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February 24, 2006
make a difference, be the change
When my mom woke me up this morning, i thought that i'd get the usual, "tin, wake up! you're going to be late for school again!" Surprisingly, she just kissed me on the forehead and told me that classes were suspended.
My initial reaction was a positive one. I mean, who doesn't love it when classes are suspended? The moment my mom left the room, i went back to sleep.
When I got up, I went downstairs to get my self something to eat. I thought that it was just any normal day, and i wasn't expecting something extraordinary (for the lack of better terms). I simply thought that classes were suspended because of the commemoration of the EDSA I revolution. But, boy was I in for a shock. Turns out, there was an attempted coup d`etat early in the morning, while iwas peacefully asleep, so the government decided to call classes off.
Then things started to evolve quite quickly as i watched the news. From gathered people, to the President declaring a state of national emergency, to the dispersion of the so-called rallyists, to the gathering of more people, up to more chaotic things. I heard Mike Defensor saying that under the state of national emergency, warantless arrests are permitted, all rally permits are cancelled, and the president can take over public utilities such as electricity and the media. He was asked to state the difference of that with martial law, and all he said was "ang martial law, maproseso". So, is martial law about to take place?
Sadly, the Philippines is faced with another one of those political and economical problems, and as quoted from a friend "nakakawalang gana mabuhay."
Although, i don't necessarily agree with her, I understand where her thoughts are coming from. I know that most people feel that way, most especially here in the Philippines.
In all honesty, I don't know what my stand is regarding the "oust-Gloria" issue. However, I do know that as a citizen of this country I have rights and responsibilities to fulfill. It just saddens me a lot, that this event is happening while on the other hand we still have lots of problems to face and to address.
Incidentally, tomorrow, the CFC community will hold the GK1MB. Gawad Kalinga, Isang Milyong Bayani. Simultaneously, 500,000 members of the Youth, and 500,000 members of SFC and CFC, will build houses in different GK sites around the country. After that, we will all gather at the QC circle, to commit in helping alleviate poverty in the country.
I know, that this is the best way that I can help my country. While I may not attend rallies or anything of the like, I pray to God about our country and i won't lose faith.
Maybe, just maybe, if others do the same, stop focusing on their selves for a little while, stop pointing fingers at other people, and unite for once in order to build this country we call home, then perhaps all of us will be living in a better place.
There are tons of people who complain day-in and day-out about the status of the Philippines. What's ironic is that, that's exactly what they just do. They complain and do nothing about it. On the other hand, there are those who simply don't care because events don't directly affect them.
Change is possible, only if we choose to believe in it, if we choose to care, and if we actually do something about it.
Admittedly, I am afraid. With all the things happening around us, it's scary even to just step out of my own home. However, at the same time, I know that I am called, and I am humbled. Tomorrow, i will decide to be a light of this country. I may just be a tiny spark, but perhaps my spark can help ignite a bigger fire. Tomorrow, I, together with my fellow brothers and sister, will set our differences aside, and work for the betterment of this nation. Despite the chaos that is happening in our country, we will stand firm in our faith, and we will believe in God's greatness. We will let our lights shine, all for the greater glory of this country, and of God.
Just when our country seemed to have no hope, a new generation of heroes will be formed to give, protect, and build a new nation. New heroes. Isang Milyong Bayani. 02-25-06. Kasali ka ba?
Isang Milyong Bayani. Make a difference. Be the change.
~Lakas mo, lakas ko. Galing sa Diyos, Lakas ng pagbabago!~
the princess graced the party at 08:50 PM
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February 19, 2006
i want to blog, but i still have homework to do. i wasn't able to do it the whole weekend, because i had other things to accomplish, and other responsibilities to face. 
but, i reaaaaaaaaallllyyy want to blog. i hope i get to, soon.
anyway, i have to go.
but before that, if i may just say so, i have noticed that I AM GETTING FAT, and it's not making me happy. grar.
haha. no, seriously, i think (or let me make that, i know) i'm getting fat. this can't be, and that's why i've decided to go on a diet. hahahahha. as if i ever do that. but, whatever. i will get thinner again. i will, i will, i will.
harhar. okay. such a ditzy entry, but what the heck.
gotta split now.
*kisses*
later.
the princess graced the party at 08:26 PM
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February 12, 2006
fun fun fun
i'm in the provice right now. tacloban, leyte.
i just got home from my lola's birthday / our reunion.
ANYWAY, more bonding time with them now. update soon.
later.
my family rocks!
the princess graced the party at 01:27 AM
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February 6, 2006
a very eventful weekend
indeed, it has been a very eventful one.
i was supposed to accomplish a lot of schoolwork this weekend, however, the events that took place, simply didn't allow me to.
SATURDAY
something unexpected happened. well, it was bound to happen any time soon, but i didn't expect it to ahppen this weekend.
i really want to blog about it, but i'm not sure if i'm permitted to. let's just say that it was a really blessed and happy day.
i texted a couple of close people about it because i really couldn't keep the happiness to myself.. i needed to share the joy. to those who replied (and even to those, who didn't), thank you. all our prayers have been answered.
GOD IS GREAT.
SUNDAY
the thing which happened on saturday also occupied my study time for Sunday. there were a lot of things to be done, so i had to help out with it. i fell asleep the minute i got home.
MONDAY
no classes.
i had my final job interview with Seattle's Best Coffee. it went well, i guess. the only problem that they had with me was my age. underage. grrr. haha. it's not my fault i was born late.  but anyway, they told me that they'd give me a call any day this week if ever i do get accepted. if i don't then that's okay with me. i won't stop looking for a part-time job until i get one anyway.
after my interview, my mom and i went to the parlor. no, it wasn't related to stress or anything of that sort. my mom just decided to (despite it's cost), since our grand reunion is less than a week away. i guess she wanted to look good for it. i tagged a long, and i too had my hair fixed. and now, it's really SHORT.
okay, so maybe i'm exaggerating. it's not that short, but i didn't expect my hair to be cut this way. if i remember correctly, i haven't had my hair cut this short since i was in grade six. i don't know whether it's a good or bad change. well, whatever, it's already there.
speaking of reunion, i haven't blogged about that just yet, so i will now. we'll be having a Costibolo reunion this coming weekend in my province, Tacloban. the party's a really big and grand one, and Tacloban's just a small city, so almost everyone (who is anyone. NYAHA) there is invited. haha. it's for my lola's 75th birthday. gah, i'm soooo excited. i can't wait to see all of my cousins whom i haven't seen for the longest time. even if i have to skip 2 days of class, i think it's all worth the sacrifice.
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oh, such a happy weekend. bad thing: i didn't get to study or do anything for school. durr. oh well.
anyway, i gotta go now. i feel uber sleepy, but i don't think i'll fall asleep just yet. i just don't feel like writing anymore. i might fall asleep here. hahaha.
toodle dee doo.
*kisses* to all.
later.
the princess graced the party at 08:16 PM
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February 1, 2006
when it rains, it pours.
the title says it all.
today's a good day for me, i guess. inspite of the fact that i was wearing heels and long-sleeves the whole day (for my defense), all went well for me.
gosh, it's just so amazing how God intervenes with my life day in and out. He never fails to show me just how much He loves me. i feel so blessed.
overly blessed, in fact.
today, i finally took the courage of looking for a job. i prepared several copies of my resume, which i did last night. out of the 5 which i printed out, i gave out only three.
to cut the long story short, i now have two jobs to choose from. i got hired by both Tutorial Learning Center as an assistant tutor and Seattle's Best Coffee as a barista.
i did not expect it at all, because according to a friend of mine, coffee shops usually take a couple of days before calling you back for an interview, then a couple more days/weeks after that to inform you that you're hired. but surprisingly, both managers interviewed me right then and there. talk about impromptu. hah.
thank God, both interviews went well.
i couldn't believe it at all. everything seemed so surreal. i passed both interviews. it was like, one minute i was looking for a job, the next minute i had one (or make that, two). it was an answered prayer, indeed.
i stopped giving out resumes after that. i still planned to give LSC and McDonalds a copy, but i didn't anymore. i already got hired two times in a day.. that was already too much for me to handle.
now, i'm left with the problem of choosing from the two. i've been thinking about it all night, and so far.. i really don't know which to pick. major discernment. i'll pray really hard about it.. and hopefully He leads me to the better path.
grabe. God is so so so so so soooooooo good talaga! he keeps showering me with all His blessings, even if i myself know that i am unworthy of His love. God really knows how to rock my world. He treats me like a true princess.
even if i'm not completely sure if i'm hired yet (maybe that's just how i understood it), because i still have to wait for the manager of TLC to call, and i still have to go to the main office of Seattle's best on friday to talk to one of their heads and to know all the other details, i'm already very very thankful. i never thought i'd get this far. truly, nothing without Him.
and as a cherry on top of that perfect sundae, i also got an unexpected grade for my English argumentative paper draft.
*sigh*
thank You, Lord. thank You.
the princess graced the party at 11:31 PM
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