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Start:	Mar 3, '08 7:00p
End:	Mar 7, '08 7:00p
Location:	Bulwagang Luna, UP Baguio

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Ayoko ng Rejection

Ayoko ng rejection kahit kailan at kahit anong paraan.

Ni-reject ako ng isang estudyante sa multiply!!! I HATE IT!!!

Hindi naman sa sobrang apektado ako at may factor kung sino siya, pero naiinis lang ako sa tuwing niri-reject ako, or kapag hindi nasusunod ang gusto ko!!!) 'Yun lang po ang gusto kong sabihin.

Thank you.

Ka-birthdays!!!

Mga kabirthday ko! (July 23)

Apolinario Mabini (July 23, 1864)
Ping Medina (July 23, 1983)
Daniel Radcliffe (July 23, 1989)

July 23, 1980
Michelle Williams
Lizelotte van Dijk


:-)

A Monkey Cancer-Leo Cusp

Hayan, dahil may labanan ng zodiac signs ngayon, eto ang sa akin. Since cusp ako, at ipinanganak ako sa year of the monkey, eto daw ako:

CANCERIAN MONKEY

Cancer gives the usually out and about Monkey a sense of domesticity. This Monkey enjoys a quieter life than most and treasures his time with his family.

LEONINE MONKEY

These Monkeys need to be liked and supported. They thrive from attention and love to be head turners. Generally, these Monkeys are wonderful at showing off their talents and their beauty.

hmmm... hindi ko alam ngay. :D

from http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Monkey.htm

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Monkeys can run circles around other people with ease. They are curious and clever people who catch on quickly to most anything. Monkey people generally can accomplish any given task. They appreciate difficult or challenging work as it stimulates them and makes them think.

Years of the Monkey

Monkey Years are ninth in the cycle following the Sheep Years, and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Monkey Year actually begins.

1908*1920*1932*1944*1956*1968*1980*1992*2004

THE SIGN OF THE MONKEY

Monkeys are fun-loving people who really enjoy a good time with friends, family or anyone else for that matter. They love practical jokes and like to play tricks on colleagues and friends alike. Monkeys tend to stir up trouble simply out of boredom, which can end up being more hurtful than they intended. Often, when this causes trouble, they expect others to understand it was all a joke and to deal with the consequences on their own.

Monkeys are curious creatures as well. Some people call them nosy. Others call them interested. The Chinese say they are just downright curious. Although gifted with a strong intellect, creativity and intuition are nor their fortes (not true! hehehe). They can’t put themselves in your shoes even if they try and will become easily distracted or confused.

MONKEY FACTS:

People born in the Year of the Monkey share certain characteristics. The Monkey Sign is an abbreviated way of characterizing that individual’s personality. Following are features associated with the Sign of the Monkey.

Ninth in order, Chinese name—HOU, sign of imagination

Hour—3pm-4:59pm Month—August

Western Counterpart—Leo

CHARACTERISTICS

Imaginative, responsible, humorous, witty, curious, clever, sneaky

IN YOUR ELEMENT

The characteristics of the Monkey are tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.

THE METAL MONKEY 1920 AND 1980 (I am a Metal Monkey!!!)

Persuasive and passionate, this Monkey is a warm person. He is successful due to his innate determination and ambitious nature. He works hard to climb the ladder of success and prefers to work alone. They are loyal employees, always prepared and tactful with answers and upper management. In love these Monkeys are just as loyal as well as loving and affectionate.

HEALTH AND HABITAT

HEALTH

Monkeys believe being sick is a waste of time. They don’t want to spend their days in bed. They want to experiencing the flavors of life. Usually, Monkeys are very healthy creatures, partly due to their active lifestyles. If they do experience illness, it is usually of the nervous or circulatory system.

AT HOME WITH THE MONKEY

Most Monkeys enjoy the activity offered by the city life rather than the quiet and tranquility offered in a more rural lifestyle. They crave being in the middle of things, enjoying life from a spectator’s view. They also enjoy people-watching and can amuse themselves for hours at a time by just watching the people walk by. They need a view, and their homes are usually filled with windows and picturesque drawings.

CAREER AND FINANCE

THE MONKEY AT WORK

A Monkey’s good memory and his ability to adapt are two of his most prized possessions. He is intelligent and stoic, able to pick new trades up quickly and easily. Monkeys are also able to do all the work in half the time it takes someone else, but will charge you double what someone else would charge. As such, Monkeys generally take occupations in the world of finance, such as banking, stock exchange or accounting.

MONEY AND THE MONKEY

Monkeys are just as good as spending money as they are at making it. They can’t really save it because it burns a hole in their pockets. Occasionally though, Monkeys should put a little away today for an emergency tomorrow.

MONKEY CAREERS

Those born in the Year of the Monkey share the same kinds of goals and objectives in life. The occupations best suited for the Monkey are listed below:

MONKEYS MAKE EXCELLENT:

Scientists

Engineers

Bankers

Accountants

Sales representatives

Market traders

Jewelers

Air traffic controllers (huh?!!!)

Couriers

Film directors (YES!!!)

Critics

Buyers

Dealers

 

Leisurely activities and pleasures

LIKES AND DISLIKES

Since Monkeys are born under the same Animal Sign they often share likes and dislikes. Following are similar likes and dislikes of the Monkey personality.

Color Preference: Yellow and Gold (not really!!!)

Gems and Stones: Quartz Crystal, Aquamarine, Topaz, Agate

Suitable Gifts: Books, pens, mobile phone, a makeover, joke book, crossword puzzles

Hobbies and Pastimes: Playing an instrument, working a puzzle, karaoke, mind teasers

Monkeys Dislike: Being told to be quiet, not being the most popular, people who don’t like their jokes

FRIENDS AND ENEMIES

Monkeys are sociable and lovable and make good friends. As they desire attention, they generally have a grand following of friends and acquaintances. No other animal finds communication and talking with others quite as easy as the Monkey does. As friends they will make you laugh when you want to cry. People want their Monkey friends around them because of their wit, sensitivity and effervescence.

Compatible Friends

Best Friends: Dragons and Rats

Mortal Enemy: Tigers (TATAY KO!!! makes sense... ahehehe)

LOVERS AND SPOUSES

THE MONKEY LOVER

Monkeys, of all the other signs, are the most promiscuous. They are flirtatious and like to seek the attention of others to get what they want. They are easily bored and must be stimulated intellectually as well as physically in order to stay around for extended periods of time. The Monkey can be clever, mischievous and manipulative when pursuing a love interest.

MARRIAGE

Monkeys are intense, sensual lovers. They can tease or charm anyone in a matter of seconds. They enjoy entertaining their lovers with their senses of humor and their ability to captivate a crowd. When the Monkey decides on a mate, it is likely to be forever.

 

THE MONKEY LOVE PARTNER

A Monkey’s best love interest is lighthearted and open-minded. He can’t be overly sensitive or the Monkey will lose interest. (TRUE!!!)

PARTNERS IN LOVE

Monkey*Rat

Common ground gets you on the right track.

Monkey*Ox

If it works out, it’ll be a lot of fun.

Monkey*Tiger

You’ll drive each other crazy!

Monkey*Rabbit

It won’t end well. Preserve your friendship.

Monkey*Dragon

You share similar points of view and a common understanding.

Monkey*Snake

You make a great pair intellectually, but envy will drive you apart.

Monkey*Horse

Better suited to be friends instead of lovers.

Monkey*Sheep

Your differences could unite you.

Monkey*Monkey

You can bring out the youth in each other. What a fun partnership!

Monkey*Rooster

Not an ideal romance.

Monkey*Dog

You have a lot going for you.

Monkey*Pig

Arguments bring you together and leave you sexually charged.

Love Partners at a Glance

Monkeys with Tips on Togetherness Compatibility

Rat terrific attraction ****

Ox you complement each other **

Tiger too much competition **

Rabbit don’t try it *

Dragon quite refreshing ****

Snake must learn to compromise **

Horse friendship, yes romance, no **

Sheep quite successful! ***

Monkey what a holiday! ****

Rooster way too choosy *

Dog happy and content ***

Pig vibrant and exciting ***

*dispute **keep working at it ***intense sexual attraction ****angelic

 

EAST MEETS WEST

ARIES MONKEY

These are high-profile, popular people who enjoy the limelight. They like to have fun and wil do anything or try anything to avoid boredom.

TAUREAN MONKEY

These Monkeys like the high life and acquire material things for fun. One part stability and one part adventurous, it can be hard to be this Monkey’s partner.

GEMINI MONKEY

These people are quick thinkers who can process and problem solve with ease. They have energy and lead an active lifestyle. They need someone to adore them in order to be happy.

CANCERIAN MONKEY

Cancer gives the usually out and about Monkey a sense of domesticity. This Monkey enjoys a quieter life than most and treasures his time with his family.

LEONINE MONKEY

These Monkeys need to be liked and supported. They thrive from attention and love to be head turners. Generally, these Monkeys are wonderful at showing off their talents and their beauty.

VIRGO MONKEY

This Monkey is a perfectionist. He desires acute detail and is often obsessive about his work. He can pick up a new skill easily, partly due to his sharp intellect.

LIBRAN MONKEY

Libran Monkeys know exactly what to say to get what they want. They are sweet-talkers who can make a situation end up to their advantage. They are also smooth talkers, able to mediate any situation.

SCORPIO MONKEY

These Monkeys are quite amusing. They love to have fun and tackle adventurous things. However, the Scorpio can bring out a deviousness and a negative curiosity that can be troublesome for this Monkey.

SAGITTARIAN MONKEY

This Monkey is lucky and carefree. He likes to think and act big. He will try and try again in order to succeed at what he wants to achieve.

CAPRICORN MONKEY

This Monkey is generally more resolute and motivated than other Monkeys. He is a diligent employee who applies his talents to make his work easier.

AQUARIAN MONKEY

A razor sharp mind gives this Monkey a colorful and vivacious personality. He is born with intense curiosity and an innate ability to problem solve.

PISCEAN MONKEY

These Moneys are clever and charismatic. They are cultured and sophisticated enjoy developing their God given talents. They are however, prone to making up stories to get out of trouble.

Bababa ba? Bababa...

Habang sila'y nag-uusap tungkol sa teaching load nila next semester, ako'y nag-iisip kung papaano ko bibitbitin ang mga gamit ko pababa sa Manila.

Yes, i'm leaving Baguio.

Kailangan ko ng direksyon sa buhay. Kung mananatili ako dito, malaki ang posibilidad na paaalisin din ako pagkalipas ng ilan pang taon dahil sa hindi ko natapos na graduate studies ko. Kailangan ko na ring tapusin ang MA ko dahil nahuhuli na ako sa biyahe. Huling semestre na ng palugit na ibinigay sa akin para tapusin ang graduate studies ko.

Maraming rason sa aking pagbaba pero malungkot ako. Napamahal na ako sa Baguio at gusto ko na rito. Dito hindi pinagpapawisan ang paa at kamay ko. Dito, kaya lakarin ang SM, ang palengke, ang school mula sa bahay. Dito, mura ang gulay. Dito maganda ang apartment namin. Dito, maganda ang buhay.

Bukod sa lahat ng ito, ayokong iwan ang mga taong napamahal na sa akin. Gusto ko pa silang makasama. 'Yung mas matagal pa. Gusto ko pa ring magturo. Gusto ko pang mangulit sa mga estudyante ko. Marami pa akong gustong gawin dito.

Pero kailangan ko munang iwanan ang lahat ng ito, kahit isipin ko na lang na pansamantala. Dahil kung hindi ako ngayon kakabig, baka tuluyan na akong hindi makabalik dito.

Kaya sa lahat ng nakasama ko, sa lahat ng nakasalamuha ko, sa lahat ng napamahal na sa puso ko, mamimiss ko kayo. At hindi ako magsasawang alalahanin ang dalawang taong ating pinagsamahan, kahit saan pa ako dalhin ng aking mga paa.

Magkikita tayong muli. Promise po 'yun.

My Roommate's Best Friend

Dumating siya sa buhay ko sa hindi inaaasang pagkakataon. Hindi ko pa rin nga maintindihan kung bakit ba kami naging magkaibigan samantalang halos magkaiba ang mga ugali namin. Madalas akong mapikon sa kanya dahil mahilig siyang mamikon. Ang galing-galing niyang mamilosopo. Ang totoo, magaling lang talaga siyang lumusot at magpalusot. Lagi siyang may dahilan sa lahat ng bagay. Akala ko noon, hindi niya ako mahal. Pero sa kanyang sariling paraan, at kahit hindi niya sabihin, alam ko mahal niya ako... bilang kaibigan.

Hindi ko pwedeng makalimutan ang unang beses na nakita ko siya. Aplikante ako noon sa isang org sa UP, 2nd year college ako at ang tindi ng pagkamahiyain. Lagi akong nakayuko, bibihirang magsalita at ngumiti. Ilap ako sa mga tao noon, lalo na sa mga bagong kakilala. Dumating siya at nangulit sa mga taong kakilala niya, maging sa mga bagong mukha. Nang ipinakilala kami, ayun, nginitian naman niya ako. Pero hindi doon nagsimula ang pagkakaibigan namin. Lumipas pa ang isang taon bago ko talaga siya nakilala nang lubusan. Kung hindi pa dahil sa pagiging “autistic” niya, baka hindi na talaga kami naging friends.

Hindi ko pa rin naiintindihan ngayon kung ano talaga ang problema niya nung araw na 'yun e, pero pinili kong samahan siya kahit hindi naman niya talaga ipinapaliwanag sa akin ang dahilan ng madalas niyang paglayas sa tambayan, madalas na pag-iisa at madalas na pag-space-out. Pagkatapos noon, nagpapalitan na kami ng sulat: mahaba, maiksi, may kuwenta, walang kuwenta, kahit anong gusto naming sabihin at sulatin. Parang naging extension ng diary namin ang isa't isa. Madalas ring mag-asaran sa telepono, at mas madalas ako ang naaasar. Madalas din kaming tumatambay sa Ilang-Ilang, sa Vinzons Hill, sa Sunken. Madalas naming pagkuwentuhan ang mga bagay-bagay na sa totoo lang ay walang katuturan. At siyempre, hindi mawawala ang usapan namin tungkol sa mga problema namin sa pag-ibig.

May gusto siya noon na orgmate namin na kaklase din niya sa isang subject, pero hindi niya maligawan kasi nililigawan na nang barkada niya. Mga nakaw na sulyap na lang ang nagagawa niya, mga nakaw na sandali lalo na noong nagpunta sila sa Naga. Obviously, walang nangyari sa lovestory nila.

Nainlove ulit siya, sa isang orgmate ulit namin. This time, hindi na lang barkada niya ang karibal niya kundi pinsan na niya. Maling-mali ang mga nangyari dahil aksidente lamang ang pagkakakilala ng pinsan niya at ng taong gusto niya. Matagal-tagal din niyang ininda ang sakit pero wala pa rin siyang magawa dahil sa tingin niya e sagot na sa mga panalangin niya para sa pinsan niya ang nangyari.

Sa lahat nang ito, ginampanan ko ang papel ng isang mabuting kaibigan, tagapakinig sa lahat ng angas niya, sa lahat ng mga gusto niya sanang mangyari na hindi naman nangyari. Minsan tagapayo lang ako, minsan tagaasar lang. Binigyan ko pa nga siya ng “spaceship” para sa tuwing kakailanganin niya ng kausap, mas madali na siyang makapunta sa akin. Pero ang hindi niya alam, habang nag-e-emote siya sa pag-ibig na hindi maisukli sa kanya, ako'y katulad niyang nag-e-emote dahil alam kong hindi niya masusuklian ang pagtingin ko sa kanya. Hindi niya alam na sa lahat ng iyak na ibinubuhos ko balikat niya ay dahil sa kanya, na sa tuwing susulat ako sa kanya ay dahil namimiss ko siya, na sa tuwing gagamitin ko ang spaceship namin 'yun ay para magpapansin sa kanya. Pero dahil kaibigan niya lang ako, wala rin naman akong nagawa kundi magmasid sa isang tabi at siguraduhing okey siya. Minsan, naka-invisible mode pa nga e.

Nasanay na ako sa ganoong sitwasyon. Akala ko pagkatapos ng masaklap na pagkabigo niya sa pag-ibig ay makikita na niya ako sa ibang pananaw, pero mali pala ako. Na-inlove ulit siya sa isang “almost perfect” na girl. This time, medyo hindi na malinaw ang komunikasyon namin. Hindi ko na nga alam kung kelan ba siya nagsimulang manligaw dun sa girl e. Bigo pa rin siya na makuha ang pag-ibig ni “almost perfect girl”. At sa mga sandaling ito, hindi na ako ang dumadamay sa kanya. Hindi ko na rin napansin na may iba na pala siyang sinusulatan, na may iba nang nagko-comfort sa kanya, na may iba na siyang “bestfriend”, na hindi na gumagana ang spaceship na bigay ko sa kanya.

And the funny thing was, roommate ko 'yung bago niyang bestfriend.  Matagal bago ko nakita na bumaba na naman ang puwesto ko sa buhay niya. At nung makita ko silang magkasama, alam kong wala na akong magagawa. May nakita ako noon na hindi ko naman maexplain pero alam kong hinding-hindi ko na sila pwedeng paghiwalayin. Naging honest naman ang roommate ko sa akin tungkol sa nararamdaman niya. They became closer. And then they fell inlove.

May iba na rin akong gusto noong naging sila pero for some reasons na hindi ko maintindihan, nagkulong ako sa kuwarto for two days at nag-iniyak noong sinabi sa akin ng roommate ko na sila na. Sabi ko sa sarili ko noon, “bakit ako umiiyak, wala naman na akong gusto sa kanya.” Pero parang gusto ko lang iiyak ang mga luha na naimpid sa kung saang sulok ng aking alaala. Gusto ko lang din sigurong iiyak ang panghihinayang sa mga sulat niya na sinunog ko dahil sa sama ng loob, na sana hindi ko na lang sinunog para hanggang ngayon may natitira akong alaala noong ako pa ang madalas niyang sabihan ng mga naiisip niya. Siguro rin, pinakawalan ko na siya ng tuluyan at nagpapasalamat na magiging masaya na rin siya. Dahil kahit ilang beses na siya ang rason sa mga luha ko, hindi ko pwedeng itanggi na naging mabuti siyang kaibigan sa akin, na sa aming dalawa siya ang nagtabi ng sulatan namin, na masaya akong makita siyang masaya.

Noong 26th birthday ko, abay ako sa kasal nila.


January 24, 2008

Pagtakas

"Duwag siya. E duwag ka rin. Wala talagang mangyayari sa ganyan."
(Macagba, 2007)

Nanay ko na ang nagsabi, duwag ako. At mahilig akong tumakas. Kahit anong bagay na sa tingin ko ay makakapanakit sa akin, kahit hindi naman talaga, ay tatakasan ko, lalayuan ko, hanggang sa hindi lang ako ang makalimot kundi pati 'yung tinatakasan ko. Ang saya-saya ko 'no?

When Bernie Went to the Mountains

Hindi nagsisinungaling ang mga larawan. Tell me, what do you see?

O mga UPian na Mahilig magmoda...

Call for submissions for 100 Kwentong Peyups

As part of UP's 100th year celebration, we are putting together '100 Kwentong Peyups', a series of columns which will appear in PDI and Philippine Star throughout the year. We invite all past students of any of the University of the Philippines' units to submit their stories. Submissions should:

1. Be a maximum of 1,000 words
2. Be a personal experience and written in the 1st person
3. Emotionally engaging---funny, sad, scary, etc.
4. Make the connection between the story and a life lesson that serves you well today
5. If possible, please include an old photo/scanned memento

Please include your name, College or Unit and Course, and year you entered UP as well as your email address. If you remember your Student Number, even better.

Send your submissions to: 100kwentongpeyups@campaignsandgrey.net. You will be notified via email if your story has been selected for publication or for use in other Centennial celebrations.

Submissions will be accepted starting January 1, 2008.

Please feel free to forward this to UP alumni who might be interested or re-post this in your blogs.

Reposted from http://www.panitikan.com.ph

Fields of Gold

You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Among the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold

So she took her love for to gaze awhile
Among the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
Among the fields of gold

Will you stay with me will you be my love
Among the fields of barley
And you can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold

I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We will walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold

I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We will walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold

Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down
As you lie in fields of gold

You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Among the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold