My cousin's back from Marine training. Although I personally disagree with some of the methods and techniques the military uses to engender "stronger" individuals, he has returned as a well put-together young man. I hope this inspires some direction in Jackie, Jonas, and Alfred's lives. Despite the troubles that have happened lately, everything ( Read more... )

I have to stop using cultural, misogynistic, and socioeconomic degrading words. I have to stop telling the jokes. Yeah, the excuse is that it's just for laughs, but at the end of it all, I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it (subconsciously). How are we to achieve an accepting world if we can't even prevent ourselves from doing these minute, yet ( Read more... )

I am:
A work-in-progress,
Playing a monochronic role,
Focused but digressed,
A considerate asshole.

I am:
A Pinoy loving American drinks,
An introvert in an extroverted world,
A struggling Catholic,
A children's rights advocate,
A rough rider,
A puzzle fighter.

I am:
Searching for Arabic influence in Tagalog,
Hoping that they'll be understood,
A ( Read more... )

"This is what you've been waiting for, the good news. You've been admitted to Berkeley. The sound you hear is the world opening up at your feet. It's the sound of ideas popping. Of every language, every point of view. Of conga drums, carillons, and a thousand things you've never known before. There is truly no place like Berkeley. Anywhere. And you ( Read more... )

"Warren Hsiao" (11:49:40 PM): why wont i heal ( Read more... )

Just a quick college survey I filled out for a friend ( Read more... )

I'm in bed with my laptop. I have a huge fever, a horrid cough, a stubborn nose, and so many things to turn in right now. UGH. WHATTODOWHATTODO. I'M MISSING SO MUCH SCHOOL. This is not in my nature. BAH ( Read more... )

jerminator63 (7:30:39 PM): HAHAH ( Read more... )

"Kiran Alvi" (6:47:39 PM): how are you? (note austrian accent ( Read more... )

I hate my position right now financially. I do not make enough to live on my own (even though I do for the most part), so I'm classified as dependent. However, I cannot apply for certain scholarships that I am more than qualified for because my parents make too much ( Read more... )