My reaction to James Reid and Nadine Lustre's (JADINE) Relationship

I'm a JADINE fan since OTWOL (On The Wings Of Love). Honestly, I was never addicted to teleseryes before till this show came. I've been watching the show regularly and it made me 'Kilig' everytime they kiss. This two are compatible. Aside from being talented in singing, the hotness of James and the sweetness of Nadine made the show a CLICK to the public. It even makes a LOUD NOISE in the social media every night. I was really amazed at how these two lift each other and I witnessed how their acting skills gets better after each episode. I appreciate the two for being honest that they often tell the media they're just FRIENDS.

So much with that. It was a shocking revelation during the JADINE IN LOVE CONCERT last Feb 20 in Smart Araneta Coliseum when James said 'I LOVE YOU' to Nadine in viewing public. It gave a hint to the huge crowd that it means 'something'. Then the news came afterwards that they are officially in a relationship!

Upon knowing the breaking news, I was happy. Happy, but not the same as what I've felt when watching OTWOL.  Honestly, I feel worried. I think there's something that James and Nadine should have considered. They should have considered the RIGHT TIME to announce. Just saying.

It would have been better if they keep their relationship a secret for a while, THEY ALREADY SPILLED THE BEANS! I mean, it should have been the longer they admit they're FRIENDS, the more fans will be curious. Sorry for being 'half-bitter' for this but I'm just afraid they could break-up in an instant. The two of them are HOT in the eyes of the public for now. Every now and then, issues could come out and that would include James being a party-goer and being liberated when it comes to other girls. (Sad reality but James is often bashed about this and I'm also having this feeling that James doesn't like long-term relationship).

As for Nadine, I don't know if  I will be glad or what because she just spoiled it. I'm worried that she could be hurt. If I were her, I would make James wait before I could say 'YES'. (That 'PAKIPOT' thing of us girls). I'm not against her but having a loveteam as HOT and a HANDSOME like James would make other fan girls rage. To set an example, my sister and cousin are starting to dislike her (because James is their crush). They felt like James was already taken from them to the extent they unliked the OTWOL FB page because of her.

On the hype of OTWOL, the spark of their love team will be there for some time. I'm now seeing a couple of projects of them together and that means a brighter future of their career. I'm so happy they have reached this far! They finally had their BREAK in the entertainment industry.

Can't wait to have a copy of Starstudio mag featuring
JaDine! 

For me, showbiz is just temporary. I know I should not act like this as if I know them in person but I'm just expressing how I'm feeling after this sudden revelation. I also know I don't hold their emotions. After all, that's their personal lives and not a movie to start with. I just hope that as time passes, they could sustain their relationship for a LIFETIME. Like other fans, I'm just hoping a 'happily ever after' for them.  I just don't like this loveteam to end just like the KimErald, which for me, was the greatest disappointment. Well, I will continue to be a JADINE fan no matter what. I will continue to support them in their projects and their upcoming shows.

BUT PLEASE, don't disappoint us your FANS. I don't want to hear a break-up news regarding JADINE. Please, just don't.

STUDY TIPS TO PASS THE BOARD EXAM

Before I discuss the WAYS, You need to have THREE THINGS,,

1. Motivation
2. Discipline
3. Faith

To pass the board exam needs to sacrifice in order to get closer to your dream. So are you ready for your next big step? Try to follow some of my study habits and let's see if this works for you.

   1. Create schedules

      - One of the hardest things to do and to follow when reviewing. When creating schedules, be realistic. I suggest you only study two or three subjects for one day (like one subject in the morning, one in the afternoon, and another in the evening). Concentrate and stick to it. Do not be pressured. It would be better if you put the hardest subject on the time you're most alert.

   2. Adjust your body clock

     - During the review, I can't stand studying till late night (unless you are the other way around). Tendency is there's no more room for some info after a long day listening to the lecturers. Take note, your body needs a rest to recover and to help remember information effectively.That's why I make sure to sleep at least five hours to keep my body energize then get back to work AGAIN. Let's say, I go to sleep usually by 9:00PM then I set my alarm at 2:00AM. That makes early mornings the best time to study.  NO NOISE + YOU ALONE  = MORE CONCENTRATION

    

   3. Read reviewers and scan notes

     - Don't just rely on one review note. If possible, collect as many notes as you can and select those with best outlines that highlight important facts. Moreover, choose the review notes coming from distinguished/known lecturers in your field (I know you know one). As for books, ask someone (perhaps your professor or a friend who passed the board) what are the essential books to read. Advice: NEVER read the whole book (esp. a 4000 page book). Remember, you have only limited time to study all the subjects for the boards. For medtechs, read the article REVIEW MATERIALS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD EXAM .

     - Another is to have a copy of board exam recall questions. Your lecturers might give you a pool of questions that came out or has a tendency to come out during board exam. Pay attention to them and study them closely from time to time.

   4.  Improvise study notes
     - Most effective in studying. You can make your own outline if you want. The more you write what you have read, the more you can easily recall. An outline need not to be lengthy. Do not copy all that were  stated from the book. It will lose its purpose. Just write the important terms and the KEYWORDS to describe the term, Use  MNEMONICS OR CODING device to make outlines more interesting to look at.

FLASH CARDS (this is the biggest factor why I passed the board exam) are very helpful. It is very handy and ready to use all the time. I use my flash cards when I have spare time like riding a bus or waiting for something. Use your time wisely dude!
 
   5. Assess your knowledge 

        - There are two ways to assess... you can do it by yourself or you can do it with other people.

        YOURSELF: After studying, discuss like a teacher. Explain as if somebody is listening. Talk about all what you've learned from the subject and internalize. After that, search for review books that contain questions with rationalization. Answer them honestly and count your score. Take a look on your mistakes and find out where you went wrong. Take every opportunity to take all the exams and attend reinforcements given by your review center. 

        WITH PEOPLE: As they say, 'two heads are better than one' . It will be best if both of you should study ahead. We call it BRAINSTORMING rather. Studying with other people is another way to obtain new information. With other people, you can find answers to some of your difficulties and you can also learn their techniques in studying. Find your study buddy (a person you can exchange questions to). Just arrange a schedule and agree for a topic, Make it a habit for some time.

     6. Make a study environment

      - Creating a suitable environment is a must. Place your study table not facing a bed or something that can make you fall asleep. Observe a good LIGHTING. When you study, sit up straight and set a proper posture. Do not study while lying on your bed. Stay away from things that could destruct you like phones, laptops, talkative people and so on.

      - But Weird as I, I post visual aids on the wall, on the door, and even in the CR. Just like making flash cards, tabulate important facts (eg. basic formulas, definitions) on each subjects. Take time to read it when going in or out of your room

     7. Reward yourself
      - There are so many ways to reward yourself. After long hours of studying, take a break for 10 minutes. You may want to listen for your favorite music to stay awake. Any music will do but as for my case, there is one lively music that not only keeps me alive during the night but keeps me inspire. Do you know what it is? It's Vice Ganda's song BOOM KARAKARAKA... Yes, I'm maybe weird but if you listen to the lyrics, it made me motivated. It tells us that you gonna have to do it your way and you should learn at your own pace.

 'DAPAT INSPIRADO, Hindi desperado.'

       - Another thing, treat yourself with food, games, internet or hanging out with friends for a day. I think there's no harm for spending a day without thinking of heaps of chapters to read. But be careful, keep in your mind that the best reward comes after board exam and that is TO PASS IT. So do this when you're almost finish with all of your subjects.

      8. Again and again and again

      - I learned from our psychology class that to repeat every piece of information is to store a memory that could be retrieved every time you recall it (and that sort). After finishing the whole subject, read it AGAIN. Try this process..

                Step 1: Read the topic word by word (understand and internalize what has been said)

                Step 2: Read again (this time highlight the important facts)

                Step 3: Read again but concentrate into the part you've highlighted. Make an outline.

Well, these are my study tips. I know there are lots of things to do to keep our goal alive and that is TO PASS THE BOARD EXAM. Remember, these are just suggestions, so it's still in your hands how to make it MORE effective. So before I end this blog, whatever endevour you take on your way, start it with a PRAYER. No weapon could ever beat the power of a prayer. So, have faith everyday and believe in yourself. If others can why can't you? Happy studying.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER BOARD EXAM... click here

World of masks

In this world where people have thousands of masks to wear, choosing the right people can be hard.

In a world that doesn't stop on talking, throwing criticisms here and there and placing judgments on each other's back, I just can't help but sigh as these were evident in our day to day living. Witnessing in my own eyes and even with my ears how whispers turn into gossips and how laughs turn into mockery, it's really disappointing. To think that one person they've been talking about has no idea that despite of the good things that she has, still they're making the flaw of the person an issue.

Masks. People nowadays are wearing PLASTIC masks. These masks are mostly happy faces. Obviously, these represent pretension. I can't help but think they're wearing it to look like they care but sad to say they don't. To see these people tearing each other apart is like a farce for me. I can't believe they're like snakes that at one point they're very nice to you but behind your back, stories began to come up and what supposed to be secrets reveal. Why they have to do that?

If I could just put my earphones on then I don't have to endure the drama these people want to play.

My realization: you can't live with your mask FOREVER. For now, it's hard to trust someone knowing some people can't keep your secrets. We all know that masks are being worn to hide their true identity, not to be obvious . 

Lord, I pray for these people. To purify their thoughts and cleanse their heart. That they may see the good and not the bad in a person. To be real in their actions. To mind their own life and mostly, to help their brothers and sisters unconditionally. They may find peace for themselves. 

Well this is all for this entry. Life goes on. Gossips and issues are endless. Judging people is contagious. I just have to enjoy what comes next. Note to self.... I JUST DON'T CARE!

A Cry for Help

As exactly what I'm feeling right now. :-( 
It seems like I keep on asking help. Honestly, I couldn't help but ask God why all these bad things are happening to me. If only I have the answers...

But when I came across this verse, I was enlightened in an instant. I realized that God is with us all the time. All I have to do is hold on and let these things happen for a reason. What touched me on Psalms 88 is this
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Lord, you are the God who saves me;

day and night I cry out to you.

May my prayer come before you;

turn your ear to my cry.

I am overwhelmed with troubles

and my life draws near to death.

I am counted among those who go down to the pit;

I am like one without strength.

I am set apart with the dead,

like the slain who lie in the grave,

whom you remember no more,

who are cut off from your care.

You have put me in the lowest pit,

in the darkest depths.

Your wrath lies heavily on me;

you have overwhelmed me with all your waves.

You have taken from me my closest friends

and have made me repulsive to them.

I am confined and cannot escape;

my eyes are dim with grief.

I call to you, Lord, every day;

I spread out my hands to you.

Do you show your wonders to the dead?

Do their spirits rise up and praise you?

Is your love declared in the grave,

your faithfulness in Destruction ?

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Are your wonders known in the place of darkness,

or your righteous deeds in the land of oblivion?

But I cry to you for help, Lord;

in the morning my prayer comes before you.

Why, Lord, do you reject me

and hide your face from me?

All day long they surround me like a flood;

they have completely engulfed me.

You have taken from me friend and neighbor—

darkness is my closest friend. 

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God is my only salvation.  I know that these problems are just  temporary. I may now taking bigger burdens this time but I hope that faith will still be here. 
I do believe that this will calm after the storm. 

Things learned in Chemistry section

the struggle is real if you'll be assigned in chem.. why? 

Having MINDRAY BS300 as our machine, here are the things that we should look at:

• should avoid probe collisions! I always check the reagents open before running tests 
• controls should reach the target value or at least within range..
• ensuring there is sufficient reagent available 
• pipetting stuffs like preparing Creatinine, Total and Direct Bilirubin and SGOT
• correlating results 
• Rerunning to assure abnormal or panic values 
• Diluting samples if there's any linearity
• checking the distilled water and its waste tank regularly
• Calibrate when using new reagents (only when it has a different LOT NUMBER) 

Hoping that the company would replace a COBAS E11 over this. :-)

ALL OF ME

Now that I have money of my own. I need to help my family as hard as I could.

Every 15th day of the month comes, I see to it that I give all of my salary to mother.
It really hurts me everytime I heard my mother worrying all of the expenses of the house.

If I could turn my body into two, I would do anything just to shoulder all the debts and bills that we have. But sad to say, I can't. My salary isn't enough to cover all that we need.

My mates are always telling me that I'm too serious with my life but who couldn't be serious when your family depends on you? Sometimes, I just don't know what to do when mother would tell me that starting this month she would get less with her salary since she loaned a sum of money.

Sometimes, when I don't know how to hide my problems anymore, I wish I could find some space being alone and cry out all these burdens. I realize that you have to endure everything even forget yourself for a while to provide your family all they need. Another thing that I worry about is how could I get my siblings go on with their education? With Cherry taking up Dentistry and Kenneth in a private school, how would my salary help them when exam comes? That's why I'm sorry my salary is too low, I couldn't shoulder it all. I also blame myself. Whew!

Lucky for others who got a job with a higher pay. While they are going out in parties during pay roll, I on the other hand would go straight to the house. Despite of that, I'm happy to hand all my money to mother. Seeing both of my parents happy as I'm now making a living makes all of my effort worth it. Finally, that would pay some of our bills and buy some groceries still.

But despite of this, I'm still thankful for the work that I have. I've got a nice workplace, good people and a great experience each day. For now, I will do anything to keep my family safe and secure. I know God is with me all the time. All of this is for them.. as long as I could, I will give them all of me.

How I completed my requirements?

Before I started my work, I was given only 3 days to comply all my requirements. As I saw them on the list, I'm not sure if I could give them all at once.

BUT I HAVE TO DO IT!

In those days I have to endure waiting and filling up forms, there was this ONE WOMAN who was with me who endured more in waiting and kept me company to the places I need to go. This is no other than my aunt, Antie Inday.

Yes, I know I should have done this alone but honestly, I'm not so familiar with what government agencies to go and Mother couldn't go with me. So come with me as how did I get my requirements in just a few days.

All you have to do is organize a schedule ahead of time. Think what comes first just as what I did.

1. How to get a BARANGAY CLEARANCE?

• Go to your nearest Barangay Hall (where you belong)
• Make sure you are a REGISTERED VOTER. As for me, the Barangay captain explained to me why it is so important to be a registered voter...So that they will have a record of you (in case if the company HR inquires) and a proof that you are truly a resident of this area.
• Pay the necessary amount (but as for my case, it was free)

If not a registered voter, go to the COMELEC office near you. Just present a valid ID, fill up the given forms, and proceed to the biometrics.

2. How to get a POLICE CLEARANCE?

• This time, you SHOULD have your barangay clearance with you, along with a photocopy of your NSO certificate.
• If you're living in the provinces, you just have to go straight to your respective police station and pay for your clearance.
• If you're living in CEBU CITY, there's only ONE BRANCH that issues POLICE CLEARANCES...that's within the White Gold Club area.
• Pay 190 pesos

3. How to get NBI CLEARANCE?

• Do the online registration right away, go to http://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/. and fill up some important data.
• After following some steps, it will be your option if you pay it thru bank or thru bayad centers. Take note the request number given to you (this will serve as your tracking number too). I paid 140 pesos for this. Keep the receipt once paid.
• Go straight to NBI office and give the receipt to the RECEIVING window. Wait until it's your turn to validate your data and your biometrics.
• There will be NO problem if you are 'NO HIT'. If this is the case, wait to claim your clearance.
• For those people who are "WITH HIT", you have to wait 15 days or so to get it. The agency might verify it if you have no records whatsoever.

4. How to get TIN # ? What agency?

• First things first: It is best to get the form from the company you're working (if they have it) and ask a LETTER from your manager stating that you are working in their company and they are in need of your TIN number and so on. Should the accomplished form has the SIGN of the manager or the administrator of the company you'll be working.
• At that time, I was asked to download the form through their website. Just search 'BIR form 1902' and it will come right after. This is the APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION for newbies like me,
• Go to the nearest BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) branch
• Fill it up and hand it over to the person in-charge together with the letter. Wait for a few minutes to encode your data
• After which, they will just inform you that it's done and the company will do the rest of the process to get your TIN number.

5. PHILHEALTH and SSS

• I was registered to PHILHEALTH and SSS in Robinson's mall, the Lingkod Pinoy center. First, get your priority number and once called, fill up the forms. 
• Get ready with your NSO birth certificate and its photocopy.
• Just easy as 1-2-3 and you can have your PHILHEALTH and SSS number!

6. HEALTH CERTIFICATE

• Before you go the CITY HEALTH CENTER, have your pre-employment examination first :-) I just had my medical exam in Total health check diagnostics obviously. The laboratory exams consist of CBC, Urinalysis, Hepatitis B Screening, Pregnancy test, Drug test and X-ray.
• Bring the x-ray film with you to the City Health.
• Pay the required amount and they will hand you a somewhat health card that you are indeed healthy without any bad condition.

7. OTHERS

• You must have your TOR/Diploma already from the school you graduated
• Your birth certificate must be NSO/PSA authenticated
• BOARD RATING and LICENSE should be claimed from PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)

And I have completed these requirements for three days. I know some can do it in a day or two but thank God I was able to comply them before I started to work. Thank God, you were there with us.