I really like Regine Velasquez

Lately, I've been so addicted to Regine Velasquez' songs. This is now the 2nd week since I've seen her movie 'Kailangan ko'y ikaw' with Robin Padilla. Because of that, I felt somewhat kilig seeing both of them and realized that they have such chemistry. They look good together in the romcom movie. After that, I saw Regine's versatility of not just the Asia's songbird but a wonderful actress on the silver screen. She proved her worth even more.

Honestly, I was never a fan of Regine. Although I have some of her songs in my playlist but I can't remember a time I mentioned she's my favorite singer. Not until this time I was able to know her more although not personally. Upon seeing her videos, she's not just very talented and beautiful (most esp during her 30s) but a humble person as well. There was one concert in which I was awed and realized that no doubt she was Charice's and Sarah's idol. She's very professional and she puts her heart to every song she sings. I think all of her songs whether original or revival fits best for her.

I really love watching this. Regine's voice is so powerful even in live performances. Her duet with Martin's 'Forever' makes me fall in love. ♥ ♥ ♥

To add, Regine is one of the Filipino singers who have collaborated with international artists like Peabo Bryson, Paul Anka, David Pomeranz, Alicia Keys, Mandy Moore, Jacky Cheung, Stephen Bishop and many more (wikipedia). She's truly an international artist who have almost performed in all parts of the world!

Even though Regine's now busy being a mom to her son Nate, she's still doing some shows on GMA network.  Regine created a name on Philippine music industry as well as contributed to OPM. Her influence towards aspiring Filipino singers is unparalleled. 

Regine is one of a kind. These are the songs that I like:

                                                                Kailangan ko'y ikaw

                                      

On the wings of love

In love with you featuring Jack Cheung (Regine is so cute in here)

Be inspired to inspire

After passing the board exam, I was so overwhelmed to receive lots of messages from my relatives and friends. I never expected that some were so happy when they hear the news. I feel so glad knowing their prayers for me have been answered.

As I read all of them, I realized that I was not the only one being so happy with my success but others as well. I can't imagine how my relatives didn't doubt my abilities and keep on telling me that I can make it. Also, friends greeted me and even told me I serve as an inspiration for them. Wow! All of these comments make me touched. I don't know what to say and don't have an idea they look at me that way. I'm not a topnotcher by the way.

Well, the bottomline is apart of your sweet success are the people around you. Since day one you set foot on your arduous journey until the end, there were people who walked with you to reach your goal. Isn't much fulfilling on your part, people are so much happier just as you did?

A message from dear friend of mine, Jasper inspired me the most:

Lord, please make me an instrument to inspire more people. Lord make me humble at all times and please guide me all throughout. Thank you for giving me such wonderful friends. I know you'll be there for them just as you were there for me when I need you. This I ask in your name. Amen

REVIEW MATERIALS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD EXAM

All of us medtech graduates have ONE BIG GOAL in common and that is: TO PASS THE BOARD EXAM. But wait, if others can, why not consider TO TOP THE BOARD EXAM as well? hehe..

NOTE: These are just suggested readings only. I haven't read some of them. My only intention is to be of help and nothing else. It is your option what to use during your review.

Have these books in your reading list:

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE REVIEW: A BOTTOM LINE APPROACH

by Betty Theriot 

COMMENTS: A must-have for future medtechs. Let's you learn the concepts in a fun and easier way. There are some nice mnemonics in here and it helped me a lot during the exam. A compact guide in all you need to know in various subjects. 

 HEMATOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

by BARBARA BROWN

COMMENTS: Some reviewers say that the hematology exam is more on the practical side. Based on my experience, you need to learn both the theory and its application.

CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY: PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES, CORRELATIONS

by CHERYL A. LOTSPEICH-STEININGER

COMMENTS: Also a recommended book for Hematology. A closer view on its theoretical side.

SUCCESS IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

by ANNA F. CIULLA

COMMENTS: Very nice presentation of information. Easy to retain. It's like Review Notes + Questions w/ Rationalized Answers all in one!

 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE REVIEW

by ROBERT HARR

COMMENTS: A book to be used a month before exams. It helps you to assess how far you have studied. It contains lots of questions in all aspects with rationalization.

A CONCISE REVIEW OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 

by ROBERT HUBBARD

COMMENTS: Its Immunology, serology and blood banking section made sense to me most especially the donor selection, collection and processing. Check out the microbiology section, the specimen collections are elaborated. 

For other subjects like CLINICAL MICROSCOPY, just rely on Strasinger's Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids and Gregorio's in HISTOPATHOLOGY. 

Of course, who will disregard our College notes and manuals? These are the essentials! This may add a burden but a quick glance will help you some more. Browse them frequently.

Well, best of luck to those who will take the licensure exam. I wish you all the best. Keep the faith and believe in yourself. God will never forsake you. Kaya mo yan!

Disclaimer: The pictures belong to its respective owners.. This is for viewing/reference purposes only!

STUDY TIPS TO PASS THE BOARD EXAM .. click here  ...

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

Registered Medical Technologist (RMT) at last

One thing I realized after the boards:
...it's not about the grades in your transcript..
...it's not about the school where you came from..
...it's not about the review center you chose
...but it's all about DISCIPLINE and YOU.

Until now, I can't find the right words to say how grateful and happy I am to pass the board exam. To tell you honestly I was in the verge of giving up when I realized I have more to cram before the exam begins. I thought I would feel much relief after taking the boards when my heart beats unusually, feeling like I can't breathe everytime I think about what the results would bring. The longer I waited, the more I suffered anxiety asking if my hardships were enough to pass. But those doubts faded away whenever I see my family and people around me feeling positive that I will make it.

Only God and my family witnessed how hard I tried to study every night. Fighting sleep as I leap through the pages of every subject and recall some important things. Only them I took refuge. There I regained my strength and courage to pursue the dream my parents want for me.

As the days passed, I always ask God, Mama Mary and to St. Jude for guidance and wisdom to grasp all those things until the big day came.. on the 12th day of September 2015 I woke up early brought by too much excitement to be honest. Not knowing what would happen next, I walked with hope and faith as I bid goodbye to my mother and my aunt who accompanied me to school.

As expected, the exam was difficult. There was one subject in which I'm not sure with all of my answers. In those times I don't know what to choose, I followed my instincts and asked God for some clues. After every exam, I tried to avoid discussing them to friends and kept on saying MOVE ON. That built my composure and confidence to answer the next subject.

Those three days of waiting for the result were the longest days. I can't sleep! This time not because of excitement but of anxiety. Too many 'what-ifs' popped up added with family and relatives expecting you to pass. Whew! I kept myself busy all the time by cleaning the house or watching movies and because of these, I forgot it for a while.

The tension didn't stop on the day of releasing, September 16 when I was about to give up waiting for the results. The night came and no results still. At 11;00 in the evening, my eyes were about to close for sleep when suddenly my brother knocked. A phone call for me! It was Mom's officemate. When I answered the phone, I felt like crying and at the same time speechless of what she'd announced.....'I PASSED!' 

What? I just couldn't believe what she said! I'm not dreaming, right? After that I shouted with joy and it was confirmed when my cousin saw on FB that I was tagged by a classmate. Wow.. This is a dream came true! This is real.

When I saw my mom and the rest (except for dad), I feel so proud of them, not for myself. They deserve this success. They are the ones who gave me motivation. How I'm excited to tell this to dad since he's now in the province.

Confirmed: I am now a certified Medtech...RMT at last! Yes! Thank you Lord!

As I opened my FB account, I was so thankful that most of my classmates did also pass but it was also sad to know that some of my classmates during the review failed. I wish I have the power to console them or tell them it's just alright but I don't know how. Maybe we'll just give them some time to recover.

Because my classmates have now RMTs posted (registered medical technologists) on their names let me try it here:

Cindy A. Escoba, RMT 

WOW!!! what was once a doodle on every back of my notebook..turned into reality. My short name was added now with three big letters! How cute! The four years of tears, sadness, joys and laughter were a part of the wonderful years of being a medical technology student. I guess, this ends another chapter of my life as I embark on the next...the adventures to REALITY.  wow! My endless thanks to all the people who supported me all the way and believed in my ability to survive. Many thanks to St. Louis Review Center for the different review experience. To God and to my family, you deserve all of this success. Thank you so much!

Welcome to the next chapter: Employment life!

my driving force

Before This phone's battery runs out,  I would like to express how thankful I am to have such wonderful parents mama nelly and papa lony.  Well I think all of us are so proud with our parents but my parents are my everything.  I saw them always trying to make both ends meet by working to provide us. They are the reason why im working so hard especially for this upcoming boards to see my future,  being a registered medical technologist.  Now,  as I'm seeing them asleep really tired for today,  I can't help but think of working harder by studying. Ma, pa, I will do my best to pass the board exam. Thank you for not giving up on me and thank you for the support you're always giving me. We're not rich but thanks for providing us the things we need and for the constant reminders.    You're the coolest parents ever.  Thank you God I belong to this family. I'm so proud of my parents. May God continue to bless my family to be stronger in faith for many years to come. 

Random Thoughts: I rather be alone

There's nothing wrong with being yourself.

Well, at those times when I find myself out in the dark, I realized that I rather choose to be alone than be with the wrong people who doesn't value my worth. Why? I feel more comfortable and this keeps me away from pretending what you're not. Being alone doesn't mean you're lonely. It's just that you give respect to yourself and limitation that you don't have to please everybody just to like you. This is where you find peace and tranquility with yourself.  In this case, if they don't feel you, that's fine. People are like puzzles.
If they are intended to fit for you then that's great! But don't feel bad if they don't. It's better to distance yourself from them. It will be better to pray for them that they may have a change of heart.

Random thoughts: The President's SONA

What do I care about the Philippine president's state of the nations address? When at the first place, the president doesn't care for us?

Promises, promises, promises. I'm sick and tired of hearing your sweet promises Mr. President. Promises that are made to be broken before your term ends. Oh, what about your achievements? Let me see... Wangwang, Rh Bill, Sin Tax Bill and K-12? Are these what you boast for? Common, do you think people were glad and benefited from these? Did you realize how much burden did it cause to so much Filipinos still suffering for low cost of labor and even victims of injustices brought by incessant crimes and violence?

Did you still care about the Yolanda victims and even the families of SAF 44? Are you still deaf to our cries? The cries of the farmers, fishermen and the street vendors bellowed the most.

It's not surprising that the youth of today don't seem to bother anymore and unwilling to involve in these social issues. So shame that we can't even defend and claim our own islands just because we're cowards.

This never-ending corruption plagues us all throughout. From the lower body up to higher position, there's no remedy. We Filipinos are still caged in. Let's see if your promise towards the right path persist till next year.