I haven't updated in almost 2 months! Been doing so more on luau, my Junior Term Abroad (JTA) blog. For those who don't know, I'll be studying in Japan from August-January, and I'm almost (but not quite yet) literally in over my head with excitement. I even dreamt about being there, and I was talking in Japanese. Which reminds me that I really have to ( Read more... )

5/05/2012 ( Read more... )

I made a new blog (out of my old one) that will chronicle my JTA sem in Ateneo + JTA stay in Japan. Everything worth remembering shall be there, lol.

luau

Add if you want! :) Posts won't start 'til April 23, the start of JTA sem.

School's been really kicking my butt. Hope I can deal with it until September.

I didn't get the school scholarship. That's fine, I expected it, since the dean really said he wouldn't be giving any out to those who want to go to Japan. It's only for cheaper places, like Taiwan/Thailand/China. I get that part. But the way he said it was what I found cruel. NV ( Read more... )

Since June 2010, I've been dreaming of going on the Junior Term Abroad program held by my university's School of Management. Naturally, I wanted Japan, since that's been a goal of mine for even longer (give or take 9 years). I got a taste of studying abroad back in 2nd year high school thanks to YFU (where I met Katya and 8 wonderful others!), and ( Read more... )

New Year's Resolutions v 0.2. :))
1. Eat healthier... kahit konti lang.
2. Spend wisely.
3. Go back to everything you stopped without finishing.
4. Maintain friendships.
5. Maintain grades (or better!).
6. Have more patience with yourself and others.
7. Get in touch with your creativity.
8. Speak louder.
9. Love harder.
10. Believe more.

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And after all, what was I truly expecting?

It's nice that he wants to fight for me.

I want to fight for me, too, if only not to feel like I completely let it go.

Towards the end, I didn't, but... it's always the things you can't change, that you regret the most.

I love where I am was ( Read more... )

I have the following to offer for the help_japan project. Please look through them and bid if you can! It's for a good cause, and you get stuff! :D

▊ Fanfiction Auction
Get a chance to win a fic of 1000 words minimum (higher the bid, the longer and more detailed the story as per your specifications), of a variety of fandoms. Starting bid is $5 USD.

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I've already said my piece on the tsunamis and earthquakes on Tumblr. All my friends in Japan... I'm deeply concerned for them, but there's nothing much I can do. Knowing they are safe lets me turn my attention to those who aren't as safe, and I am praying for them. The worst of the tsunamis seem to be over--I'm not sure, since I don't know how ( Read more... )