A "skeletal (skeleton?) draft" of my Kas 205 paper is finished. "Skeletal" in the sense that it would serve as the basic structure for the final paper. Some additions and deletions will follow but at least I have the "bare bones" of the paper already.
Medyo obvious naman na hindi pa ako masyadong busy dahil nakakapag-isip pa ako ng term na "skeletal draft". hehe
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Taaaaaaads!
Thank God for shopping malls. One of them became a venue for an unexpected reunion for me and Graselda, fellow grade-schooler and colleague in UNO-R.
I was quite surprised to see her since she was supposed to be on her way abroad for her new teaching job. Turns out there was a bit of a delay with her papers and that she would be leaving next week.
We spent an hour at Landmark foodcourt in Trinoma trading gossip, stories, reminiscences and future plans. Never mind that I was unable to spend time with my books; it was a welcome break from the monotony of my daily life here in Manila.
Tads, Godspeed and the best of luck to you. Hope to bump into you some day - preferably in a mall.
I was quite surprised to see her since she was supposed to be on her way abroad for her new teaching job. Turns out there was a bit of a delay with her papers and that she would be leaving next week.
We spent an hour at Landmark foodcourt in Trinoma trading gossip, stories, reminiscences and future plans. Never mind that I was unable to spend time with my books; it was a welcome break from the monotony of my daily life here in Manila.
Tads, Godspeed and the best of luck to you. Hope to bump into you some day - preferably in a mall.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Reminders
A Reminder against procrastination: met Prof Jose during the enrolment when I was processing ate angie's forms. a living, walking, and smiling reminder of my Kas 205 delinquency...sigh
A Reminder against (unsafe, sexual) experimentation: David Carraidine dies in the most bizarre (though not quite unheard of) manner. I remember a similar scandal involving a British MP during the late 90s who also suffocated to death -- while wearing women's lingerie. Jesus Christ, Caine...I understand the erotic asphyxiation bit -- but choking your genitals? ano ba yan?
A Reminder against (indiscreet) video documentation: Careless whisper. 'nuff said.
A Reminder against (potentially lethal) infection: the opening of classes were postponed for a week due to the H1N1 virus threat. I need a thick book. Several cheap DVDs.
And I also need to start working on my Kas 205 paper.
A Reminder against (unsafe, sexual) experimentation: David Carraidine dies in the most bizarre (though not quite unheard of) manner. I remember a similar scandal involving a British MP during the late 90s who also suffocated to death -- while wearing women's lingerie. Jesus Christ, Caine...I understand the erotic asphyxiation bit -- but choking your genitals? ano ba yan?
A Reminder against (indiscreet) video documentation: Careless whisper. 'nuff said.
A Reminder against (potentially lethal) infection: the opening of classes were postponed for a week due to the H1N1 virus threat. I need a thick book. Several cheap DVDs.
And I also need to start working on my Kas 205 paper.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
This Frakked-Upped Enrolment
Ever since I arrived in Manila, it seems that I have been dogged by a series of unfortunate events.
Yesterday, I was planning on withdrawing my enrolment money when the PNB ATM went offline. The fierce rains kept me from journeying beyond the Shopping Center.
Today, I woke up early hoping that the line at the bank would still be short. Turns out there was no line. The reason: the ATM was still offline.
But I consoled myself with the fact that I could still enroll myself as payment is the last step in the process.
Lining up at the grad school office to get my Form 5 was a bit of a hassle as the support staff was still a bit frazzled and disorganized. But thankfully the line was short. When I got my forms I snuck inside a vacant classroom and proceeded to fill them out. So far, so good...
Next, I made my way to the History Department's office to have my forms signed by our designated graduate studies adviser. I was spared the long queue since graduates students are accorded a certain privilege - naks...and so I was patiently waiting inside the office for my name to be called when all of a sudden everything went dark.
At nagkabrownout pa! walang kuryente, walang access sa CRS! Sh*t!
In hopes that the power would eventually return, I bided my time in the dark recesses of the Kas office, assaulted by the delectable sight and smell of the office staff's merienda. But there was good news -- I was directed to the office of Prof Veneracion who was gracious enough to sign our forms. Made me think twice not taking his course -- ang bait pala ni Prof Jimmy...hehe
When I was about to step out of the department, I realized that I did not have my trusty umbrella with me. Frak. I went back to the Kas office but it was not there. Then I remembered...
I left it inside the vacant classroom.
I went back there but my umbrella was already gone. Which was not surprising, considering it was one fine specimen. At sino ba ang hindi gugustuhing makapulot ng sosyal na payong, no?
But, dammit! This frakking day has been one disaster after another!
To relieve the stress of this day, I spent the next few hours roaming Trinoma and SM North. I bought myself a new umbrella and as luck would have it, an Underworld DVD was on sale at Odyssey at THE Annex. Nothing like Beckinsale in spandex to chase the malas away. hehe
I decided to return early to UP since I imagine the power cut wouldn't last long. I made my way to the library for my clearance. Earlier I had been there but the power outage meant that they were unable to access their records or whatever. I was expecting a flurry of activity since they would be making up for lost time but the library seemed bare -- and dark.
"Sir, closed na po kami. Half-day lang kami ngayon." the guard informed me.
*Sigh*
Yesterday, I was planning on withdrawing my enrolment money when the PNB ATM went offline. The fierce rains kept me from journeying beyond the Shopping Center.
Today, I woke up early hoping that the line at the bank would still be short. Turns out there was no line. The reason: the ATM was still offline.
But I consoled myself with the fact that I could still enroll myself as payment is the last step in the process.
Lining up at the grad school office to get my Form 5 was a bit of a hassle as the support staff was still a bit frazzled and disorganized. But thankfully the line was short. When I got my forms I snuck inside a vacant classroom and proceeded to fill them out. So far, so good...
Next, I made my way to the History Department's office to have my forms signed by our designated graduate studies adviser. I was spared the long queue since graduates students are accorded a certain privilege - naks...and so I was patiently waiting inside the office for my name to be called when all of a sudden everything went dark.
At nagkabrownout pa! walang kuryente, walang access sa CRS! Sh*t!
In hopes that the power would eventually return, I bided my time in the dark recesses of the Kas office, assaulted by the delectable sight and smell of the office staff's merienda. But there was good news -- I was directed to the office of Prof Veneracion who was gracious enough to sign our forms. Made me think twice not taking his course -- ang bait pala ni Prof Jimmy...hehe
When I was about to step out of the department, I realized that I did not have my trusty umbrella with me. Frak. I went back to the Kas office but it was not there. Then I remembered...
I left it inside the vacant classroom.
I went back there but my umbrella was already gone. Which was not surprising, considering it was one fine specimen. At sino ba ang hindi gugustuhing makapulot ng sosyal na payong, no?
But, dammit! This frakking day has been one disaster after another!
To relieve the stress of this day, I spent the next few hours roaming Trinoma and SM North. I bought myself a new umbrella and as luck would have it, an Underworld DVD was on sale at Odyssey at THE Annex. Nothing like Beckinsale in spandex to chase the malas away. hehe
I decided to return early to UP since I imagine the power cut wouldn't last long. I made my way to the library for my clearance. Earlier I had been there but the power outage meant that they were unable to access their records or whatever. I was expecting a flurry of activity since they would be making up for lost time but the library seemed bare -- and dark.
"Sir, closed na po kami. Half-day lang kami ngayon." the guard informed me.
*Sigh*
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