The "N" Party

Our acquaintance (CON) party which will be held tomorrow (Aug. 2, 2008) at our school (HAU) Gym at 4pm-onwards.


No Bluffs. No Stress. Just Us.

By the way, I'm gonna be dancing with other fellow nursing students. Support us.=)

good game Lakers. and a big congrats to Celtics.

For the 17th time in franchise history, the Boston Celtics are NBA Champions.

"After the game, Paul Pierce was named Finals MVP. He had a modest outing in Game 6, but stood out plenty in the previous five games to deserve the honor. Pierce averaged 21.8 points and 6.3 assists per game as he, Garnett and Allen captured the first NBA titles of their long, accomplished, respective careers."

Being a fan of the Lakers since elemtary, I was disappointed by their gameplay. Who wouldn't right? Lakers have been winning ever since I became a fan of their team, ever since Kobe and Shaq were still the duo hardcore of Lakers. You know, if Lakers were to win this year's title, it would've been Kobe Bryant to be MVP. But again, their team lost by 39 points in Game 6. It's not about Kobe Bryant this time, it's about the whole team, not doing that good enough to prove that they can win this year's title against Boston Celtics (with Keven Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce on this team).



Anyway, that's just what I think. Now back to the topic, it was a final score of 131-92. A 39 point lead from the Celtics. Wow. Well, even though the Lakers didn't win this year's title, I'm still a Lakers fan. There's still next year. Go Lakers! And a Big Congratulations to Boston Celtics for a great game against the LA Lakers this season hehe =)

go Lakers!!=)

Lakers won game 5 vs. Celtics with a score of 103-98. Both teams are good. But I'm a Lakers fan since elementary, where Kobe and Shaq were still the hardcore duo of Lakers. Somehow, I believe that the Lakers will make it to game 7.

Ok, enough with the drama. Now for game 6, this may be one of the advantages of the Celtics' due to the game which will be held at their homecourt at Boston.

At the very least, there is a game 6. Now I can't wait to watch game 6 haha

Go Lakers!!=)

* Other photos of Lakers vs. Celtics: Game 5 can be found here.

Lakers won Game 3 of NBA Finals 87-81

"Somewhere in the mess of an NBA Finals game, after the fouls finished stacking up alongside the airballs and missed free throws, a clear, indelible image finally emerged. The Lakers weren't dead yet.

It sure looked as if they were done, but it was merely a deception, an illusion, as Phil Jackson might call it, the Lakers answering three uninspired quarters with a lasting fourth-quarter push in an 87-81 Game 3 victory Tuesday at Staples Center." - NBA.com



Lakers won Game 3 with a score of 87 versus Celtics who lost by 6 points with a score of 81. Pretty tight game. But I knew the Lakers would rise up after losing Game 2. Can't wait for Game 4 haha Go Lakers!! =)

Congrats to the 2 David's of American Idol Season 7

Yey for the 2 David's for reaching the Top 2 ranks of American Idol Season 7. I'm a fan for almost all the finalists haha. Actually, there are a lot of good competitors this season. It was a good competition and aside from the voters, I'm sure Randy, Paula, and Simon had a difficult time with predicting who will be the winner as well.

Although I like both David Archuleta and David Cook, I had a difficult time predicting who would win since they had both great voices. I was actually voting for David Cook when it was the 2 of them left. David Archuleta is still young, he's also good in singing ballads, but I think he still has a lot of potential when he gets older. And for David Cook, it's good that he had the opportunity to win American Idol Season 7. From a bartender to an American Idol winner. Wow! I'd vote for David Cook because he had a way with songs. What I meant is that I love how he revives songs and make it his own version hehe =) David Archuleta does it well with ballads too. This is just what I think of them.

Nevertheless, I like them both and I congratulate both the David's for having a great competition.



Top: David Cook
Bottom: David Archuleta

Team Infiniti + Raymond and PGs: April 21, 2008 Pics already uploaded.

Just click on the links provided below to check out the album posted at my Multiply account. Taken at The Coffee Academy and Mimosa Holiday Inn 'cuz I haven't uploaded all the pics in Friendster, MySpace, or Facebook.

April 21, 2008:

* Team Infiniti + Raymond - Breakfast/Bonding at The Coffee Academy

* PGs at Mimosa Holiday Inn & The Coffee Academy

Thanks! I'll be uploading the End of Tax Season Party pics as soon as I have all the pics compiled. Miss you all! =)

The Sims celebrates 100 million copies sold worldwide

WOW!! I have seen The Sims develop and have played the first Sims game and am still continuing to play with the latest of The Sims' creations; so The Sims have come a long way and it keeps getting better.

The official website says 100 million copies. And I'm proud to be an avid player of The Sims. I'm also proud to say that 13 of those are mine (soon to own 2 more hehe XD).

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

* To all the Sim Players - A letter from Rod Humble, Producer.

"Belated" and "Happy Birthday"

"Belated" and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following people:

April 12:

* Florence Carla Ebbay
* Mark Gregory Ranches


April 14:

* Justin Bugasto


I Miss You All!! =)

Carry your computer in your pocket.

Tom Merritt, Executive Editor of CNET TV (Insider Secrets), shows how to carry your applications and settings on a USB Flash Drive instead of carrying around your laptop. He provided some websites such as:

* Portable Applications
* Portable Freeware
* U3
* Ceedo

He also mentioned TrueCrypt, that lets you encrypt your files in your USB.

Here's a review summary of what I think:

Pros:
+ Portable Applications and TrueCrypt is free to use.
+ You don't need to install anything to any computer.
+ Useful for people who don't want to bring their bulky laptop wherever they go.
+ You can use your iPod, MP3/MP4 players, anything that can store data - provided they can be read as a hard drive on any computer.

Cons:
- Not all your applications and settings will be carried over.
- U3 and Ceedo has a limit. You will be prompted to pay if you want the full application.

the simplicity concept

Yea the simplicity concept. "Simplicity is best". From all the blogger templates that I've browsed from various websites, I chose this. Why? Because it's plain, it's simple, and I don't have to worry about backgrounds. So for the meantime, I'll be sticking to this super plain layout until I figure out what fits my mood or my life best..or it would either be best if I can figure out how to create my own blog layout..that would be much better since I have a lot of time on trying to figure it out and besides, I've got a lot of concepts that were inspired mostly by quotes and lyrics songs..all I need now is a straight mind. Bah! I'm repeating myself over and over again. Anyhoo, enjoy the sooo simple and plain layout for the meantime. =)

I have a question to ask..

How do you cope with first time failures?

As you can see, it has something to do with ME failing for the first time..*sigh* I just have to look at the bright side and try to think positive..there's a saying that "sometimes you have to fail to succeed"..unfortunately, a sad but true one..*sigh* I'm not in the mood to be talking about it on public..and I won't..cuz I can't think straight at the moment just thinking of it..='(

So..comments, answers, opinions to my question would be very much appreciated..

Happy Halloween to Everyone!..and Happy Bday to Paul!!

Happy Halloween guys..I didn't feel it though except for the freakin' horror movies that they show on cable..really not my thing..really lolz..oh! and Happy Birthday to my dear friend Paul Vincent F. Ora (haha I still know your full name..cool ehe)..so trick or treat huh..err..ok..i still can't think straight so..am out!

esp. to N-407

Sobrang mamimiss ku kayong lahat..esp. you guys N-407 ='( I had the best & not so best memories of my whole college life with you guys that can't be put down to words..I guess there's a purpose for everything huh? Hay..wooh! Ayoko ng magdrama kaya ingats na lang kayo palagi..God bless & congrats in advance..miss & luvu all! I'll be seeing you guys around..

geez..they JUST never stop, do they..

Hay..rumors..they never stop..anyways, I don't feel or am not in the mood to blog about it so here are just some quotes about rumors that I agree on:

"I love it when people judge me negatively..esp. when they're wrong." [=))]

"When people start talking behind your back, nevermind them..because it proves that they are obsessed to make a story about you! Just remember - they are the reason why you should consider yourself FAMOUS."

"Why would I keep on oblitering myself to those who hate me if I could make their lives miserable just by existing?" [haha sooo bad =))]

"Most of what's being said about you by other people doesn't really say about who you are - it says more about who they are..UNCONSCIOUSLY.."

"It's hard to trust people these days." [I strongly agree with this..]


And a piece of advice from my besty from one of our idol Allen Iverson's tattoo - "HOLD MY OWN", "STRENGTH", and "ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE".

There's no need for me to elaborate each saying/quote since all are actually very self-explanatory..

To all you guys (you know who you are)..trying to bring me down or destroy my reputation..I'm not afraid..I don't care.. Besides, in the end it's all you guys' loss and I'll still be standing..I will be..

Happy Mother's Day..!

Just so you all would know - it's Mother's Day today! May 13th. So if ever you guys didn't know that today is that day for Mothers all over the world, then it's not too late to greet them! It's all over the TV, so you can’t miss it!

Before this special day will end, I would like to say Happy Mother's Day to my beloved Mother! I can't put down to words on how grateful and thankful I am to have a mother like her. This isn't much but I would like to just thank you Mom for everything and I Love You Mom! Hope that's enough to make You smile :) ..See you and sister soon! 4 days and counting! I can't wait!


* my beloved MOM ^-^

..HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY once again to y'all's Mothers out there! God bless! <3

a phrase to ponder on..

I received a text from a friend a few minutes ago.

This is a phrase from my friend's quote:
"..someone who could say goodbye but still be there for you.."

Mind boggling? A simple statement is what I came up with. I'd say it depends on who the person is and how strong your relationship is with that person. Definitely.

I can relate to this. This made me realize, either friendship or love, there are only two options in saying goodbye. Some moments happy, some sad. Some stay, while some go far away..and don't come back..

Lakers won..'with effort'!

(April 27, 2007) NBA Playoffs 2007: Game 3 - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

It was a close game but the Lakers won! Kobe summed up Game 3's 95-89 win over Phoenix perfectly, saying the team stepped up and finally gave a complete effort, speeding up the heat. Bryant said, "It was effort. You can go over execution and X's and O's all you want. What you have to have is effort."

The Lakers won by Kobe's last 6pts., total of 45pts. (the highest points of the game). Now that's what I'm talking about! And just recently, his jersey no longer has the #8 attached to it, it's #24..since he said that he wanted a new number for the second half of his career, and that 24 was his first H.S.number (..and the story goes on). Although his jersey number has been changed, he's still one of my (first - all time) favorite NBA player..Go Kobe! \m/

Alanis Morissette's "My Humps" Parody: Humiliation or Fun?

Alanis Morissette..well, she made her own version of the popular song, "My Humps" of the Black Eyed Peas. They aired this in E!News and that is where I first saw the video. What do you think - did she do this just to humiliate herself or was she just doing this to make fun of Fergie and the rest of the BEP? For one thing I know, this made me laugh all through out the video haha..check it out! LYAO lolz..

hopefully..1 more year to go!!

Long time no post! It's been a month! What's been happening?! I guess I was just too lazy to post something because of all of the requirements needed to pass in due time..Pretty much the usual busy mode..And thesis is one of them..yes, the defense! We had our defense last week..I actually thought it was gonna be rejected because of the panelists' silent mode for a few seconds of the final verdict..BUT congratulations to our group for passing the thesis proposal! Congrats to the whole section (N-308) for passing and doing a great job as well! On the other hand, another school year's over and final exam just ended yesterday and I'd say, the exam was pretty tough! I feel like either the exam was really difficult or I didn't review enough..ok, enough with being pessimistic! Better to be optimistic and tell myself that I'll pass no matter what..I know we all will! Anyways, me and some of my friends went swimming here at our estate pool after the exam to relieve some stress and just chill out. It made me not think about school for once again, since we were having so much fun swimming and playing badminton even if we were only 4..it made me think about my aching body though lol..Today starts 1 week of our summer break then off to being busy again..not to mention Mariveles! I'm excited but at the same time nervous..it's the experience that counts right? If only we got no summer classes, I'll be having my vacation back in AUH..the place I miss so damn much! I miss the place and the people I know there, too! :') Aside from that, I've been exercising more and TRYING to eat right since last year's sembreak..really tough to keep it stable when I don't manage the cooking lol..I will..soon! Btw, I have some pics uploaded in my multiply from my last few hospital rotations..not much..but at least..hay..Mariveles here we come lol! Ciao!

moments in our lives..

I was watching the tv show: One Tree Hill awhile ago. When Lucas' words at the end of the episode made me ponder on such moments in our lives - from the choices we make..being tested..

Life..trying to figure out what lies ahead beyond existence, but we never know what really does.


"There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads. Afraid. Confused. Without a road map. The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our days.

Of course, when faced with the unknown, most of us would rather turn around and go back.

But once in awhile people push on to something better - something found just beyond the pain of going on it alone and just beyond the bravery and courage it takes to let someone in. Or to give someone a second chance.

Something beyond the quiet persistence of a dream.

Because it's only when you're tested that you discover who you truly are. And it's only when you're tested that you discover who you can be.

The person you want to be does exist, somewhere on the other side of hard work, faith and belief, and beyond heartache and fear of what lies ahead."