The End of the World...in 2 Days....

Whether you're a believer or not, don't you ever think that the day when everything ends? That everything you know would be gone?

In two days, the Mayan calendar supposedly indicates the end of civilization as we know it. Nostradamus says so, too but didn't day when though. 

There are many who think of the end days as: a moment where we prepare and muster any survival instincts we have and strive to live in a post-apocalyptic world; and the days where we live to the fullest, go on with our everyday lives, and live life as it is. Those days are when humanity will be thoroughly tested.

But enough of that crap. No more doom and gloom, and trying to drive yourself crazy with the endless possibilities of the future. I for one am a little skeptic of the 12/21/12 prophecy. If there was a catastrophic disaster that would wipe out humanity, shouldn't there be at least warning signs that would signal the end? Aside form global warming and the effects of that, of course. I mean, if it was true, then maybe, in my opinion, the end would only happen to a certain few, like those past disasters that was supposedly predicted by Nostradamus or some other guy who thought that day was the end. Its that or that the events in Day After Tomorrow movie would happen; they're spontaneous and happened within a matter of weeks. Or maybe some super fast comet big enough to cause massive extinction would hit earth so fast that we have only months to prepare like in Armageddon.

The Dec 21 day is a winter solstice, meaning that there would be a very long night then. So, what do you think would happen? Lunar eclipse signaling something terrifying would happen? Plagues worst than the Black Plague? Waves pulled by the moon, bigger that the tallest mountain in the world? A massive collision with another planet? Solar flares that would burn us to a crisp? Or maybe, a more practical reason; the collapse of the market economy and whatnot. Whatever it is, more and more people who believe in this grow more panicky with each day. Mass hysteria would ensue probably on the day before the end. And chaos around the globe cause by people who're paranoid about the end would probably happen, too. Maybe. Probably.

There are people out there who prep for the worst, avid preppers who stockpile food, weapons and whatnot in order to survive a post-apocalyptic world. Though I kind of think they're slightly paranoid, but for a good reason, I would guess. Because when the end really comes, they'll be the ones who would probably survive longer; depends on the the survival equipment they have, the shelter they live in and the like. I salute their efforts, though I'm still doubtful that some of their causes for their prepping would come to past. 

 So, for the believers out there, make your preparations, spend time with your loved ones because  hey, this might be your last days with them. On the other hand, for the non-believers, move on, but live your life to he fullest. You never know when you will die , so I think its best to spend it the best way you can. :))

You know, we should use this opportunity to make peace with those we don't get along with and find unity with other people. I mean, Christmas is nearing and it time to celebrate in joy and the birth of Christ. Not wallow in prepping. We'll do whatever it takes when the time comes; we'll move into action when we get there. Or when its staring at us in the face. 

Work Done. Let the vacay begin!!!

Silent for almost a month. Wow. I think that's my new record. :)

This past month, my profs are hassling us with work after work after work, all wanting a deadline of before the Christmas vacation. Yeah, its understandable, but hey! we want to have a vacation almost as badly as you do but we're not kids with super powers who'd zapped all our work--hey presto! my work's done! The expectations of these people. But still, I understand(even though I really don't want to.) They have the right to harass us and work us till we drop but at the cost of their sleep as well. It's a little comfort knowing that, honestly. At least their's still teamwork present in every work we had. 

Now, after two freakin weeks of procrastinating, planning and getting paranoid for the finals. Procrastinate. That's what we all know and have an experience doing. Real well, actually. And often enough to be honest. Six exams, then finding out that we don't have to take the exam on some subjects, and taking some of them early, turns six to four exams. Two with the coverage of EVERYTHING and two who is okay enough. But when I heard "everything"...I think i saw black spots or something when I heard my profs from the two hardest subjects I ever encountered that I think I would only pass if I had a really excellent memory. Which, unfortunately for me, I don't have. Short term memories have their good sides and, sometimes it sucks to have one. Ugh.

Now that finals are done, I can focus on taking a much well needed break. And lots of sleep. Running on marshmallows, chocolate and food I could take is good enough for a while but never for long. Expect spurts of energy then some bouts of sleepiness with the occasional sluggishness you'd expect from eating lots of sugar and not much healthy food. 

And for my Christmas mission: to lose enough pounds until I feel good about myself again. With enough exercise and moderate eating(though I think that's impossible with all the food that comes with this season) I will lose those flabs!!! Wahahaha!!!

....sleep deprivation...never good for a growing girl....Especially if that girl is paranoid, stressed and down-right depressed. (Way to darken my holidays. :l) Just all dark and gloom when there should be joy, and brightness and all that holiday feeling stuff. :P

...which you have no care. Sorry. Shutting up now. -_-

It started with Twilight & finally ended with the end of Breaking Dawn

A few years ago, we all know the craze that happened at the release of Twilight. It dwindled only after a few years, the craze transferring to the succeeding film.

It only seemed fair to end the series of Stephanie Meyer by watching the last movie at the big screen since I started there in the first place. As a fan of the series, the end was so awesome, it makes me want to watch it over and over and over until I'm so sick of it my head'll hurt. Thought I don't think that's likely to happen.

Anyways, it was a great, perfect even in my opinion, end movie because there wasn't any cliff-hangers, the feel of bitin, even the feeling of something lacking was...well, lacking. From what I could remember of what was in the book, there were scenes that coincides with the film that I think were beautifully depicted, presented...whatever. I just think its awesome. (Now that I thought of it, the masterminds for these films already found the perfect Renesme for the movie long before the movie itself. Cool.)

I watched the movie with my bestie this weekend to celebrate my birthday tomorrow. Her mom puts her in house arrest during weekends, and her Dad is kind of paranoid when she leaves the house on weekends. We laughed so hard when she almost fainted at the price of the food she was going to order at the restaurant I brought her to. She's kind of a none-spender-if-not-necessary kind of girl, which means she usually spends a small amount on food and putting away the rest for more dire needs.

Anywho, we spent what time we had watching the movie, laughing and just hanging out. Its been a long time since we hang that long seeing as we were both busy with schoolwork and stuff. (Which reminds me I haven't done my speech yet. Shit. I'm SO SCREWED!!!)

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We were bestfriends since high school, been through thick and thin, able to stand my twisted, quirky attitude for that long and not leave me as others had done...for that, I owe her a lot and will always have her back as she has done before.

For me, its hard to say these mushy stuff, prefering to express what I feel through writing or through song if I've not choice. That's the purpose of this blog. For me to show what I feel deep inside because I don't have the right words, or don't have the willpower to say it. I can't help it if I just bottle it all up. Avoidance of getting hurt maybe. I don't know. But its the hurt I inflict whenever I hesitate or find it hard to tell the right things at the right moment that hurts me the most.

So, thanks for everything Jazz, love you and always, ALWAYS, take care of yourself. And always remember that I'll be there for you as you'd been there for me. Through thick and thin, anything, there's nothing we can't solve together. :)

Sad...but everything has an end

This is for those who know what I mean.. :)


With the Philippine Model United Nations at its near end, this delegate would like to reminisce on the good times in the committee.

Getting to know the other delegates and their skills was commenced on the very first day of the meeting as it should be. At first impression, I thought that everyone in the room was strictly serious  despite the rumors going around that the current Chairperson was the most nicest and lenient Chair in the MUN. I thought then that in the General Assembly, they were the committee who were supposed to be the cool one. And I was surprised when I found out their Chair was one of the strictest and the former Sec-Gen. Poor them.

As the days progressed, the other delegates joined forces to create a new resolution concerning the current agenda in line with Economic and Social issues. They worked surprisingly well and with full cooperation that we finished the first agenda, which usually was supposed to accommodate longer than I had expected. And for that this delegate commemorates the efforts of everyone for their cooperation and assistance in drafting the working papers so that we finished the first agenda halfway through the second day. This delegate also commemorates and admires the delegates of other countries who talked the most off and on the podium, for their utter confidence and their deliverance of their speeches. its almost as if they didn't need notes when they were on the podium. Hopefully, I'll be near their level by the next year.

Because of the smooth and fast-pace progress we were having, we get to finish 15 to 30 min before the allowable time of adjournment. We even got to be on the front page of the PhilMUN World Press. Also, the ECOSOC was one of the committees who finished 3 resolutions by day two. A major achievement for us.

Since we had to wait for the allowable time to adjourn, the Chair suggested a country promotion...through picking personal privilege notes given to the dais. It was so hilarious, the country promotions. One memorable delegate for taking his time as one of the speakers in the Speaker's List was clearly one of the most unforgettable. It was so informal ending with "...for the betterment of you and me.." or something like that and his interpretive speech by using gestures while singing "Heal the World", that he was always called by the Chair and the others just cracks ups. And his country promotion? As the delegate of South Korea, and since he wasn't prepared, he demonstrated how to eat bibimbap(is this correct??) and unknowingly then, poured a cup of hot sauce all over it, thinking it was some red sauce, and took a huge bite. Seriously, it was all in the World Press. I really feel bad--though, at the same time laughing inside, sorry to say--when immediately, his face reddens and it wasn't just because of the adrenaline and being in front.

As I mentioned in my FB page, "Really honored to be part of the ECOSOC community and am proud to say that overall "global participation" played a big role in a successful meeting during the past few days. Special mention to all the delegates who showed their prowess while drafting the resolution papers. Pero, seriously, I was happy how it all turned out."  I'm looking forward, more or less, to the next Model United Nations next year. And pray and hope that the Chair would be as great, lenient and MUN-savvy as our current Chair because sadly, this is her last PHILMUN and next year she'll be doing her OJT. 

Anyway, this delegate, again, is looking forward to this learning experience next year.

What are the odds???

Imagine my surprise when I saw my midterm grade at philosophy...not only did I fail, but also almost of class. As in, there were only four people who passed, and there grades only ranged from 70 to 80%.  My prof really, REALLY, gives some low grades. I mean, where's his Christmas spirit?? Its almost the season of freakin giving, for goodness' sake.

When he explained why we failed...man, I couldn't really believe it.


Anyway, good news is that the rest of the day went rather well, watching Sherlock reruns and waiting for the next season, or series as they call it. It was actually based on the book itself, and though there were theories of different people from the web, I'm holding my breath for the real answer. No guessing , no theorizing or anything of the like. Did you know that the websites, the blogs of the characters, really do exist? Sherlock's, Watson's and Molly's blogs are real. There were entries and stuff. It was really intriguing and the comments were funny, thought-provoking and adds to the mystery of the show itself.

For me, Sherlock's kind of sweet, though he has his irritating moments as well as hilarious moments where his wit, sarcasm and whatnot tickled my funny bones. His intelligence and his ways of deduction are really awe-inspiring, that most of the time I can't follow what he's saying because he TALKS SO FAST!!! :P

Really, I can't imagine many people being able t do that. And for that, Benedict Cumberbatch, I salute your acting prowess on the TV screen. Great job in playing as the legendary Sherlock Holmes as well as the brilliant Stephen Hawking in the film Hawking. 

Speak for herself...

You know what it feels to have a friend, a friend you thought you knew, stab you in the back? I mean, all of us experienced this at least once in our lives. To all those who didn't, lucky you. Because there's nothing like hearing from someone else that you're friend had been calling you names, mocking you, ridiculing you, behind your back to ruin a perfectly good day from the start.

It all started with me and my friend, Callie, chatting about how she has this dillema and stuff when she told me she heard my former friend, Girl #1, was talking behind her back. She said Girl#1 called her a Faker, social-climber and a lost cause. I thought, What the Fuck??? Speak for herself. From all perspectives, Girl#1's the social climber, clinging to rich students, forcing herself into their circle, then acting the self-righteous bitch that she was.

Then Callie told me she's talking about all of our friends behind their backs. I mean, this girl has no sense of loyalty whatsoever. Calling some a weirdo, a freak, and a druggie. She has no right to say those things because for one thing, they--we--were her blockmates, we were together for two semesters, and she never even talks to most of the people in our block.

Calling me a freak is one thing, calling my friend names...she has no right. She doesn't even see her anymore and more importantly, don't know my friend very well enough to call her that. When I first heard about that, I really, REALLY, wanted to get right in her face and demand that she take back those words before I rip her hair out and mess up that anorexic toothpick figure of hers.

Before she go spouting bullshit about people, she should really know that person first. It not only hurts that person, but also ruins a person's image in the eyes of other people. Hence, ruining a nice life in college.

Grrr.. Thinking about her makes me want to...

The plastic-toothpick bitch... >:(

Exams...BRING IT ON!!!

Midterm week!!!

The time comes again when I have to shove all that I will read in my head and hope that it doesn't burst  out leaving me empty of vital info. Especially during the test.

Sleepless night...energy drinks...lots and LOTS of coffee...and too many junk food to count...

Here we go again. Only this time, the daunting majors are leading the enemy front line.

Its not only just me battling against them. Armed to the teeth with study techs and an array of caffeinated food, my fellow friends and I will battle it out to the fullest. The stakes are high this term, with too many to lose looming ahead.



This is just the stress talking. Haven't got any sleep last night. Worse part is, that whole night, I only got half of the work done. Don't know why, but nothing stuck when I tried to shove all of it into my slightly-cloudy brain. I tried coffee, candy even soda... Nothing worked. I still knocked out.

First subject was Phil. It isn't even a major yet its like a bar exam. Its like you have to memorize the whole book in order to answer all correctly. I mean, I tried, really I did but there are still point where  guessed because it wasn't even...Anyway, the worst of the bunch is yet to come. In the form of an oral speech/exam actually. Apart from that, another very hard(although some of my friends wouldn't say that) subject that I HAVE to really stay awake for.


*sigh* Good luck to me. And to those who know what I'm feeling right now.. hope you have a better day than mine. Good luck to you all. (Well, I'll be needing it. Definitely)

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A little humor to brighten the day. >@<