The last time I had close exposure to Salesian education was when I was in Grade 3. I was a student then in the Don Bosco School in Sta. Mesa, Manila, and I left it with a mark since I was caught cheating in a Religion quiz. So after almost ten 10 years of secular education, I came back to see how it feels like to be a Salesian again. But I am a ( Read more... )

Slamming into a wall surely hurts but if it doesn't kill me, why not do it again?

it is you

Carry me to the hearth

For the frigid tendrils of pain

Are letting lose their grip

As the scab of distant bleed

Fall off, ready to bleed again

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The last time I emptied my primary email inbox was almost two years ago. I erased a total of 223 MB of stored emails and attachments, covering some 3200 posts. I am making space. Make the most of it.
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After almost a year of DSL-less existence, I am wired again ( Read more... )

Jose Rizal maintains that one must keep perspective of his or her origins to ascertain one's destination. Contemporary thought meanwhile upholds the release of unnecessary emotional, psychological baggage, which can include one's previous identities, to attain a particular goal expeditiously. Though it is not advisable to burn bridges, it is ( Read more... )

I was planning for the longest time to have a post about my Gabaldon experience but pictures say so much more, and in a different way than words can (refer to choking.multiply.com). Just to sum it up, it validated my already established belief that I made the right choice. :D As much as the academic program was convincingly good, the people made ( Read more... )

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When I take down notes, it is intended for me. Whether I share it with others or not is my prerogative. I do recognize that alone I can not expect to survive long, however, I do expect my personal nuances respected. In every discussion class, I try to focus as much as I can on what the professor is saying, as well as take down details that I ( Read more... )

i was supposed to post the sequel to my busiest-ever summer schedule, but since it has already passed on to history, i'll just reminisce ( Read more... )