My College Graduation Day

I had this one conversation with a friend who asked me "Why do you blog?" 

One of the reason why I am doing this is that I am able to type significant and gist words that has happened to me. And guess what.... ... this day has been one of those significant happenings.

I woke up past 8 in the morning and as I open my eyes, I felt a mini heart attack. ... for the first thing I thought was that I'm already late! Hahahaha Calm down, my graduation starts at 12:30pm. I haven't set my clock to alarm me or any possible thing to wake me up (because in my whole, or maybe half, college life, i would just turn it off and i tell you, it's useless). 

To cut the story short, I am not late. Yehey. I didn't graduate with flying colors yet I graduated with colored hair. Booooooo. Goodbye, school rules! I may not have any award but I have my whole family with me plus my aunt, uncle, cousin, grandmother and grandfather. Biggest delegation Award!! Thank You Lord for putting me into a family who is supportive in all levels! The gifts I have received is only a freebie compared to the love I am always given. Thank you also to my relatives who are million miles away from us. Though you are not here, I know you were all with me in Spirit! :')

To conclude, this day has been a Hug Day! I love all those people whom I hugged and kissed and had a picture of. Ehem ehem, aking crush!!! Hahahaha

Anyway, if you, yes you who are reading this happen to open this post, I would like to grab this opportunity to request you to pray for me for my next challenge in life: Pharmacy Board Exams. I have a lot of feelings now. Idk anymore. I'm working on it. But, if you do so, thank you in advance! :*

Outfit of the day!

Texts and Prints

Exactly 5 days from now, *drum roll please*, i am finally graduating!! Hooray! I will not use the popular phrase of fervor: "I can't wait!!!" because literally, i have been waiting for that day ;)

Last week, we had our Simulated Board Exam/ Mockboards and mind you, all of the areas (6 areas) really mocks at me, as if i don't know anything in my four years of studying Pharmacy. But God is really good and I thank Him for answering my prayers, for the nth time. I passed it, ofcourse with the Grace of God. He wouldn't allow His children to fail. ;) Hihihi. The moment I knew that I passed it, i texted my father "Pasa ko sa mockboard! Praise the Lord!", and then he replied "K. Wala gid ko doubt ate. Kay prayer guid na namon". It's uplifting to know that I have people who are on bended-knees for me and my future. I call them "my Prayer Warriors". Sometimes, we doubt the capacity of ourselves to achieve something but we should always remember that we need not to doubt the God who can make all these things possible, so I bring back the glory and praises all to Him!

Recently, I applied for the position of associate text editor for our yearbook, SPARK 2013, which I've been planning to join when I'm still on my junior year. Luckily, i got the job.(Char, kung maka-job! Hahaha)

For our first task, we prepared for the pictorials of our co-graduates. As I saw the pictures, I am in awe of how some of my nerdy-looking friends majestically turn out reciprocally to what I see them. And also, I must say that we've chosen the best photo company. It's an exhausting yet fun job for our first week, not only because we have gotten free lunch, snacks, frame, and a condescending feeling to have unlimited shots to choose from but also a win-part of gaining new friends as you exit the portals of the college.  And yes, meron kaming sweldo and transpo allowance!! Wooo! Little did they know that I my apartment is just a walk away (BWAHAHA).  Just yesterday, 76th Araw ng Davao, we had a seminar at the printing company (where we will collaborate as a team) about how to make THE yearbook. As the text editor, I am assigned to gather datas of students which will cover up the whole page of each one and literally edit if there's something that is needed to be. (Name, address, affiliates/memberships, awards, and their metamorphosis). I have seen a lot of yearbooks from different universities and colleges and it was amazing to see how it evolved from the many years. I have been into prints on tshirt and it is a different happy feeling to get an encounter with prints on papers. I'm still thinking of ideas of how I can share some creativity to get our yearbook as pleasing and representing on behalf of SPC BATCH 2013.

Funny how they still have some old apple products which are alive and working.

Documents from different universities composing the datas.

My favorite package which I will propose on ours. This one's of La Salle, I forgot where. Lol

How i wish. Hahaha

The working area.

Batch 2013 RIPRIZIIIIINT!

DIY: Ferrero Rocher Bouquet

In the middle of the last "hell week" of my college life, studying for the mock board exams which really seem to have mocked at me, I still had time to make this crafty gift for the blooming of the womanhood of my sister. I had really a hard time thinking what to give her (or surprise for her) as a presumable obligation of an eldest. Good thing this idea popped my mind, out of the blue: THE FERRERO ROCHER BOUQUET. As much as I would like to give her an expensive gift, I can't. Because firstly, I am broke. And secondly, i am still broke. 

If you're a chocolate lover who doesn't love to spend much, this one's for you. If you happen to go on some chocolate-business outlets, you can buy one for almost a thousand bucks. (Don't let those deceive youuuuu!)  I've gotten this handy without spendin' a lot of monehhhh, so you can, too. DIY ( DO IT YOURSELF). So, to make your sweet tooth and eyes pleased, let me run down how I made this fancy bouquet.

Before letting you know how I did it, i want you to see a file- closer to what Ferrero rocher is. Click THIS FOR THIS SHALL MAKE YOU FORGET THE WORLD

Isn't it yummy? ~=P

Okay, here it goes. ... 

First, you need to have skills, skills that are acquired for a very long career - NO. You just need time and desperation to do this with: Tissue wrapping papers, clear cling wrapper, tape, scissors, bamboo skewers, ribbon and the ferrero rocher chocolaaaates.

 Pierce the bamboo skewer halfway, upwards. Then wrap the chocolate all the way through the bamboo skewer with a clear wrap, tightly. After that, lock it with a tape. Be sure that no spot will allow air to pass through and a spot wherein ants could probably get into.

 Fold a tissue and put atop the chocolate. Wrap around, with a tissue wrapping paper, the chocolate and again be sure to secure it with a tape. 

I added apiece of tissue wrapping paper around each chocolate then wrapped all the skewed chocolates. Ribbon it and VOILA!!

Ofcourse, do not forget your additional gift, which is inedible. 

I put this gift inside our closet for it to look like a surprise to my sister. I am the sweetest? I know. 

Thank you, Jesus, for the life of my sister! And for making me prettier than her. Hahahaha

Reasonable Certainty

If there is someone who is beyond sensible which cannot be doubted, that must be the Lord Jesus Christ. His greatness, mercy, love, grace and timing is very very very very very (yes, very) favouring! My hands are itching to post this post because someone might be able to read this and maaaaaan, I just want you to know that my heart is joyfully crying. As I finished my graduation application and paid the last tuition in my institution, I can feel the victor in me. GRABE, ANG AWESOME NI LORD!!! 

Honestly, I may not be able to have reached or be able to finish Pharmacy course, or my whole college life without Him. His provisions are just very timely. The peace I always have before taking an exam are just so wonderful. Amidst pressure that are hovering a situation, I silently pray and after that Voila, there is peace! Indescribable God!

 I also thank God for my parents, who have given me nonstop support in all part of this, who are always reminding me to "Let Jesus be the center of my life". They are the second best gift God has given next to the gift of life. Love you guys!

Before I summon my notes to let them study themselves be studied,  I just want to share a song (which I can meditate with) that moves me to make this on top of my playlist and on repeat by my vocal chords. 

I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin

 I CAN SAY "IT IS WELL!" 

JESUS HAS OVERCOOOOOOME!

THE VICTORY IS WON!

Letter of any Intent

Dear Ate Guia NOOOOOOO!

Hello there! We'll be having our retreat on February 21, 2013.Write me a letter, will ya?

I really don't know what a retreat letter should contain because I haven't been into this when I was in elementary or even highschool. So if you have anything you want to say to me, write it. I would love to read it. I will not beg or plead, I will just say "Letter!", because letters shouldn't be forcefully written. It has a power to make or break someone - as for making that receiver a whole new one! 

If you're, by any chance, my schoolmate or a friend of a friend, you can stop by at our retreat box/board outside the bookstore. But if there's no any other way, you can send me via e-mail: guiafdls@gmail.com

Love lots!

"Bon voyage!" by the cool nerds

The pictures below were the outcome of our class' randomness during our retreat photoshoot. This is an affirmation that IT'S MORE FUN IN PHARMACY. I would like to share a story my mind has made up with the photos we had. So, care to read?

Once upon a time, there were two girls who doesn't have any other friends. Their friendship has been into exclusivity.

One day, they decided to go on a trip and decided to see each other on a planned day.

The day has finally come! One of them arrived earlier at the meeting place.

The other friend has finally arrived. Their trip begun. Yes, they can fly.

They go on along walk, because they were cool, remember?

On their trip, they passed by on some people. One of them likes to befriend some.

And so they decided to invite some people to join their trip.

The two girls won not just one friend, but three new ones.

They go on a journey while sharing experiences along the way.

But one of the two girls got jealous about the new friends.

She ran away because she thought the exclusivity of their friendship has come to an end.

"LEAVE ME ALOOOOOONE!"

"STOP! Let's talk about this!" 

The other one resisted to have a talk and decided that they should fight it over.

And then the battle began.






There is no moral in this story. I'm sorry. 

19 THINGS LOVE HAS TAUGHT ME SO FAR

I have done the "18 Things Love Has Taught Me" last 2012, found on the notes of my facebook account. Well, this shall be a traditional Valentine's day project i am keeping by myself. If you're wondering, the number goes parallely with my age. And because it is now 2013, i might as well make 19 Things Love Has Taught Me. I've been in deep thoughts of what should I write with 19 new number bullets and I have come to think of why not add just another one because deep down in my heart, I am not adept when it comes to this. 

I will just repost the 18 things love has taught me and spill the new thing love has taught me on the 19th. Here it goes. .... 

Disclaimer: These aren't absolutes, laws or principles. What's right for me may not be right for you. These weren't just all plain personal experiences but also something that i have pondered upon people around me. 

1. FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES. You may consider someone, may it be your ex-girlfriend/boyfriend or your crush when you were at gradeschool, as your first love. As for me, Jesus is my first love. We love because He first loved us. He isn't choosy to whom He will give His love and i tell you, it's only His love that is Unfailing. If God wasnt loving,the universe would be loveless. Because, really, God is Love.

2. Love is like taking a drug. In my three years in the Pharmacy course, I've encountered a lot of professors wherein they can associate lessons to love. Amazing as it was, I have these tattooed on my mind.. When you love, it is like taking a drug: first, you have to take it and it has to pass through certain barriers to be able to do what it is supposed to and it takes time to take an effect and reach its expected outcome.Thus, it needs to consider those adverse reaction and side effects it could probably do.

3. Different dosages. Each person you love are like different dosage forms. You also love differently just as according to dosage strengths, it may be low dose or high dose. What matters most is what is it that fits for you.

4. Cry if you have to. This world is full of heartbreak-inducing people. You are not weak when you cry. The moment you stop crying, you'll realize that it's worth it! Then, you'll laugh it all up.

5. There is no such thing as CTRL. You may control things: your wealth, your health, your schedule but you can't control love and yes, people, no can do. The best thing you can do is enter and scroll with life. Use backspace if you need to.

6. Heart abuse. Each human body comprises 206 bones but only 1 (one) heart. So if you're breaking someone's heart, try to consider breaking first one of the bones of that person. I guess, it hurts less. 

7. People change. The only constant thing in this planet is change. Yes, people do change, not abruptly because it really needs time. But still (back to number 5), you can't force a person to change. It's a matter of showing someone a deep understanding of why is she/he like this or like that and in the process, you'll see and discover what that person can actually be. Remember that if we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living.

8. Bs in Bitterness. If only this course exists, maybe half of the population were enrolled or better yet many would be topnotchers, considering myself. Badnews: The world doesn't care. 

9. Love is like playing cards. We serve as player and each of us must accept the cards life deals on us. Once they are on our hands, ourself alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game. Did i mention about some player that cheats? Beware.

10. Love is a mystery. Since I was in gradeschool, I'm fond of reading books about mysteries. As you turn the pages of the book, you're a kind of excited about something that you just can't bring down the book or close it, not until you finished reading it. Love is somewhat a kind of a secret that is yet to be revealed, it doesn't come just out of the blue. And once it has been unwrap, I swear it'll be a mystery anyone should seek for. The truth is in your hands. It is best when you yourself discover about it, not merely on stories that others are spicing up for you.

11. Heartbreak formula. It is from one of the published sorts of The Rock, my college student's publication. Though we have a lot of formula that is needed to be memorized at school, there is this something that i couldn't just forget eventhough i just encountered it on one-read. Length of relationship multiplied by the amount of tears divided by the happy moments equals time a person needs to overcome such heartbreak. :)

12. Letters are the sweetest. This may be old-school for some but i guess it is worth-reading than those lengthened text messages the world of communication now offers, considering it has been unlimited. haha! I just want to experience the snailmail the old people have had plus the encounter to the beautiful handwriting of the person who wrote that letter. And another plus, the A for Effort. I just wanted it that way, got a problem with that?

13. Love knows no plagiarism. It doesn't come with what you see in movies, people. Well, if that's the way how you make your relationship work, I can probably say that it wouldn't work. Because first and foremost, it isn't your story. Just like in movies, if people already knew about how that will end, they would go home disappointed, wasting their money. Your story is your own, consider it to be somewhat worth-watching!

14. Past is past. The more anger you have carried in your heart from the past, the less capable you are of loving in the present. The word "move on" now enters.

15. Love is like a business. Invest on moments for it will be soon cherished memories. It may soon make you rich, not for the money but for the superb experience, sadness or happiness all over. 

16. Love is a game. Some may lose, some may win. Well as what Barbara De Angelis said, "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back" 

17. (1 Corinthinas 13: 1-7) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps norecord of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

18. The best love story is your story. . My story is yet to be told. Wish me all love in the world!

19. Do not date anyone if you don't have any intention of marrying him/her. I do sound like an expert in love, right? But NO, i concede, so put your eyebrows down please. Who wouldn't find it amazing,to the power of infinity, if someone will just love you immensely?. ... The future is forever, so why waste time with someone whom you knew from the very first start that you wouldn't end up with, prior to the future starts to unconceal. 

Happy Heart's Day!