// Finale: My Green Experience//

Happy yet sad that this is the last topic that i need to discuss here. I wanna first thank my prof, Ms. Espiritu for giving us this task. Not only because we are saved from midterms and finals but also because, through this, i’ve got to know myself more. I learned and realized a lot with all the topics she assigned to us. Like for example about my personal goals. She made me realized that i should really have to know what is my purpose in life. Now, i have this clear picture of what i really want to happen, my plans after graduation. At least, i know what’s the real reason why do i have to study so hard!

Going back to the topic, My Green Experience. Well so far, i could say that i’m having fun. It was great to meet new friends. Facilities are modernized and innovative. The school is nice. But it’s not perfect. Honestly, i hate that the main campus have only one elevator. And also, i hate the cafeteria. I dunno but they always have the SAME MEAL everyday! -_- But sometimes, thank God it doesn’t matter when you are with your friends. I so love my new friends. Hoping they love me too.  Hahaha korny thought. Anyway, my first term doesn’t stress me that much. I got high grades. And i love it! Although i still have to keep in mind that college is way more different from highschool. I have to take this seriously. I have to get back the benifit of the high tution i paid for.

So far, my so called “college life” is good. I love the school like i don’t want to transfer anywhere else. I’ve pictured out what i want already and the school is part of it. The only problem is i don’t know if my mother can support me financially all through out. The tution is very expensive. :( But! I shouldn’t take that as a hindrance. Trying to avoid being pessimistic. Last thing about the topic, I really had fun being part of CSB. It was so great to be back school after 8 months of staying doing nothing at home. Csb is ♥

// Share your wellness. Identify your stressors. invite friends and do something to cope up with stress.//

Hi! Well this is a new topic again!! =) Last topic was about Time Management. I wasn’t able to put a number of ways of how to manage my time because, i don’t have that much reason to cram or what. In fact, i have lots of free time than the “busy” time. I mean, my professors don’t give tons of homeworks/projects yet. Though, if they’re some, I always make sure to finish everything when i get home. (just like what i’ve said in my previous post)

The topic assigned for this week is to identify my stressors. Hmmmm. I don’t how will i start this. My stressors, i think first is, my stay here at the dorm. Yes, you read it right! EVERYDAY i feel like i’m stress thinking of what to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I consider it as a problem! Also, when doing some chores like washing plates every after meal, cleaning up the room and other. It’s like i feel so alone. I always have to do everything on my own because no one else will do it for me. And I’m like, WTH! >,<

Another is whenever i’m on my way to school, i often get pissed off to the drivers who don’t have an heart!  Like when i’m trying to cross the street, they won’t really stop even just for a while and some we’re speeding up their car, result, i took a step back. They act like they own the street? What’s wrong with stepping on a break for a second and let me or the other student or the other people cross? Maybe it’s just I’m not used to it. In Laguna, most of the drivers are so kind to let you cross first. See? My point is it won’t even take a lifetime. It’s just for a second. -,- You may seem like this’ so nothing but it’s a big deal for me. Oftentimes they ruin my day.

 Another thing is when professors assign works that must be done by a group. I found it hard doing things with a group. Not everyone is willing to cooperate. I find it harder :/

Anyway, last thing. FINALS is near! More projects! More assignments! More tasks! THIS’ REAL STRESSOR! Hope it explained it all.

HOW TO COPE WITH THIS?

Whenever i’m stress, i just eat my favorite food. Chocolates and Ice Cream. Hm, yummy! Then, happy again. Or sometimes, going out with friends. I know that there is no wrong in ‘chillin’, having fun or relaxing with them. Student like me also deserves to have a break from the ‘school world’. You know, that is really the main reason of stress! But, inspite all that chillin stuff, of course i know my limitation. It is important to know your priorities as early as possible, so i, myself have picture it out in my mind and like stuck it in it to remind me always.

// Time Management//

Well, honestly, my schedule at this term, my first term was really good. I mean, i still don’t feel that cramming or hectic schedule yet. I don’t know if this is because i can handle my time well or maybe it’s because i’m at my first ever term in college so professors wouldn’t give us too much work. I really don’t know. As a student of course that’s so in favor with me. :)

We haven’t given tons of homeworks or projects yet but we still received some. I stay at a dormitory. I’m always bored. I have more free time than working/busy time. I don’t know what must i do that’s why, sometimes, i am forced to reread my notes which luckily i benefited after! So i advice you guys to reread your notes when you’ve got nothing else to do. It’s good. Haha. I proved it myself. So there, everytime we were given homeworks, i make it a point to finish it as soon as i arrived home(dorm).

I don’t do time management now, i think. But i could say something in case i’ll be having lots of work in weeks or months after. Just like what i said from the previous paragraph, once the work is assigned, finish it as early as possible. Avoid finishing a thing during last minute or you’ll cram. And atleast when other professor gave you another work, you could just focus your time on that not worrying about pending works because you’ve done it early. You got the point?

Some people look at it hard. I mean, managing their time. Well, i don’t have a social life *sad* the reason why i always have lots of time. So far, i am really into studying. My highshool friends will surely don’t believe to this but yes it’s so true. It seems weird but i love studying just now. Im aiming to become a dean’s liser. Hopefully!!

You know what, if you are really into a thing, often you would find time for it. Wouldn’t you? Anyone would find time and make an effort in such a thing they love. So i guess as long as you enjoy what you’re doing, go for it. It is always up to you. But just don’t forget to still take care of your body. Give yourself a time to rest. It is your foundation to everything so you have to take good care of yourself always especially when you are like me that no one else will. Make use of your time well. Think!

Live your life to the fullest. Not to the ‘foolest’. It is different.

// Student, Student, Paano ka ginawa?//

Daily Life for one week of a Benildean student.

• Hi! This is blog so ya, I’m gonna share here my daily routine on and off school. To start of, i used not to set an alarm on my phone because it’s like an automatic reaction that i woke up every 5am. From that, i often extend five minutes or more before i finally get up. Just like any other students, i hate getting up early in the morning. Seriously, who would want it? -__- But, we all have no choice. It’s just, we must get used to it. Responsibility and Displine is needed :)
• Next to that, just like any normal humans do, i take a bath, eat breakfast, prepare myself, start walking (since i stay at dormitory) and voila! I’m in the school, gonna find my room and have my class in there.

• Every lunch break then, i eat with friends. Monday and wednesday, after lunch i go next to my last class. (2:40pm) While every tuesday and thursday, i’ll just go back to dorm and sleep or sometimes go to mall just to stroll around. 

• Stated at the bullet before this that everytime i had my class finished, i just stay at my dorm re-reading my previous lessons or sometimes to the mall. I’m not a party goer. I have an fucking allergy on alcohol the reason i can’t go to parties! Ofcourse i’ll feel that awkward moment when all of my friends drink and im only with water.Shit that right? Although, i just look in it in a positive way. Atleast, i manage to be a good girl so far :) 
• So there you go, my daily routine as a benildean. Dorm -> School -> Dorm/Mall. I just wanna add that i do stuffs/things often alone. Sometimes i feel comfortable with it but sometimes i feel the loneliness and worries that there are millions of people out there and why the fuck i do things more often alone. *sigh* Well, im getting used to it though.

Okay. That’s all! :)

// When your crush says Hi…//

ryanduhhlion:

You’re all like:

“Okay ill see you later”

Then you’re like:

(via prettyprincessrock)

// “And they SCORE!” //

What are your academic and personal goals for the term? How do you plan to achieve them?

This is my first time in college so I feel like im innocent, immature or whatever from others. I’ve been in the section/s in which most of the students were tranferees. I thought it would be hard but i understand that most of us are new in the school so everyone will do some adjustments too.

My perspective about college life was this will be more stressful than highschool. I was like, “Okaaaay”. I don’t find any reason though to waste time on anything but study. This is now the start. Start of building a good record for my future;good career; success. DLS-CSB is one of the expensive schools here in Manila. I should have known how to value my mother’s sacrifices just to send me to school. That’s the reason why, since from the start(day one), I have known my purpose or goal in entering college. My family, especiall my Mom as my inspiration, I’m doing my best to get high grades as possible. I wanna be part of “Dean’s Lister”. Actually a scholar, but i don’t know how. I’m not that really talented so all i can do is to study hard and hopefully someone in the school would refer me to be a scholar. I’m not assuming but there’s still a little hope. Being part of ”Dean’s Lister” would be a great achievement for me as a student, and ofcourse, it would make my parents proud.

But before everything else, i know that i have to double my work and be resposible enough. I’m not that super genuis but with responsiblity, hardwork and faith, i know i could possibly make it.  Im eager. My friends could prove you my dedication just to be part of it. Finals isn’t over yet. I’m still trying my best and hopefully, i won’t disappoint myself. Let’s just see the result in next few months.

*crossed fingers*

// I am Pinoy, I am Benilde, I am Active! //

(Identify one current local issue and share your insights about it)  

71 remain missing in Negros Quake.

MANILA, Philippines - Seventy one people remained missing Wednesday following the magnitude 6.9 quake that struck the Visayas on Monday, authorities said.

The official death toll from Monday’s earthquake still stands at 26.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 13 of the fatalities are from Guihulngan City, 4 are from Jimalalud, 3 each from Tayasan and La Libertad, and 1 each from Bindoy, Bais, and Ayungon, all in Negros Oriental.

Most of those went missing are from Barangay Solonggon in La Libertad.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded at least 1,239 aftershocks in the area as of Wednesday morning.

Aquino in disaster zone

President Benigno Aquino spent his birthday on Wednesday visiting areas damaged by the earthquake.

The President, together with some Cabinet members and his sisters Pinky and Ballsy, went to Guihulngan and La Libertad.

He asked Guihulngan Mayor Ernesto Reyes to reopen the city’s market, so people will be able to buy food and other basic commodities.

The Health Department is also coordinating with the Philippine Air Force in airlifting those injured during the quake to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City.

The city’s damaged water pipeline is also being fixed. Local officials said some parts of the city will have water supply by Saturday. - reports from ANC (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/02/08/12/71-remain-missing-negros-quake)

(http://all-about-news.com/magnitude-6-7-earthquake-hits-negros-islands/)

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Ofcourse, i feel sorry for those people who were affected by that Earthquake. And i’ve read that after it was felt, it already killed not less than 43 people, destroyed buildings, caused land slide and buried dozen of houses. Then still 71 are missing up to this point. I’am thinking of the places where they’re possibly stuck or what. I hope they’re still alive and breathing. 

I’m not that into watching news but I am pretty happy to read that Pnoy is doing something for this. He even visit the place personally to check those affected people and gave them some help like foods and other commodities. He and the government workers also started fixing the infected areas such as damaged pipelines and others.  Again, i’m pretty satisfied for the quick response from the goverment.

We are still lucky that we’re not those people and not in our places where that *shit* Earthquake attacked. But i know that they’re still filipinos who we’re in need of help and support especially from the government. I’m still a student, a busy student i guess, but i could still help by them through praying. Wishing that they could recover as soon as possible and, hopefully they will be able to find those who are still missing. 

// Modern time St. La Salle or St. Benilde; is the spirit St. La Salle or St. Benilde still present in 2012? How?//

Yes. Because, way back years, St. Benilde was known to have deliberately learned ‘sign language’ to teach a Deaf-Mute boy Catechism and to prepare him to receive Holy Communion. Early then, St. Benilde had the heart to help children learn.

Now, the college itself offers a degree of ‘Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies (BAPDST), Multimedia Arts track,  Business Entrepreneurship track’  for the deaf people who don’t consider being physically disabled as a hindrance to reach their  dreams and goals in life. 

(Silent Steps: Breaking the silence)

http://deaf-e-news.blogspot.com/2011/02/breaking-silence.html

The college (DLS-CSB) also offers aspiring deaf students to show and build up their talents. Well, i could probably agree to their motto that ‘Let your talents lead you where you can shine!’ which is true. Follow your heart. Take yourself where your happiness is. The college will be there to guide you! 

That’s the spirit that we obtained/inherited from Saint Benilde Romançon which is still present up to now to help and guide deaf-mute people.

And about St. Lasalle, ofcourse i could say that his spirit is still present up to this point. Lasallians schools all over the world is the simplest yet the best proof of his dedication to teach young aspiring students and preapare each for the future. They also offer ’ Scholarships and Financial Assistance’ (OVERVIIEW: In keeping with its mission, De La Salle University extends financial assistance to needy but capable Filipino men and women desiring to continue educational and training programs in both the undergraduate and the graduate levels.)  http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/sfa/