That


I dreamt about her all night. It was about that day. I was all so giddy and nervous. In my dream I was asking for advice from a mentor. I have been making preparations. This is it...

Sleep-Walk


Wide awake.

Mind commands body to sleep. Body won't submit. Stubborn.

Juggling the white, red and blue ball. Perfect balance. Perfect throw. Looks like a good show. I think it is but the balls disagree.

I didn't mean to cause your catastrophe. The looming cloud. The pouring rain... the pouring rain. I promise to hush the thunder. I promise you now.

Déjà vu


Weird things happen... It's almost a deja vu. Same story and same characters, but now roles have switched. A story with no victors. A story with a predictable climax and an uncertain conclusion.

That disease. That which "tears not only its prey but also its own raging heart."

It's so the same but so entirely different.

Unexpected.

This will end soon. Soon...

Random


I can smell Cagayan de Oro. It has been four months since my last Mindanao trip.

I have been spending late nights in the office. I despise it before but now I'm enjoying it.

Last Saturday evening was a surprise. My once newly-found-friend asked me out for dinner. In the new Italian restaurant. In the expensive new Italian restaurant. Bill was P 780.00 but it wasn't about the price. Not even the food. It wasn't as enjoyable. It was the conversation.

Later that night I had coffee with another friend.

And after that, another friend joined me in the office. I was asleep the whole time we were waiting for the thesis students to finish their data gathering. I only had three hours of sleep the day before and this is my sweet revenge.

Then came Monday.

And now it's Wednesday...

The week after next is gonna be a new month. Almost the end of the first quarter of '09.

Tomorrow is going to be tomorrow again...

It came and went


Valentine's day came and went and I'm happy I didn't post anything mushy on that day. One thing I was lonely about is I didn't get to sell roses. I could've earned something to buy me a new shirt. Hehehe. Ü

Chat


Her:
so ____, imagine, we can't screw this frendship up, you better not get carried away with the chismis about me and you..ahahahahaha

Him:
well ___, we don't screw our friends up

Her:
ahahahahahahaha

Him:
that's what i can assure you
:-):-)

Her:
ang panget pakinggan!! ahahahahaha

Him:
hahahaha
oo nga
hahahaha

Anonymous


Somebody has found this blog! Somebody I know.

I was a bit shocked when I opened my gmail inbox and saw email notices about some comments for manuscribbles. Four all in all by Anonymous. This is a personal blog and most of the posts are candid and I only make this known to chosen people though it's free-access. So I already anticipated that some people would find it and they could be some people I know.

Anyways, I think I know who Anonymous is. My clue? Chill.

Strange Strangers


I have a newly-found friend from a strange circumstance. I remember the line from the movie I just watched, "You never know what's comin' for 'ya." Indeed.

More and more, "kuya" is becoming a sweet music to my ears.

It's always good to make friends...

The Donald Duck Pout

Plans

The most difficult part in my MS application is writing my plans after completion of the degree. Can I just say that I wanna get married after I graduate? Oh plans! Many are the plans of man but ultimately, it's God's plan that prevails.

Here's what I wrote though:

The present environmental condition of the Philippines and the world at large is becoming worse by the minute. As a citizen of the planet, after I have completed MS Environmental Science and Management, I plan to focus on research and extension work. I hope to spearhead projects that would initiate efficient use of environmental resources in far flung areas of the country. I believe that this country is so rich in natural resources but either they are yet to be harnessed or they are being misused. Having raised in a poor province (Masbate), I have witnessed firsthand how environmental resources are used inefficiently. It's sad to note that there are provinces like Masbate that are rich in natural reserves yet remain poor. I believe that people needs to be educated and researchers should be bringing their output to these people.

Given the opportunity, I also would like to collaborate with international organizations and institutions in various environmental projects in the future. I am also open to holding a teaching position in an academic institution like UPLB.

Sound like a high school essay, eh?

Exercise


Witnessing (sharing the Gospel) is indeed an exercise to the Spirit. It rejuvenates the soul. It gives a believer a brand new strength. It makes one feel alive.

I went out with Eduard today to share the Gospel. He has been so eager to do it but haven't done it ever. He said he took courage last Sunday to go out on his own but for some reasons, he wasn't able to do it again. I can relate to the kid so I try to help him by showing him how, especially in approaching strangers. We approached a freshman this afternoon named Anton. After making a few introduction about the Gospel, I realized that he seemed to be familiar with it already and he told me he has already received Christ. I got his number instead and invited him to the fellowship. I hope he could come tomorrow.

On my way home, I met Glai who is also on her way to share the Gospel. Since I'm free for the rest of the afternoon, I went with her and shared to three ladies. One is resistant but I the other two were listening intently. I just hope they really received Christ because they prayed with Glai after I presented the Gospel to them.

It feels good to obey and to conquer yourself -- your laziness and pride. We'll go out again tomorrow. Me and Eduard.