I've decided to dedicate this entry to the teachers who have influenced me to be a
better person. They were part of the memories I had while in Ateneo. Friends are not just the ones we make memories with. It is also the day to day experience and learning with our mentors.
10. Rica Bolipata-Santos (English)
The first teacher I met in Ateneo. She was a very dedicated and passionate educator. She made me love literature even more and taught me how to competently write papers and essays. She taught us life's lessons. She was a feminist and celebrated her womanhood. She taught me that being a woman wasn't all that bad.
9. Dr. Gus Rodriguez (Philosophy of Religion)
I loved his classes because not only does he explains the lessons well, but also I loved his witty remarks and the tips on love and life in general. He gives good remarks despite the fact that he
and his wife are separated (is this true???). This is my favorite Philosophy class because it is grounded on faith and religion, one of the pillars and foundation of my moral values. It gave me a deeper understanding of the incomprehensible and the infinite other. I also loved doing our paper for this class. My paper was on the religious aspect of The Chronicles of Narnia and using Philosophy to explain it.
8. Jules Dacanay (Visual Thinking for Communication Managers)
This class was more of activities and group dynamics. It taught us how to think out of the box and generate ideas from the most informal, most unconventional ways. His activities were really practical and useful for the corporate world. This course gave me time to think about my future and how I can be a woman for others. He IS a woman for others. And Gustav is THE dog for the bitches out there. I don't know if this will offend him but he really reminds me of Jack from Will & Grace. He's casual and elegant without acting girly and a primadonna. I've learned a lot.
7. Pierre Tagle, PhD (Management of Communication Technologies)
You NEVER forget the PhD. I was really impressed, intimidated even by his achievements and
knowledge of the subject. The fact that he is a CIO (Chief Information Officer) made me "ohhhhh...." He really knows his subjects and IP addresses. Despite the toughness of the subject and our lack of technical background, he still made it a point that we got to learn the subject before class ends. I had fun with the experiments. Despite his highly rigid and what I suspect to be stressful routine, he's a down-to-earth person.
Can you guess who are my top teachers???
to be continued.....
Friday, March 17, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
The Week That Was-- Part 2
:::WEDNESDAY:::
After waking up late (yes, I just had to stress that!), I prepared stuff to bring to Ginny's place. I had a workout before going to Gracie's to park my car. We had Mang Renato drive us to Ginny's house then to her family's condo near St. Luke's for a night of karaoke, drinking sessions and whatnot.
The night was a blur... I had sisig, Takeshi's castle (for the nth time) rhum coke and 4 shots of tequila (one of those was a death shot). I threw up twice and I thought it was over... man...it was the worst hangover ever!
I wanted to thank my guardian angels who looked after me... Ginny, aR and Gracie. ^_^
:::THURSDAY:::
Woke up the next day with a pounding headache, sore limbs and a kidnapped Pagong (Kris, I did not see that coming!). But despite all that I was able to pose with my barkada for a photo session (what's new???) although I could not stand properly.
I went with Gracie to her home and gave me drugs for the hangover before I went home.
:::FRIDAY:::
We had a date lunch with Sir Ed in Asian Development Bank. Before that, I parked my car (again!) at Gracie's house as Mang Domeng brought us to Galleria, where my ITM 124 family was supposed to meet. I brought Tita Mirla and Tito Balty lasagna for all the trouble I caused their home...hehe...
In ADB, I saw Jem's Koyang... I call him Koyang too... at the dining area and greeted him. He's doing pretty well, I guess.
After lunch, Sir Ed toured us around the self-contained unit (with a pharmacy, gym, bank, landromat and gas station among others) and I was so amazed and impressed at the corporate culture ADB has. Really, I don't mind getting lost in the building.
:::SATUDAY & SUNDAY:::
Yes, I was actually able to spend the entire week at Gracie's place. To be able to watch Iking's band, aka Jeff and the Beanstalk (insert laugh) at Eastwood, I had to spend the night at their place because mom doesn't want me to travel during the night.
After waking up late (yes, I just had to stress that!), I prepared stuff to bring to Ginny's place. I had a workout before going to Gracie's to park my car. We had Mang Renato drive us to Ginny's house then to her family's condo near St. Luke's for a night of karaoke, drinking sessions and whatnot.
The night was a blur... I had sisig, Takeshi's castle (for the nth time) rhum coke and 4 shots of tequila (one of those was a death shot). I threw up twice and I thought it was over... man...it was the worst hangover ever!
I wanted to thank my guardian angels who looked after me... Ginny, aR and Gracie. ^_^
:::THURSDAY:::
Woke up the next day with a pounding headache, sore limbs and a kidnapped Pagong (Kris, I did not see that coming!). But despite all that I was able to pose with my barkada for a photo session (what's new???) although I could not stand properly.
I went with Gracie to her home and gave me drugs for the hangover before I went home.
:::FRIDAY:::
We had a date lunch with Sir Ed in Asian Development Bank. Before that, I parked my car (again!) at Gracie's house as Mang Domeng brought us to Galleria, where my ITM 124 family was supposed to meet. I brought Tita Mirla and Tito Balty lasagna for all the trouble I caused their home...hehe...
In ADB, I saw Jem's Koyang... I call him Koyang too... at the dining area and greeted him. He's doing pretty well, I guess.
After lunch, Sir Ed toured us around the self-contained unit (with a pharmacy, gym, bank, landromat and gas station among others) and I was so amazed and impressed at the corporate culture ADB has. Really, I don't mind getting lost in the building.
:::SATUDAY & SUNDAY:::
Yes, I was actually able to spend the entire week at Gracie's place. To be able to watch Iking's band, aka Jeff and the Beanstalk (insert laugh) at Eastwood, I had to spend the night at their place because mom doesn't want me to travel during the night.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
The Week That Was-- Part 1
Before anything else, I want to greet my blog a happy 1st anniversary!!! Actually, it was last March 11. Last week was the start of my unemployment mode (by choice, of course!) and one could never guess that it was as busy as school!
:::MONDAY:::
I went to Gracie's place after dropping my sister off in school so we could take the test in IBM in Eastwood. While we got to Eastwood with 5 minutes to spare, we were lost as to where the building actually was. When we got to the proper building and floor, we were already 10 minutes late and were requested to just come back the next day.
Trivia--> Donna, the HR person we talked to, told me that I looked familiar... ok, this has been the 3rd time since the year started that I looked familiar to a person (after the HR people from GE and my future boyfriend Atom Araullo).
Anyway, we decided to go to school to get our graduation pictures, submit our clearance forms and hangout with friends. Thanks to Inca, Gracie and I did not have to fall in line to get our pictures. Thanks to Iking, we did not have to have our clearance forms checked in every office. We checked our Theo oral grades at the dept. I only got a C... darn!
We ate at Manang's for what can be the last time as seniors. Of course, picture-taking is SOP. What with all the cam-whores around.
That evening, our Philo teacher posted our orals grade in the egroups and boy was I surprised to get a B+/A grade. I was the 2nd highest in all his classes and the only one to get that grade. I feel so proud of myself. I guess I have never failed Fr. Ferriols in doing Philosophy, not just studying them.
:::TUESDAY:::
This time, Gracie and I got to IBM on time. We had this time-pressured exam and we didn't know that they did not follow the right-minus-wrong policy (as stated in the questionnaire). After the test, Gracie and I were SURE we would not be able to pass the test.
We decided to burn our frustrations away by going to the gym. I missed my stairmaster!
:::MONDAY:::
I went to Gracie's place after dropping my sister off in school so we could take the test in IBM in Eastwood. While we got to Eastwood with 5 minutes to spare, we were lost as to where the building actually was. When we got to the proper building and floor, we were already 10 minutes late and were requested to just come back the next day.
Trivia--> Donna, the HR person we talked to, told me that I looked familiar... ok, this has been the 3rd time since the year started that I looked familiar to a person (after the HR people from GE and my future boyfriend Atom Araullo).
Anyway, we decided to go to school to get our graduation pictures, submit our clearance forms and hangout with friends. Thanks to Inca, Gracie and I did not have to fall in line to get our pictures. Thanks to Iking, we did not have to have our clearance forms checked in every office. We checked our Theo oral grades at the dept. I only got a C... darn!
We ate at Manang's for what can be the last time as seniors. Of course, picture-taking is SOP. What with all the cam-whores around.
That evening, our Philo teacher posted our orals grade in the egroups and boy was I surprised to get a B+/A grade. I was the 2nd highest in all his classes and the only one to get that grade. I feel so proud of myself. I guess I have never failed Fr. Ferriols in doing Philosophy, not just studying them.
:::TUESDAY:::
This time, Gracie and I got to IBM on time. We had this time-pressured exam and we didn't know that they did not follow the right-minus-wrong policy (as stated in the questionnaire). After the test, Gracie and I were SURE we would not be able to pass the test.
We decided to burn our frustrations away by going to the gym. I missed my stairmaster!
Sunday, March 05, 2006
TV Marathon-ing
I'm so hooked on LOST right now. I just finished watching the finale of season 1. AXN will be showing the premiere of season 2 tomorrow night. I can't wait! A lot of questions raised since the start of the series were not yet answered. But the last episode opened new clues.
Last week, I wasn't able to watch the last 5 episodes of season 1 so I downloaded from the internet. Thank God for broadband and Bearshare... that's why I was able to download all 5 episodes in 3 days.
Actually, I've been downloading a lot of TV series... Desperate Housewives... Sex and the City... Will & Grace... That 70s Show...
I burn them in a DVD and watch them. Now I can watch at my own pace and not be kept in the dark till next week.
Last week, I wasn't able to watch the last 5 episodes of season 1 so I downloaded from the internet. Thank God for broadband and Bearshare... that's why I was able to download all 5 episodes in 3 days.
Actually, I've been downloading a lot of TV series... Desperate Housewives... Sex and the City... Will & Grace... That 70s Show...
I burn them in a DVD and watch them. Now I can watch at my own pace and not be kept in the dark till next week.
Friday, March 03, 2006
First Day of Freedom
I woke up today feeling very relaxed. Since the start of the year, I have been wracked with problems, unfortunate events and godforsaken grades that have kept me on my toes, sweating like a pig (most of the time) and pressured. You can say that I have become a bit paranoid.
But now....
Now...
A heavy weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Now, I'm worrying about my weight, my trip to Boracay and how to rid my room of the unnecessary clutter.
I started the morning with eating fruits for breakfast. For lunch, I had a meal which consisted of vegetables. Next week, I'll start going to the gym and sweat away the calories I got during March.
I'm gonna spend the day as a bum, watching DVDs, TV and cartoons. I'm trying to go on a healthy diet and avoid fatty and carbo-high foods.
Magis!
But now....
Now...
A heavy weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Now, I'm worrying about my weight, my trip to Boracay and how to rid my room of the unnecessary clutter.
I started the morning with eating fruits for breakfast. For lunch, I had a meal which consisted of vegetables. Next week, I'll start going to the gym and sweat away the calories I got during March.
I'm gonna spend the day as a bum, watching DVDs, TV and cartoons. I'm trying to go on a healthy diet and avoid fatty and carbo-high foods.
Magis!
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ending With a Bang
I was really pleasantly surprised about the things that have happened this past week. Of course, the pressure was intense, not to mention the national crisis we (should not) have experienced.
But I guess it was all worth it. The sleepless nights, the tears of frustration threatening to run down my cheeks. I spent nights and wee hours of morning in our dining table, away from seducing and tempting pillows and sheets (and Pagong) studying, printing, typing, memorizing and talking to myself.
It was a great experience...college. High school can never compare to the thrill and the exitement and the stress I had in Ateneo. I made a lot of memories with a lot of people.
Our ITM 124 was ok... although I'm not really sure I can get an A in the subject. Our defense was about the medical transcription industry and how to integrate IT to our chosen company to improve business processes.
ITM 189 was really a nice one. We expected a hardcore grilling but we were able to answer our professor's questions.
CTK 41 was the bomb!!! It was a really unforgettable experience. I did not regret having Inca, Ginny, Jake and Alexis as my groupmates. It was the most expensive class ever! But it was all worth it. And yes, we've had our shares of drama, suspense, action, comedy, horror and romance (??).
The showdown between Alexis and Teri were caught on tape!!! A must see amateur video that shows the clash of titans.
My Philo orals were really unexpected. For once, I was able to get a really good thesis statement and I was able to explain every aspect of the statement. My teacher asked me questions and I think I was able to answer them as best as I can. There were no regrets there! It was the best orals I had since my final orals with Fr. Ferriols.
My LS 125 defense was ok... although the panelists really pointed some things and we were caught off guard. They said naman that our marketing strategy was topnotch.
For my Theo, I was really surprised that our teacher did not let us make full use of the 15 minutes alloted to us. Inca and I could have done much better given the fact that we use up 15 minutes. But after we were each given a turn to explain the ideas, that was it... we were done...
And there...I was done. I'm finished with college...forever!!!
It was so fast... it was incomprehensible... I could not believe it.
But there it was... what people say was the most amazing experience in your life... I have experienced it.
Now...
Oh, God
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
What am I gonna do with my life???
But I guess it was all worth it. The sleepless nights, the tears of frustration threatening to run down my cheeks. I spent nights and wee hours of morning in our dining table, away from seducing and tempting pillows and sheets (and Pagong) studying, printing, typing, memorizing and talking to myself.
It was a great experience...college. High school can never compare to the thrill and the exitement and the stress I had in Ateneo. I made a lot of memories with a lot of people.
Our ITM 124 was ok... although I'm not really sure I can get an A in the subject. Our defense was about the medical transcription industry and how to integrate IT to our chosen company to improve business processes.
ITM 189 was really a nice one. We expected a hardcore grilling but we were able to answer our professor's questions.
CTK 41 was the bomb!!! It was a really unforgettable experience. I did not regret having Inca, Ginny, Jake and Alexis as my groupmates. It was the most expensive class ever! But it was all worth it. And yes, we've had our shares of drama, suspense, action, comedy, horror and romance (??).
The showdown between Alexis and Teri were caught on tape!!! A must see amateur video that shows the clash of titans.
My Philo orals were really unexpected. For once, I was able to get a really good thesis statement and I was able to explain every aspect of the statement. My teacher asked me questions and I think I was able to answer them as best as I can. There were no regrets there! It was the best orals I had since my final orals with Fr. Ferriols.
My LS 125 defense was ok... although the panelists really pointed some things and we were caught off guard. They said naman that our marketing strategy was topnotch.
For my Theo, I was really surprised that our teacher did not let us make full use of the 15 minutes alloted to us. Inca and I could have done much better given the fact that we use up 15 minutes. But after we were each given a turn to explain the ideas, that was it... we were done...
And there...I was done. I'm finished with college...forever!!!
It was so fast... it was incomprehensible... I could not believe it.
But there it was... what people say was the most amazing experience in your life... I have experienced it.
Now...
Oh, God
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
What am I gonna do with my life???
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
The Last Days
Tomorrow is the last day of my finals week. I'm off with my barkada to defend our LS paper and end the day with my semester buddy, Inca (she's my Theo and CTK partner and groupmate) for our theo orals.
I'm really sad and a bit shocked that college for me officially ends in a month. I really wanted to spend more time with my friends while cramming school requirements.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the mall to do the things I wanted to do since the start of hell sem... foot spa... facial... massage...
I wanted to start working out as soon as possible so I can choose my tankini or bikini (depends on how my workouts work out) for Boracay.
I want to go to ATC to buy the needed alcohol for Boracay...and probably meet with the south gals and hang out with them.
I want to have movie and series marathons with my girlfriends.
I want to transfer the video of our defense to dvds and hand them out to my Milkwaukers to prove to CEO Steveng that his face during the Q&A was a look of semi-hatred, "piss off" and "i'm smarter than you and I won't accept defeat" at a certain panelist.
I want to fix my bedroom and get rid of school stuff and store my books and papers for reference.
There are a lot of things I wanted to do after graduation. And I can't wait to start!
I'm really sad and a bit shocked that college for me officially ends in a month. I really wanted to spend more time with my friends while cramming school requirements.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the mall to do the things I wanted to do since the start of hell sem... foot spa... facial... massage...
I wanted to start working out as soon as possible so I can choose my tankini or bikini (depends on how my workouts work out) for Boracay.
I want to go to ATC to buy the needed alcohol for Boracay...and probably meet with the south gals and hang out with them.
I want to have movie and series marathons with my girlfriends.
I want to transfer the video of our defense to dvds and hand them out to my Milkwaukers to prove to CEO Steveng that his face during the Q&A was a look of semi-hatred, "piss off" and "i'm smarter than you and I won't accept defeat" at a certain panelist.
I want to fix my bedroom and get rid of school stuff and store my books and papers for reference.
There are a lot of things I wanted to do after graduation. And I can't wait to start!
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