Hey guys!

Sorry, these past few months been like one big roller coaster ride! I've really busy lately since the day I received my diploma and have been taking review sessions for the up coming board exams next month... It's suppose to be summer right?! Vacations, relax and unwind somewhere, forget all of your concerns with the world, but not for me, unfortunately. Oh well... as what my mom would always tell me, " life is all about making little sacrifices here and there." Yeah, well I couldn't agree more though.And so, that's the kind of life I have right now... attend to review classes, where just recently, started at 7am 'till 7pm, take down a thousand notes 'till my brain spins from overload, and just sit down and listen to the professors who, in one way or another, helps us in getting where we are suppose to be. And of course, the mandatory study sessions we have to do at night because we always have this pretests and postests before and after each subject.Yeah! ;)Well anyway, I am not really, really complaining about all this because everybody goes to phases like this in life for most of the time. Dreams mean work right? We all have to do our part somehow... and I'm taking it one step at a time.

We are done filing our application for the boards already during the last week of April and thank God it only took us 2 days to finish it... well we were really suppose to have finished it the 1st day but then there were really a lot of people lining up and other papers here and there we need to get hold of before we can proceed to the next step.One of which was our passports, for those with Chinese middle and family names and foreign sounding names as well.We realy wondered because we have our birht certificates with us telling the world we were born in this country no less... but then, we couldn't do any convincing whatsoever.Good thing my mom left mine before she went back home.Peww..!

Eventhough how my life is always on the go right now, I still make it to a point to take some time off from life, relax and watch dvd's and movies (Spiderman 3 last week!)and eat good food.I just couldn't let this compromise my life; there's so much more to live for! Hahaha am I making sense at all? ;) I am still sane... thank you very much.

The national and local elections was yesterday and as usual, it was chaotic; neven been different.I didn't get to register as a voter because I didn't really had the drive to do so.Although I could have done it last December when I had my vacation at home, but, I chose not to.I know we are supposed to be exercising our rights as citizens of our country, and vote for those candidates who are righteous enough to run our country; those who are true to their promises and those who don't cheat.Hello! Everybody cheats... I believe there is no one person in politics that's still good enough not to cheat.We just have to choose the one who is the lesser evil.But do we have any idea who they are? I counldn't descide myself.I still have no idea who made it through.

Today is already May 15, 2007 and next month is already June.June 1 starts our in- house at Talavera, which is a monastery in the outskirts of town, and we are gonna stay there for about a couple of weeks to focus ourselves for the June 10 and 11 boards! It'll be a whole lot of fun though because all of my classmates who made it to the first batch are there; we'll be under one roof! Hahaha ;) I'm guessing the nuns will have migraines everyday! Hehehe! Just kidding... we are good girls and boys, if you would want to know... ;) And so because of that, I'd be spending my 21st birthday there! Yes, June 7 is the day.That's 3 days before the boards! I wish for only one thing... that all of my friends and I, of course, will make it.God- willing. ;)

So that's about it... my life as of the moment, summed up in just an hour or so.I don't think I'll have another vacant time to update my blog because, as what I'll always say busy, busy, busy as a bee!

Ciao! ;)

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That's my ipod in the picture, sorry, I don't have any other pic to place in there.hehe ;) It has been a part of me though.

Hi guys! ;)

I'm sharing to you my very favorite Spanish song "Eres tu" which means, "are you" in English. Its been my favorite since the first time I heared it during our Spanish class back in 3rd year and I love it so! I'd always end up asking our professor, Sen`or Alier to have it played again and again because I really love how it sounds to my ears... plus, the lyrics; very poetic indeed.

Hope you'll love it too! ;)

Here goes....

Como una promesa eres tu, eres tu
Como una man`ana de verano
Como una sonrisa eres tu, eres tu
Asi, asi, eres tu

Como una esperanza eres tu, eres tu
Como una iluvia fresca en mios manos
Como fuerte brisa eres tu, eres tu
Asi, asi, eres tu

Eres tu...
Como el agua de mi fuente
Eres tu...
El fuego de mi hogar

Algo asi eres tu
Algo asi como el fuego de mi hoguera
Algo asi eres tu, en mi vida algo asi eres tu
Como mi poema eres tu, eres tu
Como una guitara en la noche
Como mi horizante eres tu, eres tu
Asi, asi, eres tu...

Eres tu...
Como el agua de mi fuente
Eres tu...
El fuego de mi hogar

Note:

This is a famous song in Spain, comparing someone close to your heart to the simplest things in life that would actually give meaning to living.

Adios! ;)

When I graduated from high school, I really did not know what course I wanted to get for college. All I knew back then was that I wanted to be a doctor, a cardiologist in particular and I am happy to realize that I'm a step closer to my dream. Nursing was already becoming a much needed profession at that time around 2003 and due to my mom's insistence, I got convinced into taking up the course. Believe me, her reasons were very much reasonable! You know how mothers are and how convincing they can be for most of the time... and so, here, my story begins.

Four years ago, as I walked the hallways of Cebu Doctors' College ( it wasn't a medical university yet, the 1st one in the country ;)) I found myself in a very strange place. Most of my classmates back in high school chose to just study in Ozamiz but I've always told myself that I wanted to be in another place and meet new sets of people, thus broadening my horizons. So I knew at that very moment that I am starting from scratch here and from scratch it all started...

The first day was, as you well know, introduction of new classmates, getting familiar with everybody's names and faces. Because we have always been a block section, it was quiet easy to make friends because you get to see each other in all your subjects. As expected, I was quietly sittng in one corner, getting acquianted with the new people around me. I was really happy to know most of the were very nice and would not hesitate to make friends with other people, that of course, includes... yours truly.

Yep, my first friend has also become my very bestfriend, Ros, for the last four years. I was really amazed of how literally talkative and friendly she is! She is the exact person whom everybody would like to be friends with; there's no dull moment with her, most specially when she gets bored! Yep, she can be lethal as hell too.Peace, Ros! We are both like "sugar and spice mixed with eveything nice!" hahahaha yeah... that's true alright. We bond like sisters and we have this unsual thing that by just looking at each other, we 'd know right away what the other is thinking.We're like B1 and B2! hahaha to those of you who know who they are.... She is like a rainbow in every storm, someone whom you know, even without telling you, that she'll always be there no matter what and no matter how things will become.I love her to bits!

A lot of things has happend to me in the last four years of my life.... I've shed tears of both joy and sadness, laughed my heart out loud, made a lot of friends; lost some and gained some, learned a lot of lessons and most of all, grew up. Wow... if somebody would ask me to evaluate myself right now, I'd definitely say I have changed a lot, a whole lot... because I have become a better person.Experiences I've had for the last four years molded me to be who I am today and I am forever thankful for all of them; the sacrifices I made worth all worth it.Thank you for all...

Its been four years already right? Wow... time does fly so fast, it still feels like I was a freshman last year; but no... I am about to take another journey into my life, a journey that will determine where I truly belong in this world.My mission in life, the very reason of my existence.I am actually excited to know that, and I've been waiting for this my whole life. I know I'm getting there and in time... oneday, someday.

After the Pinning Ceremony last March 22 and the Graduation Rites last March 25, a brand new chapter in our lives has been opened for all of us.24 of my classmates are in the 1st batch who are taking the June board exams and April 1 starts our review classes. Yes, unfortunately, there is no summer vacation for us this year but I am not bitter with it. I just want to get this over with and hoping against hope that we will all pass! I know well we all deserve to be... and we promise we'll do our very best.

I'd like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all those people who believed in me and in what I can do.For all your support and prayers, thank you so much. I couldn't have done it without you guys... I owe this success of mine to all of you. Also, thank you to those people whom I have met along my life's journey, especially to those who have touched me and have become, in one way or another, part of my life. Thank you.... to my friends, I would miss you guys in every single day. I know we won't be able to see each other like we used to but I just hope that the friendship we have built through all these years will last through the sands of time.The moments we had in the past will always be cherished memories in the very core of my heart... thank you so much for everything!

Lord, Jesus Christ.... for all the blessings You have continuously showered me for the last 20 years of my life. For always being there when I needed You the most, for answering my prayers, for the challenges You have made me experience, for molding me to be who I am today... I know well that thanking you is not enough to let you know how much I truly am thankful for this life of mine. Thank you so much for giving me the chance to experience how it is to truly live and be alive.

And lastly, to the two people who has brought me into this world.... my mommy and daddy... for giving me the world.

I hope I made you proud...

Written: March 31, 2007 at 12:28 am

NOTE: This was our class prophecy during the Garland Ceremony last March 10, 2007 at the Waterfront Pacific Grand Ballroom. Well, all of my dearest classmates are here and our future "selves". Enjoy reading guys and hope you'll have good-hearty laughs after!

Twenty years has passed. And so are the fats, the waddling gait, the shrill voice, the scar, and the hair that was always kept by gel. Gone are the days when he stands in front of the mirror and all he could see is the scar the past has brought him. Well, he could have not done it alone. Of course with the aid of magic testosterone pills: Testovey. For whatever reason, he felt the urge to patronize Filipino products, especially from a friend, Havey Dy Seno.

As he prepares to put on his famous metallic cape, he feels the tinged on his heart as he reminisced the times he spent with Katherine Elaine Galanida, famous designer of capes, nurses’ caps and all-around accessories.

And when the curtains were raised, he took center stage and all lights were on him. The crowd gone wild as this superstar starts to sing. Twenty songs after, he makes his final number by surprising the world with his dance grooves as he is joined on stage by the world’s sexiest dancer and winner of numerous Dance Sport contests, Ingrid Alajas. After his final performance, all he could say to himself was “This is what I’ve wanted.” Yet, he knew that there was something else…

One particular member of the audience is a journalist, from the leading broadcasting network, CNN. Being based at Hong Kong, Sherilan Marie Soque went halfway across the world to cover the story of the acclaimed Latino star. Even from a distance, she could see that the person performing onstage was someone from the past. But she couldn’t quite place it in her mind as to whom, where and when. After the concert, a press conference was held and she was one of the lucky reporters to meet the Latino superstar. Her guts and hunches proved her right. It was time to ask questions, she raised her hand and asked: “So Latino Superstar, do you remember me?”

While the limelight shines bright for the superstar, two best friends become the talk of the town. These girls own the premiere night clubs and hot spots at Cebu City, and the famous one, Chades is situated afloat the seas of South Reclamation Area. The two storey hub is built and designed by a tandem of rising nurse-architect Lucheska Marie Sta. Ana and nurse-engineer Arvidas Nikos Lim.

Known for their distinct taste with party concepts, the two best friends are chosen to host the biggest fashion show in the Philippines. And it’s not just an ordinary fashion show, but it will showcase the best nursing uniforms from Nightingale’s era to the present.

The day of the fashion show came. Models, VIP’s, politicians and their wives, and renowned athletes flocked the show. First to arrive at the red carpet is full time wife, mother and socialite Madel Manuta, in her seductive figure, accompanied by prominent Dr. Gonzales, her long-time lover.

Following them is the feminist, women’s right reformer and wife of Cebu City Mayor Paolo Sanchez, Maricon Esperanza-Sanchez. Behind her is the vice mayor’s wife, Veda Klarina Cantero, in a sensuous gown that brings out her hour-glass figure. And never leaving her side is a lady in a voluptuous figure. Well, who could that be? Oh, it’s her long time best friend and partner in crime, Victor “Vicky” Gaviola. Thanks of course to Dr. Edacyn Tan, leading plastic surgeon based at CDUH.

And to arrive late yet certainly not behind her chosen field of sports, flag football gold medalist for five consecutive Olympic Games, most of all winner for the perfect and full butt, Rozamen Rigodon.

At the strike of thirty past seven, everyone was on their seats as the night’s host begins the event. With that DJ-like voice, Ronil Monsanto, opens the event casually. He is also a world traveler and hosts his own nature show at Discovery Channel.

Out to come the runway first, the supermodel that ousted Naomi Campbell and hated by Heidi, is Andrea Bianca Armedilla. Wearing the nurse’s uniform with added details, she struts perfectly and strikes a pose to the many photographers.

Another model goes out dressed in white jumper and pink blouse is Jizelle Maglungsod. With contracts from Ford, Victoria Secret and Valentino, she broke Kate Moss’s record for the shortest supermodel.

Next in line is former beauty queen and mother Angelica Kristy Limcangco, as she models the new nurse’s scrub suit for OR and DR that comes with built in micro chip indicating if you’ve been unsterile.

The crowd was struck in awe as Jan Vincent Visda, model and action star, makes his way to the catwalk wearing the new line of male nursing uniform, equipped with white leather jacket and leather brief courtesy of Cucumber’s, the new brand of male undies especially designed by Fritz Alain Pepino.

The paparazzi gone wild, as models walked the runway, but not for the main photographer of the show. Instead, he seemed not to be taking pictures at all. Wearing his sleek eyeglasses, leather jacket and with arms crossed, he patiently waits for the final supermodel, the night’s, star, to come out and ramp. Alas! Lights were focused and the crowds were silenced. Joseph Andrian Siriban prepares his Canon EOS 500, as he equips his camera with the right lens and ready to take a shot of the lady that he has chased for years, yet never seemed to catch her.

With eyes sparkling and hair flowing perfectly, she walked the runway with ease, confidence and pride. Time stops with every step she takes. Angel Wella Luzano appeared like an ethereal princess. Regal yet innocent… and BANG! was the sound instead of an applause. Everybody panicked. All heads were turned towards the direction of the photographer but then he was nowhere to be found.

Jessica Filoteo, the designer, was shocked. She thought she would surprise the world with her best nurse’s uniform collection. Yet, after the incident, it was the other way around.

The sound of siren from the rushing ambulance filled Chades. ERUF was first on the scene and Genaro Ligan, together with his team of rescuers do first aid to the victim. He was assisted by Mirzi Joy Mahipos, the prime nurse of the agency. Angel was placed on a stretcher and was rushed to the hospital.

The ambulance arrived at Mary Rose Hospital, owned by Dr. Cyril Pacaña. She, together with her husband, founded a premier hospital that specializes on neuro-surgery cases at Cebu City.

ER doors swung open. MD’s approached the unconscious victim from the stretcher. ER nurses were busy clearing the way. Press has flocked the hospital as they are eager to know the situation and be the first to deliver the news.

Leader of the trauma team, Dr. Melonie June Patalinghug, together with Dr. Anne Pamela Panganiban, internist, attended on the patient. Each was giving her own orders while giving due attention to the patient and maintaining the caring care concept they had learned when they were at CDU-CN. They were highly assisted by ER nurses Felice Camacho and Anna Katrina Base. They were extremely trained ER nurses who had undergone trainings at different hospitals worldwide and had joined rescue missions across Asia. To save the victim from further complications, Dr. Patalinghug then orders a stat removal of the bullet.

It happened that the chief nurse, Honeylaine Sering, has finished making her rounds and on her way to get ready to go home to her three kids, when she passed by the stretcher that carried Angel to the OR. She recognized the former classmate and said a silent prayer. She immediately called on OR supervisor Jofanie Parba to prepare a theater right away.

OR nurses were diligently preparing for the stat case. Jofanie made sure that she assigns the top nurses to assist in this case. She chose Kristine Hazel Seto and Zizzi Garcia to be the scrub nurse and circulating nurse respectively. She knew that they were equipped with the right knowledge and skills to handle the case. As the patient arrives, everyone knew that this would be the start of a very busy night at the OR. Dr. Karen Louisse Ricafort, anesthesiologist on duty that night, inducts the anesthesia on the patient. Seconds after, Dr. Roswitha Alfonsa Tauschek, head of the surgery department at Mary Rose Hospital enters the theater, examines the patient, gives her orders and starts to scrub. As the surgery takes place, every second counts as the team was trying to fight for this precious lady’s life.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, as Sheila’s one-on-one interview with the Latino superstar ends, she receives a phone call from the Hong Kong Center. She is informed of the news from her homeland and knowing that Latino superstar would be interested with this, she tells him of the accident and the rumors as to who caused the incident.

Right after, Latino superstar was left alone at his dressing room. He was shaken up. He read the latest broadcast from the internet. He knew he has to go back to mend the scars from the past. He booked a ticket and was on his way to Cebu.

On the plane, he was shocked to see Dawn Theresa Ngujo. Tall, sexy, slim and now with clear sooth skin, she demonstrates on the safety measures with grace. Latino superstar was pleased with what he saw.

During his stop over at Leonardo da Vinci Airport, the Superstar sat quietly at the terminal. He was busy reminiscing his old days when a missionary passed by. He instantly recognized the person as he felt the air of superiority surrounding the priest. He was the same old classmate, he thought. Rev. Fr. John Daryl Patalinghug, now off to continue his vocation in Turkey, did not notice him. As he continued his advent, he opened the day’s newspaper and found out more shocking events and familiar people in the world headlines:

Mabel Gimenez, first naturalized Japanese citizen to be part in the Japanese parliament.

Prince William marries Maria Nobelle Therese Señoron, a Filipina nurse working for the royal family.

Admiral Ramon Ernest Frio of the US Navy takes control of the Chinese Sea.

Cialenga Gabrielle Rosales bags best actress in the Tony Awards in her performance as Cossette in Les Miserables.

New York Times No. 1 best-selling author Kris Bernadette Teves is out to release a new novel entitled, Getting Over You.

World Pop Icons Vanelli Dicdican and Michelle Anne Villamor introduces bizrock in the International Music Scene.

Kristi-Ian Zaragosa leads the penguins in the actual Happy Feet dance number to rescue them from extinction.

Human to mermaid transformation now possible – with first successful patient, Ivy Sanciangco.

The Superstar couldn’t believe what he read. It seems like the people he used to laugh with and piss are now very unreachable. His astonishment was still at its peak when he read a little ad at the last page of the newspaper which goes:

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Upon reading this, he knew where he will be heading. He would ask his former amiga for an advice! As the final call for passengers was announced, he boarded the plane that would bring him to his one true love.

Cebu was different from what he imagined it would be. It was a progressive city with towering skyscrapers, floating buildings and its streets were lined with ferns and bushes, as a project of the city’s first lady. Amazed and still in awe, it took him sometime to realize that he has arrived at his destination.

He went inside the small room. It was dark and the only light he could see was coming from a crystal ball. A lady clad in a robe appeared. Instantaneously, she hugged the superstar. “I knew that you’d be coming.”

The superstar learned from her where he would find the person he was looking for. Outside Madame Love’s stall was a familiar place. It was the CDU Hospital. As he toured around his previous workplace, a group of clinical teachers were waiting outside the conference room. Two of them were Reena Lizdel Alagar and Ella Vira Quiñanola. The two girls were busy talking about their research on how to improve the teaching style, as they would be presenting this their co-faculty. They were shaken up when they were greeted by Sharee Ann Marfa, the Dean of the College of Nursing. He plans to approach them but knew that it was not yet time to reveal himself.

He moved on to his task. The search was on to find his one true love. As he nears Chades, his heart beats fast and has been hyperventilating. Sweat was filling his whole body. It was a weird feeling for someone like him. He was in moderate anxiety and was thinking on his lines. When the cab stopped at the front of this leading night club, he could feel the heat that rushed inside him. He walked inside amidst the clutter and warnings that remained from the event that happened a week ago. Charity Gayle Guibao, one of the owners, saw the Latino enter.

Gayle was unable to identify the hunk that appeared from the door. Somehow, she had a feeling that the person was someone familiar. So she immediately called her co-owner, Lourdes Celsa Rosero a.ka. Chelsey. Both of them approached to welcome the mystery man.

“Excuse me sir, welcome to Chades!”, Chelsey said with a shaking voice.

The hunk faced the two ladies with a smile. It was not long when they realized that the mystery man was actually the famous Latino superstar. But they were more surprised when the Latino held Chelsey’s hand.

“Don’t you remember me?”, the Latino said.

“Ummmmmm........ No!”, Chelsey replied. The Latino began to sing his version of Kahit Kailan using the old squeaky voice.

“Oh my gulay!”, Chelsey exclaimed. “RUDYL!!! As in Mae Rudyl Nahine! Musta na? Dugay na kaayo ta wa nagkita bayot!”

“Unsay bayot?!”, Rudyl replied while grabbing Chelsey by the waist and pulling her closer to him. “I’ve waited a lifetime for this moment, mi amore.” And the Latino began to kiss his long lost love in the most passionate and romantic way until he finds them both returning each other’s kisses. All these years, Chelsey secretly longed for Rudyl, too. And now, both of their dreams are finally coming true.

Certainly, there are two less lonely people in the world that day… Destiny has proven once gain that true love can find its way… Maybe this time, love won’t end… And in that moment of bliss and solitude for our two reunited lovers, there stands Gayle, shocked, looking at what happened without blinking… And the only words she could utter were: Haller! Pag-chur mo uy!

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