Life, Day by Day

For me (and probably for most others too) the internet is not only a source of information but also an avenue for networking and meeting people from all over the world. Sites like Facebook, Friendster, My Space, Multiply, Youtube among many others have brought people together (whether in a good or bad way, will not be discussed here). I continue to be amazed with the virtual world and how this has made it possible for me to find old friends, family I never knew existed and meet new, interesting people. Through the years I have developed friendships online, some are still going strong while others are in limbo or just faded away. It is those lost friendships that I still think about… why did it end and when did it end ? It is a fact that the friendships that begin online is not the same as those that we develop through face to face interaction. It is something similar to the kind of friendships that we made with our pen-pals in elementary and high school (although a few of mine extende

I would always say... blessed are those who expect nothing and they shall not be disappointed , and I try my best to live this in most of everything that happens in my life. But sometimes I don't succeed very well and that I find this is easier said than done. Last Tuesday, it happened again when I felt really neglected because I have not been hearing from a friend I cared about. Suddenly, it seemed that our friendship was important only to me. It's not a new feeling, but this time it felt real. In the past, I would ignore the questions in my mind...after all, I had no expectations. This was an accidental friendship and I was just happy that I found a friend who I felt understood me. But as the years go, I feel from my point of view that the friendship is beginning to fall apart. Maybe because now I have expectations while my friend continue to have none? But a friendship is like a seed... it is planted, it is nourished, it grows roots before it can survive. Friendship i

The latest news on the Glorietta 2 Mall blast is that it's in all probability not a bomb BUT...then again it could not be ruled out yet as they still have to recover the submersible pump that was placed in the basement a few days before the blast occurred. It is believed that the blast originated from here. Whatever the cause, it is prudent to avoid overcongested malls like the Glorietta. When I'm in Manila, I usually just go to Greenbelt or Rockwell...EDSA Shangrila is good too as well The Podium but, the safest place they said is Virra Mall in Greenhills because that's where all the Muslim entrepreneurs are ;)

The first semester for the SY 07-08 has ended and Ramie failed his accounting subject. He didn't expect it because he had passing grades for the pre-lims and midterm...so he was really downhearted. I did not get angry anymore but he had to take a lecture from me. The up-side is that he got a 25 % athletic scholarship for the second semester for being in the Taekwondo Varsity Team of the university. It was a good semester for the Section of Bioethics of the College of Medicine. One of the faculty is back after finishing the Erasmus Mundos Masters in Bioethics program, so now we might be able to start our own Bioethics program in the graduate school. Hopefully we will be able to develop better teachers and established a department, not just a section. I was also made a part of the green team during the University Days and it gave me the opportunity to bond with the students. We were the Green Gang and we gave a good fight...unfortunately we lost but we had the coolest t-shi

In our lifetime, there are many firsts...first teeth, first food, first haircut, first steps, first words and more...all of these are usually documented in pictures or in a diary or album. But there are also many firsts that are just kept stored in our memory banks...the ones that just happen because it's part of living and growing. Things like.... first crush, first love, first kiss, first date, first heartache etc... For today, I decided to write down as many firsts of this category (rated GP...hahaha) that I can remember before memory loss sets in... 1. first crush - at age 10, I developed a crush on a 16 year old 3rd cousin who I thought looked like Paul MaCartney. I followed him around the whole summer...my first serious stalking activity ;) 2. first dance - also at age 10...I went along with my Mom to the Seniors' graduation party of the high school where she was teaching. Physically I looked about 13 or 14 having developed earlier than girls' my age. There

At approximately 1:30 PM today a loud and strong explosion occurred in Glorietta 2 in Makati City, ending my restful weekend plans. Initial report says that it was a gas explosion but later, it was more or less established that in all probability, it was a very strong bomb. Once again people from the opposition used this to sow intrigue in the minds of the public. One of the first ones who gave a statement was Antonio Trillanes, one of those soldiers who launched a mutiny in 2003 in Oakwood (which incidentally is adjacent to Glorietta) saying that this is a diversionary tactic of government. What? That's a sick mind! It is during times like this that we should act as one people and help each other deal with this tragedy. It is not the time to point fingers. The Philippines is an archipelago made up of many islands...so that whatever happens in Manila does not mean it is happening everywhere else in the country but this is different because the enemy could be right beside you.

Someone sent me this…Let me validate this one by one…those statements without comment is true, 99% of the time :) APRIL BABY 1. Suave and compromising. (depends on the situation) 2. Funny and humorous. 3. Stubborn (how can one be compromising and then stubborn…duh) . Very talkative. Calm and cool. 4. Kind and Sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. 5. Loyal. Does Work well with others. Very confident.. 6. Sensitive (observant is a better word) . Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. 7. Good Memory. Clever and knowledgeable. 8. Loves to look For information. 9. Able to cheer everyone up and/or Make them laugh. 10. Able to motivate oneself and Others. 11. Understanding. Fun to be around. Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. 12. Secretive. (not…although I do have some secrets ;) ) 13. Boy/girl crazy (in my youth?….nah) 14. Loves sports (purely as an spectator) , music, leisure and Travelling. 15. Systematic. 16. Hot but has brains. Now I dare anyon