Mentalist

(12:49:50 am)freshlybrewed:actually, i noticed something about you

(12:50:04 am)nanaxiu:what did you notce?

(12:50:47 am)freshlybrewed:you have this lucky face

(12:51:31 am)freshlybrewed:that's really odd nowadays

(12:51:31 am)nanaxiu:really? magdilang anghel ka sana!

(12:51:40 am)freshlybrewed:your face tells me that you are generally a happy person. people want you around them cos you make them happy. pero pag may situation na kailangan ka ng mga tao, you give your time to them. that's a good thing but minsan napapagod ka na. napapasaya mo mga tao sa paligid mo. but when you are alone you know deep inside of you that you are looking for something or someone. it's like there are only few people you trust who know you more than more people you know. sorry im talkative :D my friend i a mentalist a he reads people's minds. he taught me to read faces long time ago. :D

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Lucky face eh? how come i didn't win the lottery! I even planned how to spend it. argh. 700M... tsk tsk..

Read on that last paragraph.. the long one... i ask my self am i generally a happy person? hrmm.. right now i don't feel happiness.. nor sadness... i just feel something is missing. that's it. i have no feelings! OMG. (i'm so weird). i don't even know if people like to be around me. (haha). the third paragraph is quite right. i'm a human punching bag! (haha just kidding friends... you know who you are.). Do you make money out of being a mentalist? i think it'll be lucrative. haha!

(damn this keyboard)

Hrmph.

Maybe, I am not meant to be happy in this life time.

.... i miss you, Dairy Queen.

Happy Birthday Andrew & Renz

Lara O., Renz, Wacky and Andrew

yeah!

Argentina Dream

It would be really nice to be able to go out of the country and volunteer. i know, there are a lot of people who are in need here (Phils.). but it would be different if i'd experience and learn from another culture. *sighs*.... I wish i can go and volunteer in Argentina on January... just for 4 months. it would be sooo awesome! though i doubt that mom and dad would approve of it...

#1. it's expensive

#2. i have no one with me (no other contact)

#3. they wont approve of the idea of me living with foster parents...

this is so frustrating. i like it so badly... if there's a will, there's a way!.... hrmmm ... i should think of a plan to raise money for this so i can eliminate #1. to eliminate #2, i should organize a group (friends) who are willing to join the program. I will have to bring my cousin with me since she has a friend in argentina. that way, i can get rid of #3 (for accomodations, haha)... i shall think of this everyday... it shall materialize someday. yey!

Marami kayang corned beef don? hrmmm. hihi.

I've seen this beverage in Discovery Travel and Living Channel. It's like the Argentinian Starbucks. hehe. I want to taste this! :) It's called Mate.

(photo credits to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cuias_de_chimarrao.jpg)

Why oh Why?!

Mortal sin: i ate a truffle this afternoon... oh no!!!! Lord sana hindi naman ako mamaga! baka mag mukhang allergy nanaman ako. ayoko na maging headturner.

Pero, ang sarap talaga ng truffles!!!

Mortal sin: i ate heavy dinner tonight... (happy birthday, andrew! thanks for the treat!)... good luck to my impaired glucose tolerance. tsk... WHYYYY!?! i wish i was normal...

(Photo taken from http://yoursoulsdesire.com/)

DUMBOLITO

I went to the ZOO yesterday!!! woohooo!!! i love the animals!!!... i just dislike their stink... i saw an elephant, exotic birds, a hippo(!) and a sleeping tiger. there were nocturnal bears, too... it's really interesting. i've never seen such large snakes ever! looked like they were anacondas (i know, there aren't any in the Phils)... the monkeys, by the way, reminded me of the silly furball that pulled my flowery blue skirt and won't let go when i was 7 years old. haha!

I went to the zoo primarily to take pics of the animals. unfortunately, i left my beloved gear and was not able to get satisfying shots. ohwell. next time, i shall bring the thing with me. always.

Ayaw nya ng jump shot.

Klik camera club

Klik is my new photo club family (club na nga, family pa. haha). i am really thankful to have met new and interesting people whom i share the same interest with. Tim, the organizer, was so nice. he even lent me his flash! he also shares tidbits of tips/ techniques on how to go about taking pics. there were after shoot dinners... tsk. i missed those. had to get home early to my lola's house. Cinderella mode. haay.

Hobby.

hehe. here is the list of advice that i got from different hobbyist. (not verbatim)

1. constructive criticism is good.. pero wag kang makikinig sa ibang photographers kung na achieve mo yung 'look' na gusto sa isang photograph.

2. Dapa!

3. laruin mo yung ISO, Aperture at Shutterspeed

4.

will continue this blog later.

I'm an enthusiast.

Ahh. there are a lot to learn in photography. Yes, cameras of today are made to think for us to save time and effort. but to really understand it and get the real essence of photography, you really have to study it.. hone it. so.. what are the basics? you have to learn the ISO, aperture and shutterspeed. once you get the 3 basic "pillars" (?), you can go and do your thing. By the way, i'd like to thank Tim Ignacio for organizing the photoshoot; Midge and Den for posing for us; Bobbit, Erwin, Jun and the other photogs for sharing tidbits about style and technique. Here are some of my photos. :)

Den Reyes

Midge

these are my new set of photo buddies. friendly people. :) this shot was taken by erwin. see the inscription on the lower right corner? that's his website.

I will take my time learning this. hindi ako magmamadali. :)

KIWI

I have been watching some bittersweet materials this week. this evening, ate rochie showed me a short animation called "KIWI". the character was cutesy patootsky, but the film just gave me a kick at the end. wooh. *tears* go on. watch it!

I have also see "7 POUNDS" starring will smith. i've seen the movie 3 times on HBO but i've never started it.

bored

haaay. life is sooo boring!!! what do i do to make it a little more exciting?

Life of a Glutton

Yes, i am a self confessed glutton. or WAS. i don't get to eat as much as i want to. but it's a good thing i guess. too much of everything is bad anyway.

Lounging

Lounging at Starbucks, Calamba. I fought for this seat. nah... haha im exaggerating.

Back to blogging

Ronald McDonald has been my profile picture ever since Sanctuaryo was created. just now, i thought of changing it. But i dunno what picture i'd change it to. So, i finally decided not to change anything here. haha. big deal. whatever.

I wonder why i cannot log in to a certain website with my connection. In other providers (rather, in places with free wifi), i can log in without any problem. it frustrates me.

I'm such a whiner! haha. sorry about that...

Let me tell you about something nice.

This week, i was able to apply for a volunteer job as a nurse in Laguna Provincial Hospital with the help of my cousin- in- law, ate Ginny. Without, her, i won't be able to get a spot on that hospital. (i don't agree with the whole system, but in times of great need, we have to go with the flow). Anyway, the volunteer work will start on March 2011. THANKS, ATE GINNY! Geez, i still have a few months to fill in. What to do??? argh... actually,here are my options..

1. I can apply for a Med-Rep position in Invida (i met Biboy's classmate in elementary who is now a director area manager for the company. she said i can go and take the exam immediately)--my predicament is, if i'd get the position, i am just going to be with the company for only 4 months. Is it worth it to work for a company for only 4 months? and will it be fair for them? Daddy's advice: concentrate on nursing practice first. make it a priority.

2. Look for other hospitals that are in need of nurses. i personally want to try out working in maternal and child lying-in clinics. i want to have be good at delivering babies. :)

3. Enroll in trainings such as IVT (which is a necessity), ACLS-BLS-CPR trainings, etc. But this will cost moolah. i've been living on charity for 3 years now. i want to earn again (says my id)... but i need trainings so i can be good at what i do, patience is a vitue (says my super ego)... My ego is confused right now.

4. Be active with Red Cross.. (i'm always available for red cross, unless i'm doing something else at the moment ). i want to experience a 'real rescue'.

5. Just wait for March 2011 and do nothing else... just facebooking... (ha! no way! scrap this option out. i'd be bored to death)

6. Just wait for March 2011 and do something unrelated to nursing like photography or capoeira or events organizing (haha... my gosh, this is tempting!!!! i want (says my id)!!! but not practical (says my super ego) cos i need to be focusing on nursing practice... *sighs* I MISS THE ART SCENE! Oh well... i can do this on the side, i guess... i've got lots of ideas for our Christmas party. hihi.

7. Apply as a private duty nurse and take care of the rich elderly people in Ayala Alabang. (hrmmm... it's a good idea cos i'd be able to practice nursing, at the same time, get paid to do it. still, i have to think if it's feasible given the time frame)

8. Buy a franchise of a certain food chain and make moolah out of it... (again, FOCUS!)

9. Review for IELTS, a requirement to get a job in Canada. From what i heard, it has its validity for 3 years (i think). timing is of the essence here, too. Should read on details about this.

Ok, so these are fresh thoughts from my neurons. Have to work my butt on this by next week.

Kaya yan! :)

unfair life is.

3 days at Health Care Advantage Institute.

ok.. so that's me @ the virtual ICU. i was taking care of the dummy. :)

Birthday blog (LATE POST) #1

Sept. 28, 2010-Dahil hindi ko dala ang aking journal at wala nang space a aking phone (para maka pag 'blog'), dating gawi ulit - sa scratch paper nalang mag sulat. isang dakilang nars na ako dahil registered na. kulang nalang ay yung physical license at yung ID ko. shempre, practice sa hospital din.

kasama ko si Royce kanina... sa october 19 ko pa makukuha ang license ko.may mga pamilyar na mga mukha akong nakita kanina tulad ni Ruby at ni Justine. *haaay*... sana naman maging effective at maging efficient ako na nars pag nasa hospital na ako. kelangan ko talagang magsanay na maging mabilsi sa lahat ng mga bagay. kanina nakikinig ako kay Royce tungkol sa mga kwento nya sa hospital nakikinig palang ako, pagod na ako. IKAW NA ANG BAHALA SAAKIN, LORD!

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Birthday ko nga pala ngayon. 28 years old sa September 28. buti hindi ako dinatnan ng birthday blues. pagod siguro kaya hindi na nakapag senti. haha. Gusto ko kumain mamaya sa indian resto. sa new bombay ako kakain mamaya. hindi naman ako makapagimbita kasi wala nang battery yung phone ko.Arggh. nagugugtom na ako!

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Nakita ko yung sarili ko sa salamin kanina. ANG PAYAT KO!!! Gusto ko tumaba ng konti sa mukha. ngunit paano?! naku naman. kelangan mag plano na ako sa aking game plan... game plan sa buhay. gayun pa man, kelangan kong matutong mag chill. Chillax lang. wag mashadon OC. OCness wastes time. basta dapat organized ako. So help me God.

Amen.

Dear Lord, I am such a nervous wreck right now. Im afraid, i still cannot handle too much stress in my life. i mean.... this one i have right now is not even a problem to others. but for me... for me it's something.... if you think about it, it's simple but... arrrgh! i think, what i cant handle is shame of asking favors because of stupid mistakes.....

as they say, mistakes make you stronger in the long run... but i hope i wont make grave mistakes! not in nursing... not ever!

Help me God. Thanks.

New hobby

Yesterday was my first ever pre-nup photoshoot... (ok here i go again, telling the world what i'm doing... sorry can't help it. haha)... it WAS challenging for me since this is all new to me. see, i don't have a formal training in photography and i had to direct as well. i can say that i was happy with some of the photos and kinda disappointed with some... acceptable since im a newbie. :)

thank you, xenia and elmer!

Biyaya

shempre, ang tagal tagal tagal tagal ko nanaman hindi nakapag sulat dito.. bakit? kasi naging mejo busy siguro na may halong katamaran. hehe... pero sige na nga magkkwento na ako. kamusta naman? maraming pangyayari. :)

1. pagkatapos ng board exam. mejo tumambay ng kaunti... sumasama kay ate aimee magpa "treat" sa nugabest. sayang may free na termanium stones na sa sana ako kung tinuloytuloy ko yun. pero nag karon ng appointments e.

2. nanirahan sa sta cruz ng ilang lingo upang makadalo sa mga training: (a) disaster nursing, (b) ambulance operation training, (c) instructors' training course for BLS and CPR.

3. Astig! Red Cross Instructor na ako. angas no?

4. at eto ang mas Angas....PASADO AKO SA BOARD EXAM!!!!! WOOOHOOO! :)

ako ay ganap na Nars na!

take 1 lang! woohoo! Lord, salamat po!

maraming magagandang bagay ang naganap. maraming biyayang nakamit. maraming bagong kaibigang nakilala... maraming kaalaman at karanasan na pwedeng maikwento sa iba. maraming kailangan pasalamatan!

masaya!