The Ocean of My Being

Grunge! You're all about the music and would even turn your back on fame just to stay true to your roots... You reached your high in the early '90s, but you're still making some good stuff! Keep rocking! What genre of rock are you? brought to you by Quizilla -- Well, there was a time in my life I totally loved Grunge. I grew up with two older brothers who worshipped Kurt "I-Hate-Myself-and-I-Want-to-Die" Cobain. They had Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder pictures plastered all over the walls of their rooms! I still like Grunge, but not as much as I did back then. :) ********** Morpheus ?? Which Of The Greek Gods Are You ?? brought to you by Quizilla -- " ...and often lost in thought. " That's funny. It's like a better and nicer way of saying "you are often absent-minded." Hehehe:)

Thanks to my very good friend, Bok , I was able to go to my very first UAAP Basketball Game last Sunday (August 22) . :) It was a great experience, something I will never, ever forget especially since it's likely going to be my last UAAP basketball game because Bok won't ever bring me to another game. Not after I got sick because of the excitement and all! " Hinding-hindi ka na tutuntong sa Araneta sa UAAP! " (You're never going to set foot at Araneta for UAAP!) Sure, she was kidding but I, myself, wouldn't like to take any chance and get sick again. Besides, those two games are enough to last me a lifetime. The first game was between UP and Adamson . Despite coming from UP , we sat at the Adamson side so we would surely be at the Ateneo side in the next game. There were some cheering here and there. There were many unoccupied seats. I could barely hear the UP students' cheers save for the UP drums. We were seated right at the back of t...

My brother, his wife and their four-year-old son, Goby , are in Manila for a few days. I've posted pictures of LoveLove (my petname for Goby) in a previous entry . He's the most adorable kid in the whole world. I have other nephews and nieces, but our Goby is the only one who really grew up with us (i mean, in our house). I was practically his " yaya " during his infancy, before I left for SSEAYP and when I came back. This is why Goby will always have a special place in my heart. He's like my eldest son. :) Last Thursday, I spent three wonderful hours with them (my brother and his family). We met at SM Megamall , with me almost unable to stay still during the ride to the place. Goby has grown taller and lost some weight, which his mom is excited about because she doesn't want him to gain too much weight. He's as active as ever. When we went to buy him shoes, he talked and talked non-stop to the saleslady and it was obvious that the tired but ...

I, finally, have my HaloScan comment board (my original one) up again for easier commenting... well, for some, at least. No more signing in or whatever. And, what's great is that I still have some of my old comments saved. Hehehe:) I don't know how that happened. I like the HaloScan Comment board, but I won't take the Blogger Comment board down because there are comments saved there, too. Duh, it's not like this would make me get more comments or anything. Oh, but still, I'm happy! :) I'm so happy I think I'll get myself and some friends ice cream. :) Well, one of my friends has a love problem right now and I think some ice cream would make her feel a little better. And, I go on to announce to all beautiful people who read this blog, please use whichever comment board you like. Oceanic Views is Blogger; Pink Thoughts is HaloScan. Okey dokey, then! I'm outta here! :)

You speak eloquently and have seemingly read every book ever published. You are a fountain of endless (sometimes useless) knowledge, and never fail to impress at a party. What people love: You can answer almost any question people ask, and have thus been nicknamed Jeeves. What people hate: You constantly correct their grammar and insult their paperbacks. What Kind of Elitist Are You? brought to you by Quizilla -- Hmm, a "Book and Language Snob"? I like this kind of snob. :) But, I think I know myself enough to be not THAT snobby. ;-) ********** What Classic Movie Are You? personality tests by similarminds.com -- I'm a "Schindler's List". Great movie, I'm great! Hehehe:) ********** What Famous Leader Are You? personality tests by similarminds.com -- Wow, Mother Theresa... I'd totally like/want to be like her. :) ********** B Bold A Ambitious B Brilliant Y Yucky P Perverse I Inspirational N New K Kind Name / U...

Last night, while in bed, my thoughts wandered from one place to another and delved from one thing to another. I was mentally making a list of things that make me lucky to be alive. This is one of my favorite habits because thinking of all the things I should be thankful for would always make me really happy and want to do good and be/remain good. There are, of course, countless things to be thankful for. I never get to finish the “list”. I don’t think I ever will. Allahu akbar! (God is great!) One of the things that never fails to put a smile on my face, no matter what situation I’m in, is my family. Every single time my family comes to mind, I’d always feel immense happiness and thankfulness for being a part of it. Studying in UP has kept me away from my family (for three years now), but they are the ones that keep me going. My dad visits me once a month and every time he has a case here in Metro Manila. Being away from my family proves to me their love and confidence/trus...

August is a month that brings lots of memories to me, both good and bad. It’s during this month that I would always introspect and reflect about things that have happened in my life and be thankful for everything despite and inspite of some bad things. August 2000: The Birth of Tanglaw I was fresh from college graduation when I found out that I was part of the Philippine delegation to the 27th Ship for SouthEast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) . It was August 2000. The National Youth Commission informed me through mail that after the interview (a few moths before), the essay writing and screening my credentials, I was chosen as one of the finalists. The letter of confirmation came on the 5th day of the month. It said that I had to be in Manila for the Orientation and the Medical, Physical and Psychological Examinations by the 16th of the month. It also said that to be submitted on the 16th (the Orientation Day) were my passport, police and barangay clearances, and birth certific...