Going Korean

I’ve been addicted to Koreanovelas and Korean films. I don’t know but I just love them. Might be because of the storyline or the actors, but the bottom-line is that they are good. Really. And never did I imagine that my first job ever would also include Koreans.

Yep. Finally. I already have a job. I’m now an English Instructor for Koreans. Weird eh? I considered it since my applications from the companies that I applied in as a writer is still stagnant. So what the heck. Might as well take it and probably wait until I get any chances to really be a writer, then I could make this English teaching as a part time.

I never thought I would be accepted. I was so nervous during the final interview. There were seven panelists, each would bombard random questions. One was a Korean guy – the nicest among them.

I was the first to be in the hot seat, I was with four other applicants – next to me was a girl named Irish, then my good friend Dior, then an English professor from De La Salle, and a 17 year old guy.

They asked me questions like:

“Why did you apply in our company?”
- I was frank. I told them that I don’t want to be a bum and the work experience would in any way help me.

“What would you get if you were accepted?”
-or something to that effect because I told them that I really want to be a writer but its really hard to find because the publications are really not that open to accept fresh graduates, but this would help me gain more control of the English language since it is also vital if I get a job as a writer.

The Korean guy was the nicest, he just asked me if I enjoyed my internship in Malaya, answer which is yes of course and told him that I learned a lot and it made me realize that I really want that. He also just asked which paper I applied in.

After the said final interview Dior and I concluded that we most likely won’t be accepted because I never had any teaching experience or any job experience for that matter.

But I got a call yesterday – after calling 7 times and I only answered the last because MJ and I were playing Time Crisis and basketball at Time Zone Glorietta - saying that I passed the final interview and asked me to start the training on Monday, which is my graduation day so I’m excused. Dior passed as well.

Just hope I would make a nice amount of cash because of this job and maybe look for other companies or publication after the elections.

with Irish and Dior @ MRT Boni Station

Boom

Imagine: waking up at 12noon because of the heat, you then open the TV and while you’re browsing the cable you suddenly clicked the channel to BBC and you were surprised to see that they’re doing a report about 32 kids being held hostage in your country. Cool or what?

It’s like instant caffeine or alcohol intake.

For almost an hour I never changed the channel from ANC, I was trying to understand the dramatic scene. 32 day care kids who were suppose to have their field trip at Tagaytay, with two teachers. The hostage takers, or whatever you call them, carry grenades – which later we find out were fake. And their request: to give college scholarship to 154 kids. Interesting.

After watching the scene for 30 minutes I told my dad that it looked like a set-up or rather a fake hostage for me. With Senator Bong Revilla and Chavit on the scene. Come on. I just have to roll my eyes over and over again.

And another thing, people flocked to the scene as if waiting for something dramatic to happen: grenade explosion maybe. Lol.

Then you hear the anchor on BBC say, “The most corrupted in Asia.”.

Proud to be Pinoy. Woohoo!!!

She-devil

Just saw “The Devil Wears Prada”, haven’t read the book yet and I don’t think I‘ll ever read it. But nevertheless the movie was great, really perfect for fresh graduate job hunters like me.

If I had to choose between a good personal life and a great career, no doubt I would take the latter. Same life philosophy for me and I think it will never change. Admit it or not money does matters. I find it really plastic when people say love is more important than money, or “Ok lang na mahirap tayo basta sama sama”. What the fuck! How would deal with life without money these days. I’m just trying to be practical and rational here.

That’s the main dilemma in the movie, as seen in the character of Miranda Priestly – played by actress Meryl Streep who I think was perfect for the role. It’s a no brainer to say that she was really successful, and upon gaining that fabulous career her personal life was hanging by a thread. You can say that she had everything but a good relationship with her husband.

My sister is doing well in her job. Earlier we were chatting and she told me that she was given a rating of 100% by this certain lady who holds the highest position in the company. I’m really proud of her. Though she didn’t even finish a semester in college, I’m just glad that she’s doing great. Currently she doesn’t have a boyfriend and now that she’s working we get to talk less. I guess that proves that career and love life doesn’t really blend together.

And I’m in pursuit of a career, not just a job.

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On another note, I had a blast at our Baccalaureate Mass last Friday. Fireworks were great. Had a great time with my friends. Took a lot of pictures. Good times.

A dream come true: to be a singer. Lol.

Bought some of my girl friends white roses.

I'm now a degree holder. Lol.

Proud to be a Thomasian.

Walking around

I hate shopping, especially when you’re with two female. A mistake to take my Mom and sister to assist me in buying my polo shirt and neck tie for graduation.

So we were at Megamall looking for decent shirts when I suddenly saw this tall guy. He looked really familiar so I stared at him and tried to remember where I’ve seen him. Then it hit me. It was my favorite PBA player Danny Seigle. As if I was petrified, I just stood there looking at him and telling my sister, “Sh*t. Si Seigle.” Then I opened my planner and told my sister to ask him to sign it but he was already gone. Kainis. I was so starstrucked.

I really enjoy playing Time Crisis. I’ve spent almost P200 today just for that game. Grr. But it’s really cool. I feel like I’m a DekaRanger with a gun shooting alienizers. Lol. Also loving Starbuck’s cinnamon swirl.

I also love walking around Glorietta and Greenbelt. Cool place. Cool stores. Cool malls. I seem to find walking pleasurable. Thanks to Sir Ashzel who taught me to walk and walk and walk even if there’s a lot of public transportation available.

Tomorrow will be our Baccalaureate. Last day I’m going to wear the AB uniform.

Joana Angela R. Milano

Happy Birthday to my best friend Milano all the way from Canada (may ganong effect, lol)!!! Look at you, you’re getting older. Lmao. Miss ya so much. And always take good care of yourself. Lav Ya!!! Took some of your friendster pics without permission. Peace.

Effortless

If getting a job was as easy as a fighting game, then I wouldn’t have any problem. I’d only swipe the card once and would only worry for the boss battle, the last fight. I’d promptly annihilate anyone who dares to challenge and roll my eyes for a very lame fight they’d put up.

I’ve been a video game addict ever since I was born. Believe it or not I started playing when I was four years old. Kudos to my favorite tita who gave me a ‘Family Computer’ as a birthday present. Ever since I’d play for hours, do nothing but play.

Last Monday after chillin at Starbucks, Hazel and I decided to go and play ‘Time Crisis’ at Time Zone. It has been almost a year since I even went inside that place. Nothing has changed though. After playing a round of Time Crisis, I decided to play a fighting game called ‘Guilty Gear’. After a round I was able to learn all the special moves of my chosen character named Millia. A few rounds more and I were able to create a killer combo move which eliminated any other people who were brave enough to challenge me. I was really surprised that I was only defeated four times in four different battles.

Hours earlier before going to Megamall, Hazel and I went to Star and Malaya to pass our resumes. I did not pass my resume at Star; they were looking for female writers. And when we got to Malaya, they told us that they were no vacancies whatsoever for a reporter/writer. But they are in need of a FEMALE staff for the circulation something. After then we went to Mega.

On the bright side, I did get another interview request from a PR firm while we were at Starbucks. Well, just hope for the best. I don’t want to be a bum forever.

And also, I bought Hannibal at Book Sale for only P115!! When I saw the book I just grabbed it and took it to the counter. Lmao. Good thing there were no stocks left of Nick Horby’s ‘High Fidelity’ and ‘A Long Way Down’ at PowerBooks.

I’m ready to be terrified.

Part of the unemployment rate

I really hate it. I can’t believe it, why now. My parents are already giving hints that I should find a job soon. And I already turned down 3 job interviews in a week. I don’t think I’m ready yet.

Now, I’m thinking if I should pursue a career as a newspaper reporter, or something like an Internet writer or mag Editorial assistant whatever.

Hate it.

Some of my classmates already have jobs, some are still looking for possible employment, and a few, including myself, still not ready or still enjoy staying at home doing nothing.

I have a feeling that I have less chance if I apply in a newspaper, I’d have greater chances if I have at least a year working experience.

At times like this, it really sucks to be me.

And at times like this, all I need is pint of very strawberry ice cream to lift my spirit. But then again, pizza and beer could also do the same.

Random thoughts

** Had a great time chillin at Mega with the Libido Queen Danna yesterday after the so called “Graduation practice”. Had a little heart-to-heart talk at Seattle’s. Bought me a Frozen Choco Banana. Thanks Dan!

** Just finished a three hour One Tree Hill marathon.

** Planning to play X-men legends 2 after posting an entry.

** I think Peyton's way better with Jake than. Lucas is fine though.

** I like housemates Zeke, Dionne, Mickey, Bruce and Wendy.

** Current music: Come on by Ben Jelen.

** My sister lost her phone.

** Our new dog’s nice. Her name’s Polly, also a Pomeranian. Really looks like Tiny.

** I complained a lot yesterday. I was with Dior. Miss her.

** Craving for Halo-halo or a banana split. So freakin HOT!!

** Also craving for siomai. Lmao.

** Turned down another job interview… for the 3rd time.

** No money. No allowance.

"Every song ends but that's no reason not to enjoy the music."

Peyton to Jake

One Tree Hill

Famous…?

Funny, but I’m actually not insulted and just laughed.

A few days ago I got a chance to talk to an old friend through YM. So yeah we were chatting and I couldn’t remember how we got into this particular topic but he told me that our former high school schoolmates were like always talking about me and my best friend – yep, you read that right Milano. He told me that our schoolmates were saying that the two of us are weird and stuff, he didn’t go into details and I really don’t care because I was laughing.Then I told him, “Well, we are weird.” Lmao. He also said that he was defending me and Angela whenever his classmates were talking about us, well, he is our friend.

Milano, didn’t know we’re that popular. I have no idea people are talking about us. It’s all in the past anyway. Kakatawa talaga. So Milano what do you think?

Clue about the guy I talked to: We (you, me and him) watched Constantine together.

Current craze:

** One Tree Hill

** Pinoy Big Brother Season 2

** Maging Sino Ka Man

** Dekaranger

** Boukenger

>picture was a post-it Mj sticked to my '06 planner to cheer me up. AJA!

A lousy day

There are times when you feel so damn lousy and useless, and what’s weird was you feel that way for no reason at all.

So I’ve passed my resumes to a few companies online, hopefully they would reply not so soon. Guess I’m still not in the mood to do interviews and stuffs, even though I’m dead bored having Koreanovela, Super Sentai and One Tree Hill Marathons.

Been watching a lot of One Tree Hill lately, I finally got the chance to watch this soap. There’s this episode where Lucas (played by Chad Michael Murray) had a heart attack and he was visited by his dead Uncle Keith in an alter reality. Cool eh? Anyway, so Lucas then talks about if a person could really make a difference to the world that one life could make an impact to others And I couldn’t help but agree.

I have my parents. My younger sister – who bought me a foot long hotdog sandwich. My younger brother – who bought me a donut yesterday. My friends. Knowing that they’re there for me makes me feel a lot less lousy.


The Library and Libido Queen

Danna called the other day, to say hi and stuffs. How the hell did she affect my life during college, I don’t know. Bu I’m sure it would be less exciting without her. She got us talking about her weird passion for witchcraft, and how great sex is or whatever.

We were not friends during our Journ1 days. And come to think of it we just started to be friends because of MJ. Danna was part of Mj’s group of friends back then, while I was always with Cha and Dior. But even though I was also somewhat close to Mj and her friends, but not to Danna. We really didn’t talk, and God knows how ‘shocked’ I was when the two of us finally got to talk. She got me so freaked out when she started talking about spells, hexes, astrology among other things. Lmao.

Another thing about her was her Speed. She does everything SLOW!!! It was driving me crazy… back then. Mj’s busy with varsi. The class was just re-shuffled. Leaving me no one to be with but Danna. She talks slowly. She walks slowly. She eats slowly. But then again, I got used to her speed and passion for witchcraft and sex. Good thing she somewhat changed when she fell ‘in love’. Lmao.

Which brings me to the Library queen. Can’t remember how we became friends really. My early memories of me and Mj were us inside the classroom, reciting lines from our favorite Disney movies, singing songs out loud, also reciting Romeo and Juliet.

She’s a great girl. She’s been nothing but nice to me. And the fact that I’m less vain and I also complain less when I’m with her. Contrary to Danna’s slowness, Mj’s always in a hurry. Whenever there’s an activity and the class needs to be in pairs, it was always the two of us. And in groups of three, us with Danna. It was just during the last sem when Carlo also became a ‘ka-chillax’.

And while typing this post, Mj’s called and told me my grades. I know I wouldn't survive my last two years in college without Mj. And i got a 3 in Press Ethics and Libel Law, Yay!!!! And also while typing this post I got a text message from one of the companies I applied in. Initial screening tom. Lmao. When I just said I don't want an interview soon.

with the Library and Libido Queen

My first embarrassing experience at UST

I went to UST with my Mom and Dad to apply for the USTET. We arrived at around 11AM, Dad decided to stay in the car and so with my Mom we went straight to the college of Educ (the UST pay park was still just a huge space for car parking then). So I was looking at the poster with the list of all the courses available at the university while my Mom was talking to the students at the booth (who were both AB students). In the form we were suppose to write our chosen course and the college and such. I decided to ask the guard just to know what I’m going to write was correct. I told him my first and second choice, Journalism and ECE. He told me to write College of Architecture at the top of Journalism and College of Engineering for ECE. I looked at him and said, “Architecture?”. He then looked at me as if he was insulted and said, “Oo!” quite irritated.

I followed and wrote what he said, with him at my back checking my form while I was completing it. Then I gave the form to the student at the booth and then she asked me. “Ano ba kukunin mo, Journalism or Architecture?”

I was so embarrassed! Good thing the girl was nice and she didn’t laugh at me. I felt so stupid. She then explained that it should be Faculty of Arts and Letters and not Architecture. So I told her that Manong Guard was the one who instructed me to write Archi. She then said, “Wag kang magpapaniwala diyan, madaming nabibiktima yan. Hindi lang ikaw.”

After paying the fee, my Mom and I left and I didn’t even took another glance at the guard.

Dekarangers

We're Dekarangers. Cool eh?

It’s a blessing and a curse…

A new path will soon open for us.

It’s as if we’ve already unlocked the door and just waiting for the right time to open it.

Yeah it’s really official, yesterday was the last day of my college life. I’d brand it the best experience. Everybody knows how great it is to be a no fuss college student. It’s a very weird feeling, somehow you feel relieved that at long last you are done with studying – something that I hate. But how you’ll miss your friends, your carefree life as a student. Will I still be the relaxed and no fuss guy after? Hope so.

I’ll miss Mj’s weirdness. Danna’s libido and speed. Dior’s duck-like-butt while walking. Cha’s brutality and pinkness. Mami Meglotz’s rocker chick style. Yuan’s blank reaction. Julai’s strong personality. Pam with the somehow irritating voice. Of course the soul sistah Jasmine. Ummm Pete’s sarcastic comments. Mai’s constant blabber about her crushes. Lee’s videoke sessions. My sweet pussycat Macy. The pastor slash x-men member Jade. The purple lover Yoj. I’de keep going if I don’t stop now. Lmao. To make it short I’ll miss everyone.

Julai's message at the back of my uniform...

So much written in my uniform... but it's really cool. Weird tradition for graduating students.

But the question is… am I ready for the real world? Ready to face the harsh and cruel reality? I really don’t know. I remember writing a blog post about it last year, saying that I’ll be preparing myself for this day. But I don’t know if 6 months are enough to make me fully equipped with what I need for my next battle – job hunting.

Wow. Time does fly… and fast. Lol. Can’t believe I’m turning 21. Can’t believe I’m gonna have a job soon. The last chapter of my college life. Just waiting for graduation to make it official. Hmmm… think I need a break. A week or two, but I’m going to pass resumes already, can’t wait to get my hands on my own money. Lmao.

Something I’ve noticed about my classmates in High School and College, when asked to describe me in 3 words…

In high school:
1. money-lover
2. maarte
3. sanitizer

In college:
1. vain
2. starbucks
3. mega mall

If you’ll ask me, I don’t really see much difference. Lmao.

Taken when we were high school seniors. From left: Me, Aii, Marlon, Precious, Gino and Angela.

Now college seniors. Clockwise from top: Mj, Julai, Jas, me, Lee, Aji, Pam, and Yoj. A.K.A EWS (Espana Walkers Society) Lol.

UST 4 Journalism 2 Batch '07

Though this was not the original section (we were reshuffled when we
were Juniors, used to be a Journ 1) but these guys are really cool. Love them all.

I'll Miss
You Guys!!!!

**Thanks to Julai for the photos.

Ten reasons why Psylocke is the coolest X-babe

1. Her story’s one of the most complicated and weirdest in the X-world.

2. She obtained assassin and ninja skills when she acquired her Asian body.

3. Aside from a great fighting ability, she’s also a telepath.

4. Her ‘Psychic Knife’, which mentally damages and stuns her enemies, is one of the coolest powers. She was the only mutant to have successfully damage the Juggernaut and get pass through his head gear with her ‘Psychic Knife’.

5.She’s a super model – she was the cover girl of every magazine then.

6. Her unique purple hair.

7. Who wouldn’t love that costume?

8. She’s foxy.

9. Though she lost her telepathy to permanently trap Shadow King, when jean Grey tried to help her they swapped powers: Psylocke then obtained Jean’s telekinesis And now Psylocke can fly, is immune to any mental attacks and can channel telekinesis to her katana to match Rogue’s strength.

10. She died and was resurrected… twice.

Ten reasons why Jay Chou is so cool

1. He’s the king of Cpop – for me and other fans that is

2. He compose his own song

3. Lyrics are great

4. He got this silent and mysterious kind of attitude

5. He’s not a pretty boy – yeah he’s not that good looking

6. His expression – ‘diao bu diao?!’ (cool or what?!)

7. Got the lead role in the movie Initial D

8. Try listening to his ballads and you’ll find yourself wanting more

9. MV’s are great as well

10. He’s just... cool. lol

"The day I skipped school for you
The day the flower fell
The space of the room
Why can't I see it... "