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got back from a break

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I just got back from Dumaguete for a temporary break and to discuss a new business venture. I don’t really know what’s going to happen. My mind just doesn’t respond the way I want it to. But I would definitely want to be part of something that can grow better.

After the whole four-hour trip, I went straight to the office despite my being on-leave to finish sending a report that’s due today.

Now I’m here in SM so I could finish and continue my classes in Web Design for the next 3 hours.

I’m not that tired but I feel nauseous probably because of the bus ride from Liloan, Santander to the Cebu proper.

You can say that I’m used to it already. The business and the busyness of having to work and study and blog at the same time. I even wonder how I am able to do it. Maybe I just don’t really ask myself too much and just get on with it so I won’t even have to think too much.

got accepted for a free course!

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Yes, Informatics at SM City Cebu. On Monday I’ll be starting my classes for a Web Design short course at Informatics. I’m glad as this is free and I’ll even be getting some allowances. I’ve been wanting to study web design and development to learn more information and improve my skills over the internet and such.

I’m praying that this TESDA and Informatics class would be fulfilling. I’m crossing my fingers that my teachers will be well-adept even if this is just a free course. I’ll be dedicating about 102 hours of class time and juggle working in the day shift at the same time. I’m going to attend a classroom environment again. At least now I can have something to write about in this site.

blogging event in Cebu

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So yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a Bloggers event here at the Waterfront hotel called the DigitalFilipino Club and Bloggers Networking Event. I got to see a number of bloggers in Cebu who attended the event and it was cool that I get to see some of the faces behind the blogs. There were about 120 who registered, presumably all have blogs whether it be in Blogspot, Wordpress, Multiply, Friendster or even Twitter.

Anyway, it was weird being able to introduce myself wherein I talked about the 5 blogs that I own. I’m a shy person which explains the feeling. haha.

Saw some familiar faces during one of the Meetups that was initiated in istorya.net but I didn’t get the chance to mingle (read: shy again). Good thing I have a couple of friends with me or else I’d stick to the wall.

Honestly, I wasn’t really that engaged because I haven’t had sleep for how many hours already and I was too weak to smile, though some people would beg to disagree. hehe. But the food was great and it’s what mattered to me most.

school stuff

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This post is a bit late but hey, this is my blog. hehe. I wanted to post pictures and random thoughts of things I had to deal with or things that would pop up in my mind whenever I’m in school. Since I can’t really define these in a specific category, I’ll just label this as ’school stuff’.
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1. Shoes – SNEAKERS
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After a long and tiring debate (with myself), I finally submitted myself to buying a couple of Chucks. Since I’m exempted from wearing the uniform, I knew I had to get something more comfortable whenever I run the halls of the school (yeah, just like John Mayer’s song). I’m more of a Puma fan but I had to concede and buy a pair of Converse shoes only because I couldn’t find a simple one in the former. I didn’t have any other rubber shoe that had a lace and I needed one for my PE subject so I had an excuse to justify the expense.

2. Night Owl
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Everyday, I went to school at night because I still had classes even at the late hours (up to 9pm! on Tuesdays and Thursdays). I’d usually grab a couple of drinks to hydrate myself at night and eat outside, usually at a Siomai sa Tisa branch in front of the main campus of University of San Carlos just to get my fix for dinner. Anyway, I’d still have to work when I’m at the office. This is pretty tiring for me because after my classes at night, I’d have to go directly to the office by hiring a taxi as I’m already tired whenever I have to take the public jeepney to IT Park.

3. Class Schedule
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I don’t know how many times I’ve stressed this out in my blog but last semester’s schedule (like any other schedule that I ever had) was pretty hectic. You might think that it’s really not that confusing but mind you, aside from having to study during the day, I had to work and spend 9 hours at the office at night from 10pm to 7am. I also maximized my time and took 20 units of study load that’s why it added to my dreary state wherever I was at.

4. LUNCH!
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Last semester was also unhealthy for me. Aside from not having enough sleep, I’d usually buy fried chicken at Tagala’s Chicken in front of the Talamban Campus. I love this chicken because of their sauce and the skin. haha. I still eat a full meal at times but sometimes I just can’t resist eating these school favorite. I also had to keep myself full because of the energy that I needed to go through the day since I was awake most of the time. As a result, I actually grew big instead of getting thinner because I never deprived myself of food. I also bought some fruits, usually an orange to get that much needed boost whenever I’d need some vitamin C to also keep me awake.

5. School Shuttle
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When I’m at the Talamban campus, my room is situated at the Arts & Sciences building which is pretty tiring because you’d have to hike (not walk) going to my classes. Not in my case as I take the school shuttle to get me to my destination. Having a room that’s far is at times an advantage because you can get a little exercise that’s necessary but when your class is at the middle of the day and you just got off from work, you’d rather hire a shuttle and pay 5 bucks than torture yourself under the scorching heat of the sun.

6. Fountain
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Free water! haha, like I said before, I needed to hydrate myself most of the time because I seldom bring a water bottle with me and I’d most likely forget to replenish liquids that had been lost in my system. Good thing there are reminders like these put up in strategic places in school so I can drink. Only problem is at the Main campus, the water current usually doesn’t go as fast whenever I’m at the 4th floor.

7. FIELD TRIP
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Haha, field trip. I wondered how I was able to attend this one even if I already had a busy schedule at work. I could’ve just gotten a pass since I already have a job that would serve as my excuse but I liked the teacher and the class. I felt like a teenager again surrounding myself with my classmates on an excursion to the South for my Hist15 subject.

8. Bible!
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Because of my Religion subject (ReEd30), we were required to bring a bible whenever we’d have a class. So, as an added baggage to my messenger bag, I’d have to endure an extra bump to comply. It’s a good thing I’m done with the subject. It’s the subject that I had the lowest grade too! Just because I don’t conform to what the teacher wants (she’s old), doesn’t justify why she should give me a low score. It’s just a case of minor subjects wanting to feel important. I’m just glad that I’m done with it.

9. Doodling
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When classes get so boring, I try to find ways to entertain myself. Apart from taking pictures of random things with my point and shoot camera, I normally doodle; if you even call it normal. I can’t seem to stop doodling, thinking that time will pass right away. But come to think of it, it usually does. haha. I just do my best not to get caught.

10. Sleeping in CLASS!
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This has to got to be the best part in school. Mind you, although I comply with my responsibilities and projects, I find time to sleep aside from doodling. Sometimes I wonder why I just don’t skip the day altogether but I guess I gave true meaning to the phrase “physically present but mentally absent” especially when I don’t like to listen. Somehow, I always get away with it; probably because I still don’t disappoint myself during exams.
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So that’s it, for now. I still have a lot of random things to talk about but it would be overkill to think about other school stuff that comes to mind. Finally, I’ve posted this entry!


ETEEAP for working professionals

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I called a different school as I saw an advertisement on tv about them having an accelerated program designed for working professionals who haven’t finished their degree to finally get one in a short period of time. Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT) is offering an Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program or ETEEAP. As I was browsing online for more information, I stumbled upon other schools offering the same program, University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) and University of Cebu (UC).

I called the school up to inquire about the mechanics on how to take advantage of this educational scheme and they said I would need to have a minimum of 5 years worth of work experience to qualify.

I actually have 3 years worth of experience in the call center industry and 1 year’s worth in fast food restaurants. I’m wondering if I qualify since I also worked for our family business before that now folded up. I still need to get evaluated but this offer opened my eyes to the possibility of getting that much-sought after diploma that I’ve been wanting ever since my batchmates (some of them anyway) graduated.

I’m still waiting for University of San Carlos (USC) to implement the same program since this where I’m currently studying. It’s already the extension of the enrollment week or the adjustment period but I’m not too sure if I want to enroll when I was already decided when I went to the university. I have too many options to think about and I feel lost again since I want to just save and save or find a short course so I can develop other skills in the mean time while waiting for my work experience to mature (only need one more year or less).

Now I’m almost decided to not go to regular school. By the way, I chanced upon this forum in Istorya.NET about the said curriculum. They said, USJR has the best ETEEAP program, I’m not sure if it’s within the country or within the region. Anyway, you can just follow the thread to check at how these two posters argued about the amount of the program. Click here to get some comic relief.

official print out of grades

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Went to the Main Campus of University of San Carlos and got my final print out of my grades (finally!). I headed to the department chair after my work at the office and talked with the head.

I’m an Economics major (go figure) but I have plans to shift to another course since the Commerce department closed out all their applications for new students and shifters because of the number that applied last semester. I’m not too sure right now if I’m going to continue this course as I just want something that will make me go through college fast.

When I talked the chairman, he asked me if I work outside. I told him yes and that I work in a call center. He replied “Good, cause we’re conducting a study.” but he didn’t expound further. I just nodded my head cause I wanted to sleep already since I just travelled to the campus because of that piece of paper.

He also asked if I wanted to pursue my major or if I’ll shift this coming school year, I told him that I’ll have a month’s time to decide. Oh well,at least now I have something to present to HR as proof of my grades.

a week has past

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and I’m pooped.

Just got back from a business trip (naks) and now I’m trying to regain some energy that I’ve lost because of the stress that came with it. Now, I’m a bit more confident that I’m doing something for the site. I just need to make sure that I become consistent so that I won’t come off as somebody who’s just in it for the travel. I want to show that it’s worth it.

Anyway, I’m back here in Cebu so it’s a bit of a blur cause of the things haven’t really sunk in properly. I’ll be back there after two weeks so it’ll be something I’ll look forward to again.

shots again

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Snapshots again

Last week was a busy one,
good thing I didn’t have classes in the evening due to the Commerce week.

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Hallway

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Afternoon snack. I’m glad I can afford to buy one.

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Hist15, lazy to just put them into writing. Exam will be next, copy and paste.

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white ink.

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Taxi to school, again. I need to limit myself to a tight budget.

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Tagala’s Chicken House!

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My lunch, yum yum! love their sauce.

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