Grief is a curious thing, when it happens unexpectedly. It is a Band-Aid being ripped away, taking the top layer off a family. And the underbelly of a household is never pretty, ours no exception.

Today, during Halloween, I am not afraid of ghosts or of terrifying monsters that live under my bed. No, I think I am not afraid at all. It's a different ( Read more... )

I flunked Chem51.1 lab. Inorganic Chemistry. It's a one-unit subject on Mondays at 9am-12nn, unver Sir Higinio Barros. I cannot believe that after everything I've done for this subject, after all the effort I've exerted to pass this subject, I got an F. A 69.2. Sheesh, can they not round it off into a 70? Whyyy?!? Are my study habits not enough? ( Read more... )

Childhood Is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies
Edna St. Vincent Millay   (1937)

Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age
The child is grown, and puts away childish things.
Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies.

Nobody that matters, that is. Distant relatives of course
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[while on the phone with my sister Candice ( Read more... )

The moment I was asked to assist/organize/plan out for a wedding, I was really hesitant to accept the task. Tempting, but scary. Don't get me wrong--I was willing to get involved on something that could help me practice my skills and perhaps future job, but the thing is, I HAVEN'T BEEN TO A WEDDING SINCE GRADE SCHOOL! So I thought about it and said ( Read more... )

Where have my writing skills gone?
I feel like I'm degrading as a person every single day. Is that even possible?

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Just recently, I have this habit of dropping by a convenience store just a few blocks away from home, before actually going home. I'd buy Mr. Chips and/or Nagaraya or anything I'm in the mood to munch on. Sometimes I'd stay until I finish my food, but usually I'd bring it home so that I have company when studying ( Read more... )

Our batch was asked to present during the variety show (September 9, 2008)in celebration of the 22nd foundation days of our alma mater, St. Mary's School. Surprisingly, when we were given this task, the boys of our batch wanted the stage for themselves. So we gave them the opportunity, since they didn't seem as busy as we were (to practice). Here's ( Read more... )

Hello everyone! :) I've switched to Globe--please delete my Sun number. (I might be using it again though, IF I get another phone. Which is quite impossible, apparently.) Here's my new number oh: 09153901546 Text me and put your names, okay? Please and thank you! :D