. I thus leave you to listen to the song.. "Being grown up isn't half as fun as growing up, these are the best days of our lives..." In this diary by The Ataris oldschool, just because i'm nostalgic.

"Get on the bus, it's time to go.."

Good things happen to those who wait, to those who work hard, to those who value magis. Not only did we do great in sports this year, the school excelled in academics (+ theses and dissertations) as well. [To think it's the school's sesquicentennial year!!]

from the the THES-QS ranking website:   (this is the 2008 official ranking)

2008 rank        2007 rank            University                                     Country
 254=               401-500            Ateneo de Manila University            Philippines
 276=               398                  University of the Philippines             Philippines
401-500            n/a                   De La Salle University                    Philippines
401-500            n/a                   University of Santo Tomas              Philippines


Not to sound cocky but this year, and every single year, masarap maging atenista ;)
Good job to making Ateneo's 150th year the best year to graduate, ever. :p

Source: DJ ;)

UAAP SEASON 71 CHAMPIONS!!!!!
GO ATENEO! ONE BIG FIGHT!
It was a GREAT GAME.
Mga Lasallista, wag na bitter.:p When you win naman, we congratulate you and all. Why can't you guys do the same? Class, please. Onting class lang. :)

BONFIRE ON TUESDAY!!! FREE FLOWING EVERYTHING! Something to look forward to despite the upcoming onslaught of the Finals week. :p

I guess it's true then. Good things come to those who wait. :)

look at this secret video of Britney rehearsing at the dance studio! Kinda makes me cry, it's reminiscent of her old-school self. I am such a fan. hahahaha!

[Sometimes no matter how carefully you plan your playlist, there is no right track for what awaits you.]

After weeks and weeks of never-ending deadlines and mind-boggling exams, I spent my Saturday afternoon with my favorite people in the world, (Bea, Gelo, Nissy, Qute, Dy) *others: nasan kayo?

We all met at Katipunan, despite the heinous traffic galore due to the ACET. Then off to my house. Cooked my linguine with bacon and sundried tomatoes in cream sauce and fudge brownies with truffles. (Hope they loved it as much as I loved cooking it for them).

Watched the movie, Definitely maybe. Cried, smitten, hook, line and sinker. It was not like your typical cheese fest chick flick movie, though I must warn you, it makes you hung up till the credits roll over. I honestly cried despite my restraint from bawling my eyes out and having a runny nose.

So I must share some noteworthy lines from the movie. Laugh trip I swear.

[from trailer]
Will Hayes: I had two serious girlfriends... and then some other smattering of other women.
Maya Hayes: What's the boy word for 'slut'?
Will Hayes: They still haven't come up with one yet.
----> why is that only girls are sluts anyway? guys are bigger sluts :))

Maya Hayes: What's a threesome?
Will Hayes: It's a game, that adults play sometimes... When they're bored.
Maya Hayes: ...Whatever.
--->HAHAHA!!!!

April: You and me, it'd kinda be like cats and dogs.
Will Hayes: Oil and water.
April: Sand paper and bare ass.
Will Hayes: That's gross.
----> This one goes out to Bea and I's very special project: ahem ahem nissy.... hahaha! Pero nis, ikaw yung sand paper???:))

Maya Hayes: Dad, I can't believe you drank... and smoked... and was such a slut... But I still love you.
---> what will you reply if your future kid told you this line??:p hahaha

Will Hayes: [rehearsing his proposal] Here...I wanna marry you because you're the first person that I wanna look at when i wake up in the morning and the only one I wanna kiss goodnight, because...the first time that i saw these hands i couldn't imagine not being able to hold them but mainly when you love someone as much as i love you
[pause]
Will Hayes: getting married is the only thing left to do, so... will you... hum...
[pause]
Will Hayes: marry me?
April: Definitely, maybe... i have to think about it. ---> I will so marry the guy who will tell me these lines. *swoon*

Maya Hayes: I'm guessing you weren't her first boyfriend. Maybe it was some nerdy guy, or maybe he was mean. Or maybe, you were friends for the longest time, and then just when you were about to put your penis in somebody else's vagina...
Will Hayes: Okay. Good night Maya.
Maya Hayes: ...you realized Mom was the only one for you!
Will Hayes: Bedtime!

----> Bata ka pa lang, bastos ka na!! :p Qute, kaw ata to. XD

Summer Hartley: Dumped me for a sophomore. Told me it was for my own good.
Will Hayes: Everybody seems to be using that line these days.---->Sophomore boys are hot!! :p

[Maya and Sarah are walking away, Maya turns around]
Maya Hayes: Dad!
[Will turns around, Maya runs to him, Will kneels]
Maya Hayes: Thanks for telling me the story.
Will Hayes: You're welcome. I didn't tell you the happy ending.
Maya Hayes: [getting tears] What is it?
Will Hayes: You.
--->OMG! <3

Again, I would like to thank Bea, Nissy, Qute and Dy for making my day complete, no matter how much work we all have for next week. I love you guys. This was a very much well-deserved break. Next time 10 Things I Hate About You naman, Bea's life story :)) And Gelo, we missed you! Hope you're all better now. :)

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ABSOLUTELY NO LYING QUIZ
honest to goodness answers, seriously. :)
1. last cigarette?
Saturday night at Promenade. :-|

2. last beverage:
Water, my constant friend.

3. last phone call?
Nona at 17:49 today. Nasan daw kami. Tugon room :)

4. last text message:
"Just arrived. Sunduin na ako n dad dito sa airport" -Mom.

5. last song played:
"All the promises we make, from the cradle to the grave" All I want is you- U2

6: last BUBBLE bath:
Damn! No time!!! Marco Polo Hongky May pa :))

7: last time you cried:
Days before my birthday. For no apparent reason. Unusual breakdown moment.

8. last meal:
Full meal? Or kunwari meal lang? Kfc with Bea for lunch :)

SEVEN have you’s:
1. have you ever dated someone twice?
Yes.

3. have you ever kissed someone & regreted it?
Yes. :-|

4. have you ever fallen in love?
Yes. And I do miss the feeling. :)

5. have you ever lost someone?
Yes, in so many ways (them dying or walking away, lost etc.)

6.have you ever slept until 2am?
Huh? What? Always.

7. have you ever been drunk and thrown up?
YES! Both accidental or forced suka.

SIX things you did in the past three days:
- pointless with Bea
- drank "the big gulp"
- cut Philo
- gave a talk about Sanggu and Elections
- TRIED studying

list FIVE people you can tell pretty much anything to?
Gelo, Bea, Juico, Nissy, Jess

list THREE favorite colors:
Turquiose, White, and Black :)

list FOUR things you want to do before you die
- skinny dip
- backpack across the European continent
- take that Great American Roadtrip thru Route 66 with Daddy.
- Kiss my friends goodbye. :)

This month have you…
Laughed until you cried:
YES! From pointless moments and Qute's hula-hoops to Seo's quotable quotes. :D

Went behind your parents back?
Yes.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT:
1. Your last kiss?
Bittersweet.

2. Gay Marriage?
It's okay I guess. I'm considered a Liberal in the Political Spectrum. Specifically a Center-Leftist.  :)) Sir Camilo hates the center. Miko loves that "SHIFTEE point".

3. Lowering the drinking age?
No one follows it anyway.

4. Straight, Gay, or Bi?
Don't care. Whatever floats their boat.

5. Who are the best huggers that you know?
Mommy. :) I feel most comfortable when Mom hugs me. :)

6. Do you believe in love at first sight?
Errr. No. I don't think it works that way. :))

7. Is there something you want to tell someone?
"Why d'you have to be so cute? It's impossible to ignore you. Must you make me laugh so much? It's bad enough we get along so well. Say goodnight and go." Kantahan ko na lang siya. :)) BEAAAA KILL MEEEE :))


8. What brand of shirt are you wearing?
Now? Zara.

9. Would you kiss anyone on your top friends?
Okay. Wait, isn't this an application on Facebook? :p haha

10. What is your current annoyance?
Serial daters. Laaaboooo nila. :-|

11. How many kids do you want to have?
I think 2 would be fine. But mas masaya pag 4. Kaso dapat practical, mahirap na magisip ng names e :))

12. Do you want to change your name?
Not really. I like how unique my name is. I like the fact that people are having trouble pronouncing it and spelling it. :)) EVIL BITCH :))

13. Last time you saw your father?
Just a few minutes ago. Mgbrew daw ako ng coffee. Forever line niya yun.

14. What did you do for your last birthday?
Had to go to school for Reg day! Went to Bea's (and nagguitar hero si Jay and Tim). Coffee Bean with Yen (i heart you yen!) Juico, Confi, Caf, Kit. :) Then liquor shopping with Jay and Tim. Family Dinner. Then TAGAYTAY with my favorite people in the world! The last hurrah. <3

15.What time did you wake up today?
7:03 am. Ergh.

16. What were you doing at midnight?
Reading for Hofilena's class (histo, i love it)

17. Name something you CANNOT wait to do?
Go back to school!!! Why? I love school. Making the most out of my senior year galore!

18. What is your favorite things in your room?
My macbook, ipod, pillows, night lamp, my desk and my books. :)


19. Where is your best friend right now?
Errr, Jona, where are you? :) I miss you galore!

Take note: All of this happened within a span of 20 mins.

Conversation #1 Krista fixing her Mitosis or Meiosis clay thingies.

Anne: "Krista, ano yan? :)"
Krista: "Chromosomes..."
------awkward silence in the room---------


Conversation #2 Anne, BJ and I kwentuhan galore..

Anne: "BJ, San ka pupunta?"
BJ finally realizing that he began putting on his bag for no reason at all.
BJ: "AYYYYYY...."
Ione: no comment. HAHA. Sabaw mode.
*repeat this scenario for three times. :))

Pucha, what a sabaw day I swear. More things like these to come, besides, the election season has just begun. :p

The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington chemistry midterm paper.

The answer by one student was so 'profound' that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well:

Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?

Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle's Law (gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed) or some variant.

One student, however, wrote the following:

First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate at which they are leaving. I think that we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving. As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today.

Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell. Since there is more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell. With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially. Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in Hell because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to stay the same, the volume of Hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added.

This gives two possibilities:

1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.

2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes over.

So which is it?

If we accept the postulate given to me by a certain girl during my Freshman year that, 'It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you,' and take into account the fact that I slept with the very same girl last night, then number two must be true, and thus I am sure that Hell is exothermic and has already frozen over. The corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore, extinct..... .leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a divine being which explains why, last night, she kept shouting 'Oh my God.'

THIS STUDENT RECEIVED AN A+.
*From Liane Tan

Brilliant kid. Plus, he connected it to his own experiences pa. Good enough for Ateneo Philo. HAHA.

I pray for the soul of that person who died in the Philo dept for whatever his cause of death might be.

This morning, after watching a film called "Stir of Echoes" for my Horror Film class, a murmur of people talking about receiving the same text message saying a student committed suicide at the Philo dept. Talk about real life horror happening in our own campus. Steph even said, "The movie's not yet over." HAHA. But it scared the living crap out of me. I never thought that such a thing could happen, even if it wouldn't be impossible, having such pressures and expectations being in our school. Plus we saw the Dela Costa building as soon as we left the COM studio. I can vividly remember the gathering of the different Philo professors outside the building, plus another person crying. A number of cars just outside Dela Costa, something not possible during class hours. A real life horror scene, I must say.

As natural law would have it, rumors regarding the incident had spread like wildfire. The whole school is talking about it, some details too bizarre for real life. Student daw, then next a Teaching Assistant. He committed suicide, or had a heart attack early early that morning. Then another version of the story said that he wanted to burn the Philo department.

I say let's just wait for the official announcement. In the meantime, let's pray for his soul. Yes, it was confirmed, he was a man, Father David's teaching assistant, who taught at Miguel's class just a few days ago. Let's also pray for his family, for the loved ones he left behind, and also for the building not to be haunted.

I never thought this would happen in my school. What a way to start the week.