Saturday, March 24, 2007



For three weeks, our cook and one of our helpers will be out. My parents are frantically searching for a temporary replacement which would fill in her absent slots. And sad to say, up to now we don't have anyone to help out. So, I'd probably be forced to do household chores for three whole weeks. Tiring but maybe it's worth the experience.


Days before our cook/helper left, I volunteered myself to help prepare and cook the food. For a while, I was enjoying the all sautéing and mixing of spices. Well, it was really fun but it kind of makes you perspire since you're exposed to heat for quite some time (specially now that summer's blazing heat is invading the Philippines). Anyway, I manage to cook the two and only meals I know (how to prepare): breaded porkchop and cream of chicken. I also tried to cook breakfast for my two sisters and it went pretty much okay. Good thing they only demanded omelette for breakfast-- nothing really too grand. Whew. So far, I'm pretty much getting the hang of cooking. It's better and more exciting doing the actual thing than just sitting and watching someone cook the food.


Well, I know for a fact that I'm not a pretty good chef-- I mean, in terms of cooking. I'm used to reheating food through microwave and my Mum's kind of getting angry because I would do things almost always in an instant. She wants me to try doing things the other way around-- the harder way. And so, here I am, a retired freshie, aspiring to be a chef. She claimed that since I'm not doing anything that productive this summer, might as well do household chores and learn to cook. My Mum's a really good cook but I don't think I got her genes and it's not really my kind of thing. I'd rather strain my eyes and waste time than do anything productive. I mean, hell c'mon, I've been doing quite "productive" things since June 13 `til March 21. I surely, direly need a break right?? But good enough, this cooking thing is a bit fun. So, it shooes boredom away (but only for a moment).


I couldn't believe that I made my way through freshman year. I couldn't be any happier than this! No more scary teachers, no more homeworks, quizzes, projects. Hell yeah, let's all rejoice. But then again, I have boredom to deal with every single day of every week and every second of every minute of every hour. I AM SO DAMN BORED. Hopefully, everything's going to change once I get control of my dull, messy life. I probably need to get out. Anyone wanna hang out with me??:)

Wednesday, March 21, 2007



Just approximately 9 months back, I got a first feel of what High School was all about-- new crowd, new people, new stricter teachers, new building, etc. And from there, I knew it was going to be a NEW BEGINNING. True enough, it offered unlimited homeworks and projects even if you do not subscribe to them-- they are like packages which come free whenever you enroll. Thing is, this type of unlimited NEVER expires. It goes on all throughout the schoolyear. And that's what's different about High School. Almost everything you dislike is unlimited. What else are unlimited? Let see.. Count in boring lectures, numerous sermons and yeah, rules, rules, and mooooore rules. I just can't wait to take a break from all these. They simply drive me nuts.


Well, for a fact, HS gave me a new atmosphere to deal with everyday. Once we were like the head princesses of gradeschool, now we are the "babies" of the HS body. But this would soon come to an end too since there's a new batch coming.. we had our turn and they are now next in line.


My freshman school life will officially end tomorrow, as soon as we hear the bell rung signaling the conclusion of the final test. I am so excited and I cannot wait anymore. I can't wait to get a glimpse of this year's summer and just basically, waste my time. No school-related activities to bother me anymore. This would be HEAVEN.


Because of too much excitement and thoughts about what activities I have to engage in this summer, I am not patient enough to study anything related to Filipino or Algeb. I am simply not that much grade conscious because it's the end of the schoolyear, afterall. I do not want to be preoccupied with studies. I let my mind free anyway, and there's no point of conditioning it all back. I already made my share of "good-study-habbits" and their off to rest until sy2007-2008 starts again. For two months, I will officially be free from the chain of torment. I will, once again, experience life the way I should. NO school= fun


*sigh*


I went to school a while ago without being equipped with appropriate knowlede about CLE or AP. I just went on, answering the test with the things I fully remember. For sure, I'd get a "not-so-pleasing grade" but I hope I will pass. If it was 80 something, I'd already be happy for myself. As of now, I am not expecting any grand, line-of-9 grade. I'll be contented with an, hm.. let's presume, 86.


CLE was more on testing one's common sense. But the thing is, I DON'T HAVE COMMON SENSE. So practically, I've got numerous mistakes already. (Don't even bother to ask me how many.) The essay part really tested me-- not actually in constructing, but in the manner of analyzing what it's asking of me to do.


AP was.. simply.. HARD. Well, I guess that's what you get when you spare precious golden time on the computer rather than opening and rereading your notes. I didn't expect it to be that challenging either. But, it simply was. We had questions about topics we discussed during the first quarter and too bad, I have very poor memory so I just made useless guesses. (Useless because I'm sure I wouldn't get it right anyway.)


All this recap about tests just make me feel upset. I'd still go to school tomorrow without studying. Tsk, tsk. Bad, very bad me. Well, I've done my share of being a "good student" so it's basically the opposite this time around. Fair enough. I just wish tomorrow's test will not be as challenging as the ones we took today. If that happens so, I'll be roasted by my grades. Oh well. I hope they're not really "at risk" at this moment.


*sigh*


Life is really challenging. School is challenging. Freshman year is challenging. Tests are challenging. Algeb and Filipino WILL BE challenging tests tomorrow.
I.CAN.FEEL.IT. :


Eek. Last day tomorrow as well as iFour class party. Can't wait to end all these tests.

Ciao.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007



All these long afternoons make me want to put an official end to freshman year. I don't want to spend time studying anymore-- too indolent to do that. I don't care much about my grades either, it's fourth quarter anyway. Point taken: I'm just too lazy to do anything productive at the moment. Afterall, this hot March afternoon invites me to just doze off to sleep or rather strain my eyes of this computer.


Since I'm not actually getting serious with today's post, let me just give a rundown on what happened between me and my test papers. English was pretty much okay but I'm still not into constructing essays. I mean, it all gets serious when it comes to tests-- you'd have to watch out for grammatical errors, proper punctuation, capitalization, etc. Basically, there's not much room for errors. Anyway, Science was easier than expected. I didn't thoroughly study. I just made a quick scan on my notes and LP and practically went to school without even opening the book. I relied on what I know and remember and frankly, I think it all went well (except on the "True or False" part. I had a pretty hard time distinguishing and analyzing). Well, I do not really expect a good grade after all the unproductive things I've been doing. TeeHee. I just wish all this studying would drift apart and I won't be bothered with grades anymore.


OH WELL. 2 tests down. CLE and AP tomorrow. Cross your fingers. Imma fail, fo sho!:))

Monday, March 19, 2007



Schoolyear 2006-2007 is almost officially over. Break, baby. Summer break. Only six friggin tests are left and three hell days to go. Soon, I'll be off to summer. Well, my mind is not in its proper function anymore and I couldn't focus on studying because I'm preoccupied with thoughts about summer-- the places I have to visit, the activities I am to engage in, the delicious food I'm going to dig in but most importantly, the ten pounds (WTF???) I have to lose all throughout this summer. Can you imagine? I think I'm slowly but surely killing myself-- I definitely cannot stop eating. But I HAVE TO. I really have to. So HELP ME, ya'll. :)


Anyway, freshman year is almost over and I'm so happy to say that there are only three days left. I envy those who are on vacation already but nonetheless, ours will be here soon (and I'm so eager to get a feel of it). I cannot bear with the fact that in just a number of hours, it will be the last Monday for this schoolyear. Yes baby! And for the meantime (just this summer), I'm not going to hate Mondays anymore. (I'm sure you wouldn't either :P)


Well, well, well, there's nothing much more to say. My mind's too blank and I want to do even just a quick browse for Science. I loath Biology so much but my grades for both the UT's will be useless if I don't make a good mark this QT. Hm, English is totally not my thing. I think Science will be worth wasting my time with.


God Bless to all those taking their final exams and for all those free from their school walls, have a happy vacation. Good night, world.

Sunday, March 11, 2007



School's almost out. Summer's soon going to knock on my door. Welcome bright sun rays; welcome cold icy fruit shakes/drinks; welcome top beach destinations; welcome mouth-watering delicacies; welcome lazy ass me; welcome HOT SUMMER DAYS. Officially, it's soon goodbye sleepless nights; goodbye homeworks/projects; goodbye boring lectures; goodbye scary tea chers; goodbye classroom; goodbye bedtime; goodbye tests and quizzes. NO MORE SCHOOL IN 8 DAYS. I'm counting and I'm always excited as I put 1 finger down.


Since it's almost the end of the schoolyear, I believe this week will be the moment of great pressure. I'm not really armed nor am I ready to face the finals. Scared and brainless is what I am currently. Hopefully, I can pull my grades somehow even just by few points. Just hopefully.


Anyway, this is just a quick update. I'm not going to emphasize. Sunday tomorrow. Monday in a couple of days. Sucky. Whoops. Shouldn't complain, it's Lent. I'll learn to sacrifice. Peace ya`ll.

Friday, March 02, 2007



I've never, ever in my whole school life experienced great cramming. Last night, I've been up until 12 midnight due to the proposal on Zero Waste Management in Mall of Asia (for Environmental Education) which I believe will just end up as trash anyway. I mean, the mall wouldn't actually use it.. would they? I'd probably be too amazed if they were to do so. Afterall, the proposal kind of seemed too simple (and dull at the same time). There is nothing that can totally interest the management and the costumers. With technology and conveniences offered to people today, the idea on segregating trash, especially in malls, would just be too "ancient old" for them-- in other words, it's not their kind of thing. Yet, I'm happy that there are still a handful who show their deep concern for the current situation of the environment.


After all the hardwork I put behind editing and formatting the proposal; doing another APA research paper version; straining my eyes of the computer; squeezing my brain with the appropriate vocabulary alternatives; and staying up late (as well as waking up real early) the reporting of our group was pushed to next week. Too much also for the cramming of practices during Recess wherein we actually did only the chorus parts, then dismissed. The whole idea was crammed, sad to say. It's the fourth quarter and I'm getting lazier and lazier as the days go by. Mind you, exactly 14 more days left before this freshman schoolyear ends. *Cheers* Now, we're so close to experiencing the heat of the sun and hitting the beach is soon a MUST. God, the idea of all these things make me feel restless. Some days, my mind even wanders into what things I'll be engaging in and where summer will be taking me this time. Hopefully, it will be full of fruitful experiences.


Anyway, it's the first of MARCH. The day was partly good and partly bad. I came to school without studying for our English Mid-Quarter Test and there's no doubt that I will fail it. I'm serious; everything seemed so blurred to me. I had a hard time understanding the vocabulary; recalling the things we discussed in class; and explaining what was on my mind (during the essay part). Totally sucks. Maybe, my staying-up-too-late last night contributed to the downfall of my English Test. I'm going to be doomed. My hardwork for English for this whole schoolyear will be zapped off in just two numbers-- two failing numbers. I'll find it hard to forgive myself if it happens to be so.


Now, down to the good side. Science test results were given out. For the first time of my freshman year, I broke my record of pattern of grades ranging from 89-90. Since the first quarter, it's always been 89-90-89 (for Science Tests UT1-UT2-QT). But this time, I got an awfully good grade. Yahs, babeeeh! Pardon me for being too happy, but it's seldom that I get this kind of grade for Integrated Science I. So, it's still a pretty good start for March-- well, not counting the hardship I encountered during the English test.


So, as you can see, I have a new skin. Kind of similar to the old one too, uh? Good enough, I found time to renew it and exactly did on the first of March. Anyway, maybe, it'll also take a while before I actually make a new one. We'll see how long it can stay.. :)


Oh yeah, SCAA elections tomorrow. I still don't know who exactly to vote. Bummer. X)