Is This Love? (Part VI) - Her Version

"MISCHANCE"

It’s 11 o’clock in the evening

She pulled her memory stick

Her sister said “let’s go”

She answered “last two minutes”.

The older sister finished her biz

Then settled in one corner

Inserted a pair of earpiece

It’s Papa Jack’s love advice.

She looked at the clock

And revisited her FB account

Nothing seemed interesting

In news feed or pinned posts.

She turned to callout box

Clicked the message button

With a simple greeting

She sent to a strange guy.”

Upon opening the message box

She saw the word “typing…”

Paused for a moment

Eyes frozen on the screen.

In not less than a minute

The word “typing” disappeared

She was surprised to realize

There was no reply to a simple “Hi.” 

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Editing HTML

I’m learning how to edit HTML. It’s a torture trying to decipher the codes on my own. The whole process is complex and time consuming. But to see a result just the way I imagined it is a joy.


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Photo grabbed @ helpfulinformationfornewbies.blogspot.com

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Why I ♥ Blogging?

Have you found something that you can be enthusiastic about?

I think I have found one.

Though I am far from being called a writer, blogging makes me feel like I am. A writing position was one of my wildest dreams after graduating in college. So when opportunity knocked on my door three years ago, I grabbed it only to realize in the end that I cannot be a writer- a professional writer. It was during those times that I wished tomorrow is always a Sunday – NO WORK. I loved the company. I loved the people. But there was one big problem: my performance was pathetic. Seriously. But since writing is one thing that I enjoy doing, I have continued my failed ambition not as a professional writer but a blogger. I blog for a very simple reason: blogging makes me happy.

If you will notice most of my posts were written in English language. Actually, this is a sort of self-training to constantly think in this lingo. This self- training is not a preparation for international beauty pageant but for other purposes more important than a crown (e.g. finding a job). Though English proficiency is not always a requirement, it's still an asset. Meanwhile, please bear with my incorrect grammar, misspelled words, wrong use of punctuation marks and simple vocabulary. I'm a work in progress (I think so).

And lastly, I love blogging because in blogosphere I do not fear being fired.:p

Photo grabbed @ Britannica.com

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Pasko Na Naman!

Maraming salamat sa award na ito mula kay Lord CM. Isa ito sa mga munting dahilan kung bakit nagbabaga ang blogosphere. Maraming sumasaya as if magkakakilala tayo sa tunay na buhay.

Parang hindi ganong bagay ang disenyo ng award ni CM sa kulay puti. Tamang tama napagtanto ko na parang napakaseryoso ng balat ng aking pahina. Mas maganda siguro lagyan naman ng konting kulay para masaya. Lapit na Christmas, dapat everybody happy!

Pasko na sa Pilipinas!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

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Missing Link

Kakatapos ko lang magblog hopping
Napansin ko lang parang ang tahimik
Maraming wala
Bakit kaya?

Marahil ang ilan ay gumagala
Nagbababad sa tubig
Lumalanghap ng malamig na simoy ng hangin
O tulad ko rin napadpad sa ibang tambayan.

Sana pag nakaramdam ng sawa-factor
Balik sila uli dito – dito sa blogosphere
Ituloy ang kwentuhan
Oh, please naman.

Meh ganun!!! Lolz

Photo grabbed @ mountcope.files.wordpress.com

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First Love Never Dies

I miss the days when I was spending hours in front of this flat screen

Like a jigsaw puzzle I was trying to put the right words together.

My mind, my heart and my soul were in euphoria

I could feel the passion flowing in my blood streams.

I believe I have already reached the central point

But now I think I’m back to level one.

Upon realizing this I’m thinking of giving up my farm

And go back to blogging – to real blogging.

I have never envisioned this blog as an alternative to Twitter

I am really hoping that I can use this for a greater purpose.

But obviously I became unfaithful to my mission-vision

Got magnetized with the latest craze.

But there is a saying “First Love Never Dies”

And in this case I really think it’s true.

Photo grabbed @ tatsquiblat.multiply.com

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Lipat Bahay?

If symptoms persist, lilipat na talaga ko ng wordpress!

Ang hirap magblog hopping iilan lang ang naoopen ko. Ito mismong sariling lungga hindi ko madalaw. Nokokontento na lang sa pasulyap sulyap kapag binubwenas. Wahhh!!!

Photo courtesy of catalyst-chicago.org

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On Stage

Hindi ko maopen ang kiddomind at ilang blogs na gumagamit ng blogspot.com. Ano kayang problema?

Nagtatampo? Moody? Mana yata sa amo. Sigh :( Mabuti na lang pwede pa rin akong magpost.

Anyway, gusto ko lang magshare ng video. Medyo palaos na ang kantang to pero this video is so cool! Swear!

Nobody by Wonderobots

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Introducing My New Crib

Welcome to my new crib "Child of the 80’s!"

I decided to change the title of this blog when I finally realized that kiddomind sounds too childish. I know. I know. The word child is identical to kiddo. That’s why I added the phrase “of the 80’s” which means I am already in my 20’s. But even though my age is already classified as an adult, the child in me still prevails. My perception about life may sound matured and serious at times but I still find pleasure on simple things like playing jump rope and reading gossips in pep. This blog is not made to advocate childishness but to hopefully bring out the beauty of a child.

In the last two weeks, I had a major makeover. I changed the skin of this blog. I exported posts from my two other blogs which you can now view here. One blog is already deleted; the other one I kept for private viewing only. Now, there are also posts written in Filipino language for much easier self expression. Pardon to my foreign blogger friends. :p

Since almost everything is relatively new, allow me to reintroduce myself again. The third installment.

(Drum Roll)

26 Things about Rej, a Child of the 80’s

1. Rej is not my real name. It is just one of the many names attached to my being.
2. I am a female. I have to say this because often times, people think I’m a “He.”
3. I used to love Math but hated it when xyz appeared in supposedly fun class discussion.
4. I enjoy the company of kids. In fact, I have berks ages 3-7. Maybe they think I’m one of them. And by the way, they call me ate Jennylyn. Why Jennylyn? That’s another story.
5. I am a photographer wannabe. I swear I’ll buy a professional camera when the price goes down to 1k. Slap me! I’m dreaming.
6. I love dogs. Who doesn’t?
7. I prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate flavored. FIC is the best.
8. I watched Jackass the Movie in cinema theater all by myself. A friend urged me to watch it because its fun. Sure, it was. But I didn’t know it was also ridiculous. No wonder why the ticket seller asked me “Ilang taon ka na (How old are you)?”
9. I didn’t watch Sailormoon when I was a kid. At that time, WWF and Bioman were the household faves.
10. I am equipped with basic driving method. But I didn’t take it seriously since (1) there is nothing to drive and (2) even if there is, I feel uncomfortable having two pillows under my butt.
11. I know many people who like Chicken Salad. I don’t because of mayonaise. Chicken Salad looks delicious but I say No thanks, it’s all yours.12. Most women enjoy shopping for sandals or any footwear. For me, it’s the least exciting activity I could do inside the mall. Nothing fits. Dammit!
13. I enjoy recycling. That’s something I have learned to embrace when frugality has acquired residence in my brain.
14. I always have Nescafe moment in the morning and before sunset. Antonio Pueo is also good but only when it is served free.
15. Listening to different types of music is one of my favorite sources of entertainment bliss. I just hope music will learn to love me back.
16. When I was in college, I got a TRES grade in Civil Technology. Similar to a classmate whose number of absences is more than the number of times we saw her in class. Sometimes, life can be so unfair!
17. Kapitan Sino is the only book of Bob Ong that I haven’t read. I hope the next time I visit National Bookstore I can find one without a plastic. Reading a book in a standing position isn’t so difficult afterall.
18. Inang Yaya (Mother Nanny) is the movie I would like to see again. I love the Skeechers scene.
19. I don’t smoke for three reasons: (1) The smell is awful; (2) I don’t want to pollute my own lungs and (3) others too.
20. I don’t like the smell of boys when they sweat. Haha!
21. I am not a fan of horror movies. War and massacre movies are definitely not on my list too (regardless who directed the film including a National Artist).
22. I believe in my high school teacher’s lecture about the types of destiny: (1) Character is a destiny which we can control and (2) fate is destiny which we cannot control.
23. I am not showy. But I have my share of Cheesyness. Sobrang cheesy talaga. Yay!
24. I am so blessed to have good friends. I don’t see them often. But in my heart, I know they are just there.
25. I love being with family. Simply the best!
26. God loves me (and loves you too). :)



P.S. The photo above is me. The Epitome of Great Pretender. So, Beware! Bwahaha!

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Blogging, My Instant Medicine

Patay ang electric fan. Hindi naman brownout. Sadyang malamig lang ang gabi dala na rin ng pabugso bugsong pagulan. Ngunit hindi maiwasan ang magising kahit di pa nagaalarm ang celfone. Binuksan ang ilaw at dinampot ang tissue upang tanggalin ang nakabara sa ilong. Pagkatapos ay hinanap ang medicinal oil upang ipahid sa nananakit na ulo. Ang agang headache.

Dapat may lakad kami ngayon. Sasamantalahin sana ang free skills training na ibinibigay ng DTI-PTTC. Ngunit dahil sa sama ng pakiramdam at sungit ng panahon tulad ng dati’y napurnada na naman ang matagal ng plano. Hayst! Nakakapanghinayang. Bonding time din ito sa aming mag-iina pero walang magawa dahil baka lumala ang sakit at makahawa pa ng iba. Kahit walang ulan hindi rin naman ako makakapasok sa PTTC buidling dahil bago ka makapasok ay tatapatan ka sa noo ng “flu detector” o “fever scanner.” Basta yung gadget na nauso noong tila napapraning ang buong bansa sa A(H1N1) virus.

Eto ako ngayon. Pinupuno ng liquid ang katawan. Tubig, kalamansi juice with honey at Biogesic ang nagsisilbing gamot. Mamaya lagundi naman. Pipitas na lang ng kaunting dahon sa aming tanim. At ilalagay sa pinakuluang tubig. Mabisang gamot din ang blogging at blog hopping. Doctor recommended? Sympre hindi. Adik lang talaga. :p

Birthday din ng pinsan ko ngayon. May kaunting handaan mamaya. Pilit kakalimutan ang fever. Chibugan ito. Yehey!

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Blank

There are so many plots and ideas in my head but I could not get a whiff of introduction.

My second alternative is to post a video of one of my favorite preachers but the Embed code has been disabled.

I wanted to read posts of my blogger friends but my mind is drifting.

The failed attempts are driving me nuts! Dammit!

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Rej Blanco

There are so many plots and ideas in my head but I could not get a whiff of introduction.

My second alternative is to post a video of one of my favorite preachers but the Embed code has been disabled.

I wanted to read posts of my blogger friends but my mind is drifting.

The failed attempts are driving me nuts! Dammit!

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A Short Tour to Virtual Homes

She started blogging in 2005 when her “unemployed” status brought her to a place she never thought would be her virtual home. Writing (typing rather) was just a simple pastime – a way to ameliorate idleness. For this reason, five blogs were born one after the other: kiddomind, rej-idiosyncrasy (now rej-goneastray), oops-at-23, bam4a and mtv ayos.


The Description
kiddomind – tells a percentage of the lifestory of a twenty something creature who is more oftenly perceived as a kid rather than a young woman (height is one obvious factor). It is a blog that aims to share simple - inspiring - feel good - overjoyed - not too complicated opinions, facts and personal anecdotes.

rej-goneastray – is a compilation of stories with a dose of sadness and misery. However, towards the last part of every entry the author tries to convert the negative emotions into something that we could all learn from (hopefully).

oops-at-23 – are tales that talk about anything under the sun, written in Filipino language. Here, the writer tries to avoid being sentimental. The use of first personal pronoun – I, me, mine and myself is also limited. There are few times, however, she feels a strong desire to express herself in Tagalog. Or should I say she couldn’t translate her thoughts in English for the time being? In short, nosebleed!

bam4a – illustrates the adventures of 39 young adults who took up BAM which stands for Bachelor of Arts in Management at TUP, Manila from year 2000 to 2004. Their bond is equivalent to fun, fun, fun. Warning: Dito, bawal ang pikon!

mtvayos – is dedicated to her high school friends, barkada, dabarkads, berks, tropa or whatsoever. Time and unavoidable circumstances are the two major causes of the group’s physical separation but the memories of the good old days have kept the friendship alive in spirit.


About the Author

Rej is 25, female and Rej is not her real name. Rej is just one of the many names attached to her; a young woman who has no fashion sense, a kitchen disaster, a frustrated architect and doesn’t know how to swim. She has a lot of weaknesses but she prefers utilizing the many blessings she is receiving rather than dwelling to her numerous imperfections. At present, she is internally trying to decipher the track towards the realization of her dreams. Though her direction remains blurry, she is optimistic that there is a bright future ahead of her simply because there are people who are always willing to support her and most importantly there is God who loves her so much (and loves you too).

Her blogs will reveal to you her flaws and wrong decisions in life. Nevertheless, she is very certain that life is beautiful.

The Reason

Thank you Jesus

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Joan aka Rej

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Everything Here is Senseless (or maybe not) - WAPAK!

Did you know that it takes me hours (sometimes days) to finish one post? The process is actually very simple. Just two steps:

First step: Make a draft in MS Word.
Second step: Post it immediately in my blog.

I sometimes get too overly excited to see a new post in my blog so I post it regardless if there’s wrong grammar or wrong spelled. Afterall, I’m not an English teacher or a professional writer. I also never got a grade of 1.0 in English when I was in college. So, care ko kung mali! Then I would realize simple grammar lang etech mali pa… So, edit, edit, edit. Well, the editing procedure is actually longer than you can imagine. Sometimes, endless. So wag ka magtaka kung ang nabasa mo yesterday medyo iba na today; tapos fully-renovated na tomorrow. The next day nakabasa pa ko ng essay na medyo similar sa topic ko. Hala, nawindang na!

Why do I still write if a lot of time is wasted?

I just want to write. Ganun. Ganun lang kasimple. Period.

I’m not a motivational speaker or a good conversationalist. I think I express myself better in writing than telling story using my tongue. This blog (and my other blogs) is the extension of my innerself. This is who I am - sometimes may sense, sometimes non-sense (may masabi lang). Gets mo? So friend, wag ka na magtampo kung di ko naikwento sa’yo na jobless na naman ako. Oops! Yes, it’s true. Correct. Exactly. Definitely. Absolutely. Confirmed. MISMO!!!

So, what’s new?

None. Nothing. Zero. In tagalong, WALA!!! May sense ba tong post na to? WALA din! May reklamo? Sa prisinto ka na magpaliwanag!!! :p

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P.S. May naread b u na wrong gramar? Wrong speling? Wer? W/c post? Tel me kng yaw u masaktan!!! Wapak!!! :p 

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Photo grabbed @ edutech.csun.edu

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I'm Home

Hi! I’m back. After several months of not being able to write anything, I finally have the time and hopefully good stuff to share.

This is it! I’m home.

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GOOD NEWS!!!

This blog used to be a venue of the things that bothered me; the things that I couldn’t extract in my tongue because most of it were unconstructive point of views. Now, it’s over (or maybe not). But one thing is sure - my rejuvenated outlook and stronger faith will direct me to the realization of my purpose in life. This will be the start of a new chapter. And this time, I promise to be optimistic. Or should I say I’ll just put the distressing ones to the bin? Just kidding. Hehe!

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My New Home

I just want to occupy a few spaces to tell the world that I do not lament relocating from other network to Blogger due to the following reasons:

A. Blog gives me the opportunity to use my mental faculties; to contemplate on different issues that is important to me and the people around me (literally and figuratively).
B. Blog serves as a good outlet in releasing positive and negative vibrations.
C. Blog reach out to old friends. I also meet various types of people as if I am part of their lives even though we are in different parts of the world and in fact never really met.
D. Blog encourages me to look back in the past; live in the present; and make plans for the future.
E. Blog challenges me to have a goal in life not just for myself and my family but more importantly as human and as citizen of this country.
F. Blog excites me everyday as if I have found a new job minus 325 pesos daily wage and a boss.
G. Blog speeds up my typing skills. And, I am also learning how to type without looking at the keyboard.
H. Blog is more private compare to ----------. Except of course, if you plug it to your friends or another blog addict happens to pass by.
I. Blog offers freedom. I can write (or type) whatever I want. There is no such thing such as "bad essay" because no one would give me a failing grade of 3.0 for poor grammar and wrong spelling.
J. Blog is an instant learning institution. It’s not just about Arithmetic or Law of Demand and Supply. It’s about life. It’s about us.

That’s all. I hope you will have your own soon (for those who doesn’t have one yet). You just have to try it.

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