Random Blah-blahs

GirlFriend: Do you like him or the idea?
Girl: I like him.
GirlFriend: That's all I need to know... Does it bother you?
Girl: A lot.
GirlFriend: Do you think about it?
Girl: All the time.
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I bumped into a very familiar face last Saturday while hanging out at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street. Saya and dyahe at the same time.

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"You have to make it stop. When you're being unfair to yourself, decide that you want to be happy and do it. The crying stops inside the prayer room, then tell God that you wanna smile again, go out of the prayer room smiling and ready to be happy again. It's all in the mind."

La,la,la,la!

Dear Eunice Zuleika,

Here is your single's love horoscope
for Monday, July 30:

If you feel uncomfortable about a certain someone or situation, your instinct might be to close your eyes, cover your ears and say loudly 'la, la, la, la!' However, your heart can learn something here. Don't shut it out.

La,la,la,la!

Dear Eunice Zuleika,

Here is your single's love horoscope
for Monday, July 30:

If you feel uncomfortable about a certain someone or situation, your instinct might be to close your eyes, cover your ears and say loudly 'la, la, la, la!' However, your heart can learn something here. Don't shut it out.

Everything and Nothing Has Changed

This is the worst position.

HAPPY BIRTHDAT TIN!

IT WAS WORTH IT. After two orders of Tequila Sunrise and one glass of Blue Kamikazee, I found myself really enjoying the party. All hail FIAMMA! Patring was sooo pretty with her blow-dried hair and LEGGINGS, TJ, Ogie and Sev represented 3B with me and I got to conspire with Patring and Thea to take a picture of me and my crush [hush hush]. Yay! I got tipsy, danced with Nina, Jess, Jackie and everyone else who was there, got to beso a lot of people, got harassed by a Alex through his cold cold glass, chain-smoked, saw Ralph smoking in his Harvard attire, got wet in the rain, went boy-watching with Thea, was dubbed as the "Hollywood after party kinda gal"... WHAT MORE CAN I ASK FOR?

It was a fruitful friday night. Thank you TIN!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL! Twas a great, great party. Woohoo!

[SINGIT]

I wanna thank Patrick for exerting effort in telling me that I looked cute while dancing. I needed that. Mwahmwah. I am so happy. Hehe.

SPIDER PIG... SPIDER PIG!

SPIDER PIG

SPIDER PIG
Does whatever a SPIDER PIG does
Can he swing
No he cant
He's a pig
LOOK OOOUUUTTT!!!!
He is a SPIDER PIG!!

It was all because of Carlo. Because it was one of those very rare moments that he was feeling social and that he was ok with the idea of spending time with other human beings, we ended up watching The Simpsons. Magdi-dinner lang ako kung magdi-dinner si Carlo.. sabi nya sige. At habang kumakain na kami sa Tokyo Tokyo, sabi ko... Carlo, nood tayo Simpsons? At ang sabi nya, GAME AKO. Wala na ito, we jumped the gun! So, the gang watched The Simpsons and we ended up laughing our hearts out. Sabi ko nga, pagod na pagod ako.

Umpisang-umpisa pa lang, ang tangi kong nasabi ay... "We paid 160 bucks para sa KARTUNS! KARTUNS KUNG KARTUNS ito! Haha. 2D talaga e no?" Peor it was definitely worth it. It was funny all the way, at least in my and Ces' perspective... sige na nga pati na rin si Carlo, Patty at Joan na nagpaka-busog sa popcorn.

It was worth it. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be happy, or who wants a quick fix on a gloomy day.

Ang sad, I was supposed to watch Ratatouille last night, paid for the tix na nga eh, pero I decided to go na lang ti Fiamma because I said yes na rin naman to Tin and well, it's not everyday that I get to party free.

I'll save the Fiamm story for another blog entry. In the meantime, go LSS! Spider PIG, the ultimate LSS at present.

Sam's Point by Point Email

I am not gonna post the whole thing, only the pertinent part with regard to my life... Point number five of her six-point email. I must say, Sam... YOU KNOW ME TOO WELL, that's why you guys are my bestest of friends.

Kaya pala when AM and I met up last night at the very sosyal Brazil Brazil in Rockwell, bigla na lang sya nagbabanggit ng mga HEART EVANGELISTA mini skirts. Nakalimutan ko na yata na capable ako magsuot ng mga ganyang bagay. I lost my ferocity in law school. Pero yeah, I am definitely gonna be back in the dating scene, kasi I need to meet new people. Alam nyo naman, we have to keep our options open. Haha.

Side kwento nga pala, before I headed to Fiamma with the party people of the law schoo, I met up with AM and her boyfriend Eric, along with the rest of their friends for some quick chat. AM and I ended up talking until I needed to go back to Starbucks and she needed to go home. Saya. I really have a social life.

Back to the very funny email, here's the excerpt:

"... 5. Set-up for Eunice. Hmm. At the back of your mind Eunice umaasa ka.
Aminin! Pero habang wala pa, mag-explore muna. Hooray!!! Panahon na para
ilabas muli ang mga tube tops at Heart Evangelista mini skirts!! Mudra is
back on the dating scene! Start naten this Sat night. Baka may kakilala yun 2
kong classmate sa Acctg. Gustung -gusto naman nila sumama eh. Divah?! =) "

Dean Raul Fabella's Farewell

I heard the news from Lips... now, I'm feeling all sentimental and nostalgic. Dean Fabella was "The Dean" of my college years... now, he's saying goodbye, with finality... [buntong-hininga]

Letter to the Alumni

Starting 1 August 2007, the UP School of
Economics will have a new dean: Dean Emmanuel "Noel" de Dios. The best years of
the UP School of Economics is ahead of us. "Camelot" is in the best of
hands!

I take this opportunity to thank you for
abiding with me through this 9-year odyssey. I especially am grateful for your
embrace of the UP School as your own personal and collective responsibility. We
started a great and fruitful partnership for the future of the School, of UP and
of the country. We can now view the facilities of UPSE with pride and a sense of
accomplishment. I decided early on that the UPSE grads are the best source of
loyal and steady patronage to sustain academic strength and relevance. You
responded with alacrity and generosity.

The bond we forged is now a new and sinewy sail
in mothership UPSE. I pray that you will continue to fill this sail with the
strength of your commitment and generosity in Dean de Dios'
watch.

Once more, thank you and God bless.
Raul
Fabella

Anecdotes re: Uncultured, Uncivilized Savages

Jo: [trying to come up with a testamentary disposition] ... My niece...
Prof: Of course you're talking about your pamangkin right? Not your tuhod?
[Sana...]

Prof: The one signing is you, a young adult at the PRIME of her life...
Arman: [whispers] Sustagen.
Euns: Ayos.

Prof: [re: Sodom and Gomorrah] Apparently, he could not find ten, either that or God double-crossed him.
[Pagbintangan ba si God?]


Prof: And the priest said, 'Buddy of Christ... Buddy of Christ... Buddy of Christ..." ayaw ko tanggapin kasi Kabarkada lang ni Kristo un binibigay nya sakin e.

[narrated by the Prof]
Priest: Almighty and Ever Liiiiiiiiiiiiiving God.
Friend: Ano ba namang Diyos yan, NAPAKAGALA! [Ah, leaving.]

Priest: Lamb of God who takes away the Siiiiiiiiiiins of the world.
Friend: Kawawa naman ang world, wala ng Rice Terraces, Taal VOlcano... [ah, scenes]

Prof: [to hotel staff] Where will I find the wash room?
Staff: Ah sir... just TORN RIGHT.
Prof: [to self] Bakit ko kaya kailangan punitin ang kanan?

TRUTH

[scenario: Ces and I are studying with all the passion we can ever have when suddenly, my phone vibrated and I, due to reflex, jolted and immediately tried to read the message.]

"Sometimes, someone can mean so much to you... that even the truth can't change your mind."
Sender: Ces

Ayun na. Wag lang di makapanggulo ang makapang-badtrip e no!

Pero may kirot talaga yang message na yan ha.

I Call It Love [Thanks Quioc for the Library Soundtrip]

I Call It Love lyrics
by Lionel Richie.

I Look At You
You Look At Me
(You Can't Help It You're Feeling Butterflies)
Its obvious,
We have Chemistry
(I think I know it cuz it feels so right)
Girl I wanted so long to know
Now Your telling me you gotta let it go
(Dont Tell Me I have to start all over again)
I Never thought that this day would come
(This is somthing that i've wanted in my life)
I relize that you're the one
(and you're telling me its time to say goodbye)
To Put this out of my heart It ain't gonna change
So it shouldn't be so easy to walk away
(You feel it I feel it lets not be tense)

(Chorus)
Baby, I Don't Know What Love Is
Maybe I'm A Fool
I Just Know What I'm Feeling
And It's All Because Of You
Don't Tell Me
I Don't Know
I Want The Truth
Cuz They Call It
We Call It
You Call It
I Call It Love

It's so clear for you to see
(dont let anybody tell you what to do)
Why they can't they just let us be happy
(i dont want to find somebody new)
If you know whats real in your heart
Then dont let them tear us apart
(Cuz you feel it I feel it Lets think this through)

(Chorus)
[ I Call It Love lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]
Baby, I Don't Know What Love Is
Maybe I'm A Fool
I Just Know What I'm Feeling
And It's All Because Of You
Don't Tell Me
I Don't Know
I Want The Truth
Cuz They Call It
We Call It
You Call It
I Call It Love

(Break)
We Have a bond thats unbreakable
And its not time to let it go
And now that we know its real
We are going to let it show
To the whole world
That I'm yours forever
and you're my girl

(Chorus)
Baby, I Don't Know What Love Is
Maybe I'm A Fool
I Just Know What I'm Feeling
And It's All Because Of You
Don't Tell Me
I Don't Know
I Want The Truth
Cuz They Call It
We Call It
You Call It
I Call It Love
(Repeat 2)

Love
They Call It Love
I Call it
Love

HOROSCOPE

Dear Eunice Zuleika,
Here is your couple's love horoscope
for Wednesday, July 25:

Why not make your wish come true if you have the means? You've been holding back because you thought sweetie might feel left out. Chances are, once you explain, they'll be thrilled that you have the opportunity.


Sometimes there's no fathoming human nature -- the good sides and the bad. You get glimpses at all parts of the spectrum. It just reminds you how fascinating and full of possibilities this world really is.

If you're not particularly inclined to go out on a romantic limb, trust your instincts and stay in your comfort zone. Of course, taking a friendly interest in others is always in order, and they'll reciprocate now.

SALAMAT at Tayo's Nagkasamang Muli

Chinky: Ano nga pala uli name nya?
Euns: Jep.
Chinky: Jep?
Euns: Oo, alam mo kung ano surname nya?
Chinky: Ano?
Euns: Pangan.
Chinky? DI nga?
Euns: Seryoso. Jep Pangan.
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Euns: Kamusta naman si Jep Pangan? Simula ngayon ang iisipin ko na ay,
"Salamat... at tayo'y nagkasamang muli.."
DIale: Gaga.
Euns: Isipin mo kung ang pangalan mo Jep Pangan. O kaya, Chucky Tan...
Pwede din Jep Lee.
Ces: Pota.

TSISMIS from the Student Council

For this week, Your SC, brings to you:

Org Recruitment Week (Fiesta!!!)
When: July 23-27, 1:00-6:00pm
Where: 3rd floor
Project Heads: Melodie Ylagan (09177956342) and Juancho Hernandez (09179839956)
Pista na! Join na!

Mock Midterm Examinations
(in cooperation with the Teehankee Center)
When: July 26, 4:00pm
Where: Teehankee Center
Contact person: Joey Sunga (09063159515)
Freshmen, grab this opportunity to know more about the upcoming midterm examinations. Get tips from the upperclassmen in dealing with exam jitters and how-to's in answering your exams. Ika nga nila, Knowing is half the battle!

UAAP na! Ateneo v. DLSU!!!
When: July 26, game starts 4:00pm
Where: Atrium, in front of the LSAC
Let the old rivalries rise!!! Animo La Salle ka ba o One big fight?! Come to school in your school colors--green or blue!

So SC, meron pa ba?!

Syempre meron pa!

The Multiply site of the SC is up and running. Add us up!!!
http://ateneolawsc0 8.multiply. com
Huwag magpahuli sa mga pinakamainit na kaganapan sa inyong SC.

At isa pang hirit...

If you have any comments and suggestions that you would like the SC to know, don't hesitate to contact us by either emailing us at ateneolaw_studentco uncil_08@ yahoo.com. ph or approaching any of your friendly SC officers.



--Your SC 2007-2008

POSTECRET

Aww.

[sa elevator]
Euns: Hey Alvin.
ALvin: Hey.
Euns: Kamusta?
Alvin: Pagod na ako... Monday pa lang.
Euns: Don't worry, things'll be better.
Alvin: Sana mag-dila ka... anghel ka nanaman eh.
Euns: Aww.

Alam Mo Naman Eh...

YM Conversation

Friend: Hey, kamusta?
Euns: Ito.
Friend: Are you finally seeing someone?
Euns: Alam mo naman ang sagot dyan e.
Friend: You always fall for the wrong ones.
Euns: Not true.
Friend: I know you too well. Chances are, you're feeling insecure at present.
Euns: Ha?
Friend: Kasi... if you're ok you'd say yes you're seeing someone or come up with a witty answer instead of, "Ito."
Euns: Not true.
Friend: So true.
Euns: Ikaw kasi e, pinagpalit mo ko.
Friend: Ikaw kasi.
Euns: Ano?
Friend: Di mo ko gusto.
Euns: We weren't meant to be.
Friend: Why?
Euns: I don't know.
Friend: See?
Euns: See what?
Friend: You always fall for the wrong guys. You fall for guys who aren't interested.
Euns: Err. Thanks ha.
Friend: You are in love with the chase.
Euns: I am in love with the idea of falling in love.
Friend: Pero you're happy?
Euns: Very.
Friend: I'm happy too.
Euns: You deserve to be.
Friend: Sabihin mo rin yan sa sarili mo.
Euns: [euns, you deserve to be happy]
Friend: Haha. Seryoso. Alam mo naman eh.
Euns: Sana.
Friend: Euns, di mo kailangan mahirapan. Di mo rin kailangan masaktan.
Euns: Baka kailangan.
Friend: Masokista.
Euns: Ibabalik ko sa'yo ito... "Alam mo naman eh."
Friend: *hug
Euns: Salamat.
Friend: For?
Euns: ALways being there when I need you.
Friend: Alam mo naman eh.

I am Very Talented...

"Talent mo talaga yan no? You find unique ways to ruin beautiful things..."
-Japhet

Ok, that was a good one. Japhet dropped that line while we were drinking our hearts out at Pier One last Saturday along with Sam. I don't know if I should believe him, but I know that at the back of my mind, I have some history of ruining good things... but I guess it's part of growing up, of learning and of becoming a better person. In my entire existence, I have only asked two people out.. that again is contrary to popular belief that I am very liberated. I never did and will never regret what I did, maybe it's because when I did that, I was prepared to get hurt. It was like THE DEAD END. It was the make or break of everything. What may be deduced from it is that I am not a fan of cliffhangers.

Of course it's expected that I'd say it wasn't and isn't my attention to ruin great things or to pre-empt beautiful futures, it's just that I am not comfortable with the existence of issues in my life because I end up wasting my time thinking about them. I am a thinker, to the extreme sense of that word... I am capable of halting everything until I get the conclusion or the end of a story. I am not a fan of what if's, of what could've been's and of if only's because I want to be in control. After all, it's my happiness that is at stake here.

What's the point of this whole entry? This is a declaration that I refuse to acknowledge the accusation that I ruin good things. In fact, I would love for good things to come my way and do stay... it's just that most of the time, they don't. I don't harbour ill-feelings, I don't even find it in my heart to get angry with people who may have unintentionally and intentionally hurt me along the way. It is because if they were able to hurt me, chances are, I love them or I care for them. That will justify why I would still want them to be in my life... they have become my friends. I never let go because when I decide that I want them in my life, I do want them. This is applicable to romantic partners, friends, even acquaintances. What you see is what you get. What you feel is what I want you to feel. Never will I intentionally make people's lives miserable because I don't believe that anyone deserves to be such.

I still go out with men I used to date once in a while, some of whom did hurt me deeply, but after all the pain, the friendship and the memories of good times remain. I am very talented, and my closest friends can attest to the fact that I am very strong. People ask me how I am able to easily move on, I say moving on is a decision too. In the same way that everything that could shape our lives will boil down to how we decide to act. At a certain point, you have to be able to tell yourself that it has to stop. You have to be able to tell yourself that you don't deserve to be treated that way. At some point, you must realize that you are worthy to be happy.

I pray everyday asking God to never take away my optimism. So far, He hasn't. In fact, I have high hopes for something that could happen in the near future. It may or may not happen, but I guess the best part of it all is that I did what I had to do. If things don't go the way I want them to go, it wasn't meant to be. And if they do, then I can look back and smile knowing that I had something to do with it.

I am not letting go yet. I still believe. I still hope.

Saturday is Gimmick Day

After the Avilon Zoo thing, I met up with Nate, Sam and Japh for yet another round of kwentuhan and catching up. Sam's too happy to tell us about the "we look up to you" moments that she had in her classes, Nate was too happy to get a tour from me at the Library and Japh was too happy that he brought a box of brownies for us to munch on.

It was a typical afternoon, if only we were still in UP, but the change in venue [Rockwell of course] and the changes in our lives [sa ano mang aspeto] made our conversations richer.

Then we decided to go to Market Market so I can go shopping. Sam, Japh and I ended our day by staying at Pier One until 1 in the morning.

I am happy that I am seeing them more often, I need them so I can be saner.

The ILLUSION of a FRIDAY NIGHT GIMMICK......

... became a reality.

It started out with the controversial one-piece ensemble, which I justified by saying that "I am trying to create an illusion that I have a date on a Friday night", I texted Nate to meet with me at Starbucks, he said yes and then the rest was history. Abby, Nate / Atoy and Japhet met up with me to catch up at Starbucks... It was of course a fun, fun, fun night. A few hours after we had to say goodbye but my night didn't there.

Ces and I proceeded to Dencio's at around 12 midnight to drink and be merry with the sisters. We ended up closing Dencio's again, man, two straight weeks. Yebah!

I have a life.

I am finally, finally doing things that are outside law school. I think I have completely adapted. Dapat lang, after more than two years ba naman e.

Nate: Bakit ang conservative mo ngayon?
Euns: Ces, sabi ko sa'yo e!
Ces: Conservative, napaka-controversial nga ng damit nya today.
Nate: Kasi sa UP, normal lang yan e.
Ces: I can just imagine.

The POTTER Experience

Never ask a law student if he / she liked a film because chances are, he'll / she'll say yes... Why? Because anything that will distract us from the scary and gloomy world that is the law school is welcome.

The other night, we had an official "Girls Nightout", Haze, Ces and I embarked on yet another journey towards finally stopping our loser streak, we finally watched Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix. We enjoyed it, in the same way that we enjoyed anything that we did together.. we were literally laughing the whole flick, although we understand that it was supposed to be a dark film. Yeah we got depressed when Sirius Black died, but I will never forget the TORRID KISSING Scene of Cho Chang and Harry. Ang nasabi ko na lang, "Bakit naman kasi may torrid na kissing scene? Bata pa sila!! Yan ang nagagawa ng mahabang sexual tension e."

But seriously, we enjoyed it, kahit na sabi nga ni Ces, "Hanggang dito ba naman may love life parin na issue?". It was a wonderfully-made film, although not loyal to the book, i think it gave justice to it. We are sooo looking forward to the next part.

Caveat: [looks at Chris] I hate Nate for watching it on Imax. I'm sure it was a more pleasant experience.

Got this from KIRA

“My girlfriend, Nicole, is unlike any other girl I’ve dated,” says Greg, 36. “She can dance all night, chat up anyone, and gives me lots of breathing room. All my buddies are jealous of me, and I don’t blame them. I’d be jealous of me too.”

Just like there was something about Cameron Diaz’s Mary—whose je ne sais quoi made men fake handicaps just to be near her—there’s something about Greg’s girlfriend too. She’s in another league. Hell, she’s in the Girlfriend Hall of Fame. She’s the girl men brag about to their buddies when she’s theirs and sigh over when she’s not.

But before you turn green with envy, understand that these all-star g.f.s aren’t born with a rare gift to bring men to their knees. No, somewhere along the way—maybe even after a relationship or two gone wrong—they learned the secrets that can snag a commitment out of even the biggest player. But what are these irresistible tricks—and how can you make them work for you?

To find out, we conducted an exclusive online survey, asking men what traits separate a most-wanted chick from her just-okay counterparts. Tons of guys were psyched to speak their minds—and their top turn-ons were surprisingly similar. They made perfectly clear that their dream date isn’t an impossible blend of Elizabeth Hurley, Lara Croft, and Katie Couric but a mix of seven personality traits that any woman can easily acquire. So without further ado, here are the crucial qualities of gold-medal girlfriends.

1. She can win anyone over
Whew! You’ve finally snagged the guy you want, so you can relax, put your chick charisma on the shelf, and stop worrying about impressing anyone for a while, right? Guess again. In the piles of survey responses we pored over, we found that the overwhelming majority of guys totally dig the same thing: a woman who can work a room—whether it’s a formal business dinner or a keg party—and charm everyone in it. “Most men want a girlfriend who will fit into his life and make him look important,” says Kathleen Mojas, Ph.D., a clicnical psychologist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, who specializes in relationships. “Winning over the people who are important in his life is a crucial part of that.”

Nick, 26, agrees wholeheartedly. “My girlfriend’s personality is magnetic. She’s extremely smart and witty, and people are naturally drawn to her. Whenever I introduce her to anyone new, they always ask, ‘How did you get so lucky?’”

And Nick’s babe doesn’t have anything you don’t—she’s just learned how to bring what’s inside to the surface. Next time you’re at a party or a family gathering with your guy, shrug off self-consciousness and make a point to show your true colors. If you’re tense, recount a funny story or just speak your mind—“Can you believe that…?” regarding something you feel strongly about to help yourself loosen up. You’ll be surprised how being a little outspoken goes a long way toward making you shine.

2. She makes sex an adventure
News flash: Men like sex. Okay, so you knew that. You figure that as long as you put out, they’re happy, right? Not necessarily, according to the guys we heard from, most of whom had super strong opinions on the subject. “Nothing keeps me interested like a woman who has a real sexual range, who keeps mixing things up sexually,” says one representative respondent. So it’s not getting it “right” that keeps him coming back for more, it’s constant experimentations. “I need a woman who can make sweet love one night, then turn around and be a wild woman the next,” one forthright fellow confessed.

And the experts agree. “Men get bored fast,” says Carole Atlman, Ph.D., a Las Vegas sex therapist and author of Be Your Own Sex Therapist (Casper Publishing, 1999). “To keep him excited about sex, you have to keep him guessing.” A good rule of thumb: Every third time you do it, try to introduce something radically new. Spring a funky position on him, wear a new piece of lingerie, or introduce a little kinky play with a pair of handcuffs. You’ll keep him coming back for more every time you prompt him to ask, “What’s next?”

3. She’s one of the guys—sometimes
Yes, letting your girlie guard down every once in a while can score you some serious points, insist most of the guys who spoke their minds in our survey. “I love it when a woman can just be herself around my friends,” one respondent wrote. And it’s clear why. “Women who drop the over-enthusiastic need to always look and act perfectly feminine come across as natural and confident,” says Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dating (Alpha Books, 1999). “Men are naturally drawn to them.”

“When I was first dating my fiancé, he as dying for me to go to a professional wrestling match with him,” says Julia, 24. “It was the last way I wanted to spend a Sunday, but he wanted me to go so badly, I gave in.” Julia screamed her head off during the matches and drank way too much cheap beer. In short, it was their best date ever. “He loved it that I got down and dirty for him and was super appreciative later that night, if you know what I mean,” she says. “Now I volunteer to watch wrestling with him. His buddies are dumbfounded and weak with envy.” So go ahead and root for his team, knock back a beer with his buds, and just generally stay cool with his comrades.

4. She struts her stuff
Contrary to Hollywood propaganda, the women who wow men don’t always look like Heidi Klum or Nicole Kidman—they’re women who act like they do. At least that’s what most of our survey guys told us. “There’s nothing sexier than a woman who loves her body,” said one guy. “I dated a girl for a long time who was so self-conscious about her small breasts and round butt that she’d never take her T-shirt off at the beach and refused to wear shorts in public—even though I thought she looked fantastic.” Eventually he broke up with her and found someone new who—though fuller-figured than his last girlfriend—loves to show off her body. “She walks around like she’s God’s gift to men, and it’s such a turn on,” he raves.

So ditch the urge to fixate on flaws—and perfect playing up your assets. Try remembering every sweet thing he says about (or does to!) the parts you obsess most over. If he loves the curve of your tummy, for example, try to see it through his eyes—something soft and warm and sexy. “While it may be impossible to shake the societal pressure to have a perfect body, keep your anxiety to yourself when you’re out with him,” sasy Mojas. It’s simply no fun to be around someone who’s always obsessed with what they eat and how they look—especially if they are thin and totally gorgeous in his eyes.

5. She never goes psycho
One of the biggest girlfriend no-nos according to the guys we surveyed is letting your emotions constantly run amok. “If I have to live in fear of my girlfriend freaking out or breaking down on a daily basis, I’m outta there,” says one respondent. The two most dreaded emotional excesses: being hyper suspicious and crying at the drop of a hat.

Twenty-eight-year-old Trey has watched suspicious girlfriends read his buddies the riot act and is so relieved that his honey, Sara, does not freak out like that. Sara’s cool conduct is especially impressive considering that Trey has stayed friends with his ex-girlfriend, Lynn. “Most women couldn’t handle the fact hat my ex and I still talk on the phone every couple of months or so, but Sara jokes about it,” he says.

As for tears, Gary, 35, has dated several self-reliant women who were also total emotional messes. “Occasional tears are okay, but these women were always crying about one thing or another I did to upset them,” he says. “It drove me crazy enough to end the relationships. Now I’m with a woman who has it under control. Sure, she cries during sad movies, but she doesn’t have the daily breakdowns.”

What can you do to stem a high emotional tide? “First of all, as soon as you feel yourself overwhelmed with emotion, take time-out,” says Kuriansky. If you’re with him, simply say you need a break because you feel on the brink. Then talk yourself down from the emotional ledge or dial up your best bud for a reality check. “Sometimes just talking to a friend for a few minutes is all you need to get things back in perspective,” Kuriansky says. Once you have your emotions under control, sit down with him and talk matter-of-factly about whatever is making you feel unhinged—odds are, you’ll find out it was no big deal in the first place.

6. She gives him freedom to do his thing
It’s official: 24-7 is not a term that a man eagerly applies to romantic relationships—even when he is really into you. The men who spilled secrets online said that “clinginess” is the surest road to relationship disaster. “My number one qualification for a girlfriend is that she give me space to pursue my outside interests,” reported one survey respondent seriously into music. Explains Kuriansky,” Even though your first instinct may be to grab on to him so he doesn’t get away, it’ll backfire. Being too clingy is the quickest way to lose him.”

So whatever you do, resist the temptation to be his shadow, call him constantly, or nag about his spending time without you. This good old-fashioned reverse psychology works whether it’s a business meeting, Wednesday Night Basketball, or even the classic guys’ night out. So Kuriansky advises making casual suggestions, like, “Hey, you haven’t seen Stephen in ages. Why don’t you guys get together on Friday?”

That strategy worked wonders for Lucy, 28, a public relations manager. “My boyfriend is a sports fanatic and loves to watch Sunday games with his buddies,” she says. “So I started an all-girl Sunday card-playing group so he wouldn’t feel obliged to hang out with me. I never mentioned why I scheduled my group the way I did, but I could tell he appreciated it. I’m convinced my ploy had something to do with the fact that after a few months of Sundays apart, he proposed!”

7. She’s strong and independent
Since letting him have his space struck our survey guys as key, we weren’t surprised when they cited “desperation” as the quality most likely to drive them away. “I had this one girlfriend who used to grasp at my clothing all the time to pull me closer to her,” recounts one respondent. “It totally drove me crazy because it represented how needy she was in all aspects of the relationship. Not surprisingly, chicks who have a complete life and interests of their own and who honestly and truly don’t need a man are the ones who effortlessly attract the male species like bees to honey. “A strong, independent woman takes the burden off of a man to take care of her—emotionally and socially,” says Mojas. “And that’s a huge relief to him.”

The key to seeming super strong and secure? “Having your own activities and interests outside of your relationship gives you an air of mystery, independence, and sex appeal when you’re not around and makes him want you more when you are,” explains Kuriansky. So continue your pottery class on Wednesday, yoga with your best friend on Sunday mornings, and otherwise maintain your “pre-him” existence. “In the earlier stages of a relationship, aim to have at least two nights apart for every one together,” advises Kuriansky. “If you’re living together, try to go out with your friends or to a class at least twice a week.”

Cara, 26, says she kept up her sans-man life even after she started dating her boyfriend, Kevin. “After about six months, Kevin said that one of the reasons he was so drawn to me was that I wasn’t manically into the relationship,” says Cara. “Because he didn’t feel like I was watching his every move, he relaxed—and felt comfortable enough to open up and tell me he loved me.”

Zoo-wariwariwap

I'm surfing the net at present with Nate just beside me, we're finally starting our plan to conquer Ateneo one college at a time. As usual, ang mantra ay, "Kami ang makapangyarihan." haha.

Anyway, this blog entry is about my trip to the zoo today with the Kids of the ALS Staff. It was tiring but overflowing with fun and of course with my favorite people on earth, KIDS. I "mothered" two kids, Elay and Jessa whom Ana and I immediately found the need to give theme songs to... To Elay of course, we used the "Under my umbrella, ELAY ELAY ELAY ei ei..." part and to Jessa we sang, "JESSA smile away... JESSA smile away..."

The giant fish was just that, GIANT. And it's aggressive, which made it more of a "character."

Joan, Ana and I were sooooo excited to go to the Zoo that we didn't mind waking up for a 7:30 meet up, actually, it's a problem that had to be conquered by Joan and I because Ana IS DEFINITELY A MORNING PERSON.

I had to carry Elay around when she declared that she's tired, although she isn't a toddler anymore and as much as I liked carrying her, I have my physical limits. Jessa, on the other hand, threw up while we were on our way to the zoo which kind of made me think of why people who sit beside me always end up sick. [wink wink] Must be really me.

I also met Juliana, Ate Marissa's kid, who's uber adorable. Love, love, love her english-speaking , pretty me personality.

It was another great way to end my boring week, and two weeks before midterms, I am happy to announce that I actually have a life.

Woohoo!!

Avilon Zoo was great and I would recommend those who are young and young at heart to visit it one of these days.

Congratulations to Vina Padilla for a successful event and to everyone who volunteered, thank you for making it a heartwarming and uhmm, memorable Saturday.

Next year ulit!

[PS: Ipe, upload our pictures already! Un sa GK at un today, at un picture ko kahapon when I wore my controversial one-piece colorful kung colorful ensemble.

My Birthday Song

this was the number one song when I was born...

Hello

Lionel Richie

I've been alone with you
Inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips
A thousand times
I sometimes see you
Pass outside my door

Hello!
Is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted
And my arms are open wide
Because you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much
I love you

I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again
How much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello!
I've just got to let you know
Because I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely?
Or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying I love you

Hello!
Is it me you're looking for?
Becuase I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely?
Or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying I love you

Elliot and I were talking during one of yosi breaks about how our birthdays may be connected to our lives right now... Kasi, Jeno Sanchez and Atty. Candelaria both have the same birthdays... kaya matalino sila.

At ako, pinanganak ng ELEKSYON, kaya magulo ang buhay ko. Ayos!

Illegal Possession of "Firearms"

Prof: Let's say that Mr. Conejos shows you his firearm.
Euns: [laughs silently... alone]
Prof: I mean, his firearm that explodes...
Euns: [Euns laughs with the class]
Prof: I mean, his firearm that fires bullets...
Class: [tawa na talaga ito!]
Prof: Kayo naman iba agad ang iniisip nyo e.
Euns: ANg lungkot na di pa sya nagbibiro, tumatawa na ako. That says a lot about me.

Prof: Where's your Batsheeba?
David: Sir, probably in Greenhills.

Prof: [starts to ask a question when he was unintentionally interrupted by Cindy] Sandali lang, di pa ako tapos.. nasa foreplay pa lang e! I promise, it's gonna be good.
Class: [noooooooooooo! Disturbing mental images!]

Hehe... "Reserved Optimism".

Horoscope:

Wow, something has definitely gotten in to you, Eunice, because you are looking gorgeous! It is more than just the new clothes or makeup that you may have invested in recently. You have an inner confidence and glow that is quite noticeable. If you are currently involved with someone special, expect to be swept off your feet tonight. If there isn't a significant someone in your life, keep your eyes open today. As you walk down the street you are bound to receive admiring glances. One of those glances you might want to return.

Paopao Still Remains...

Paopao: I think my professor hates me.
Euns: But Paopao, you're lovable!!!
Paopao: I know, pero galit sya sa akin.
EUns: Basta, you are lovable... don't let anyone make you think otherwise...
Paopao: THank you. You are lovable too!

Paopao is like a quick sugar fix, he made my night and made me remember how fun it is to just laugh.

"Wag mo iisipin na mas matalino sya sa'yo kasi di mo masagot un tanong nya.. hindi ko naman sinasabi na di sya matalino pero kasi PUTANGINA kung sya un magtatanong malamang alam nya un sagot... Subukan mo sya tanungin about heteroskedasticity at autocollinearity tingnan natin kung masagot nya!"

It's been a while since I heard those economic terms and that made me realize how much I miss him. Paopao is like the only person that can immediately make me feel good by just being there.

Pao: Isipin mo na lang if you feel low that you are STAR-stuffed...
Euns: That sounds good, but I don't think I get it.
Pao: Everything in this world is made of the same material that form a
star.. you're full of stars.
Euns: Awww.. I'm "star-material".

"Yan kasi ang hirap sa mga tao, sa mga pangyayari sa buhay natin, madalas
natin ialis ang ibang tao sa tamang konteksto nila.. basta pag nasaktan tayo,
iniisip na lang natin na bad sila when in fact, di naman nila sinasadya..."

"Meron tayong tinatawag na ego hurt... un ung pag may nasabi o nagawang
masama un iba sa'yo, imbes na you just let it go, isip ka lang ng isip hanggang
sa di mo namamalayan na ikaw na lang ang naapektuhan... EGO HURT."

Thank you Paopao. I needed that.

TSISMIS from the Ateneo Law Student Council

For this week, Your SC, brings to you:

Blood Drive
July 20, 12:00-5:00pm
Atrium (area in front of LSAC)
Ground Floor
Project Head: Krisette Lu (0919.369.6326)

Party for the Ateneo Staff Kids*
July 21, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Avilon Zoo
Montalban, Rizal
Project Head: Vina Padilla (0921.815.7198)

*Everything will be provided for by your SC. (food, transportation, entrance to zoo) So take this opportunity to be an ate/kuya for a day to the kids of our beloved ateneo staff (sila kuya guards, kuya blue boys, ate blue girls, ate cashier, kuya cashier, kuya librarian. ate librarian, at marami pang iba.) Sila naman ang pagserbisyuhan natin.

Your SC 2007-2008

TO Batch 2009 of the Ateneo

Here's the link to the list of Thesis Topics from 1990 - 2006:

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/ateneolaw2 009/files/ compiled_ thesis_list. doc

Thanks Patring.

Let's Help our Friends in Palma!

Dear All,


Undoubtedly, a lot of students live in the Palma area due to its proximity to the school. And most of them prefer to study outside of their homes late at night, for one reason or another.

Problem is, if one is on foot, there is only one reasonable entrance to the Palma area, and this is through Palma Street itself. And the Palma Street gate closes at exactly 12 midnight. Consequently, those who live in that area literally have to crawl underneath or climb the gate of Palma , just to get home if they happened to study out that night.

This was brought to the SC's attention recently. As our action, your SC requested one of the Palma residents to write a letter to us so we can have more teeth when we request the Rockwell Administration for possible concessions.

Sadly, there are only a few signatures on that letter. It is because of this that we are bringing this to the attention of the whole student body. May we request the student body, especially the residents of Palma to please sign that letter. We will post that letter in the SC Board.

Please help your SC with this endeavor. And with its other endeavors ahead.

God bless us all. =)


-Your SC '08

Officially Happier

I guess things can fall into their proper places if you just do something about it.

No regrets.

Thank you.

I know it was worth it.

Ehem...

Dear Eunice Zuleika,

Here is your horoscope for Wednesday, July 18.
Playing it safe doesn't have to equal boring -- you're living proof of that. You perform your everyday tasks with such zest and vigor that the people around you are inspired. You lead (and teach) by example.

It could be the moment to take that online or real-time flirtation to the next level. The stars say you're extra hot -- if they say no, then you can move on to the next certain somebody, and if it's yes, well, who knows?

Some people have a take-it-or-leave-it attitude toward love, but not you -- you're conscientious and responsible and yet you still know how to keep romance exciting. Your sweetheart was lucky to snap you up!

Scary Shit Horoscope

There is never a good time to tell someone bad news, but there are ways of easing the blow. So if you need to deliver a harsh message to someone you love, make sure you're ready to offer them some emotional support, should they need it. Give yourself plenty of time for this conversation, and definitely do not do it over the phone or via email! You can turn a potentially unpleasant experience for them into a rewarding and bonding experience for the both of you.

Ayus. Bad news ba un?

Buntong-hininga

"You don't have to initially or at all like everything or something, you just have to consider them"

"Look beyond the paint. Let us try to open our minds to a new idea."

Monalisa Smile

Hindi Posible...

... na mag-iwan ng kapansin-pansing espasyo ang isang bagay na di naman nag-okupa ng espasyo na un.

Pero sabi nga nila, "Walang imposible." At mahirap sukatin ang espasyo.

Tawa Naman

"Ang love parang mercantilism... kung ayaw bilin nung tao ung puso mong binebenta mo, CONQUER THEM."
-Euns to Ana, during International Economic Law class

Prof: Who are you? [scary tone]
Jeno: Sanchez sir.
Prof: So, you are related to Caridad Sanchez.
[ayun na]

Student: [blahblahblah] the guy...
Prof: Guy?
Studentl: Guy?
Prof: it's Male! "Guy", ano un NORA AUNOR?!

Prof: [blahblahblah] to erect you framework...
Euns: [to Ana] Ana, "erect your framework" daw.
Ana: Ikaw talaga. Pag ikaw ang nagsasabi.

Prof: At a certain point YOU HAVE TO TAKE A STAND.
Euns: I have to take a stand. [tingin sa malayo]

"Ganda" to their Eyes

I love kids.

I say this with all passion and sincerity that I can ever find within me. That's why my whole soul lit up when we, the volunteers for the Gawad Kalinga project of the Student Council, were welcomed by a group of kids as we enter their community. At that certain moment I realized that it was going to be worth my Sunday and that it's probably one of the very few good decisions that I've made this semester...

Their warmth, their ability to make you feel appreciated, that spark of hope that you see in their eyes everytime you assure them that if they do what they are told, things'll be better never fail to make me feel calm and assured too. It's very therapeutic to be surrounded by kids who are full of life, who are willing to have fun with you, to sing, laugh and to dance with you... never minding how complicated the real world is, never minding that you only met. It's that trust that they give you once you put yourself out there... it really is a glimpse of what the world should be. It's a glimpse of how people should think. No hidden questions, no underlying meanings, it's all visible and honest, it's a gamut of beautiful things waiting to be enjoyed and indulged in.

Every hug, every kiss, every tug in the arm, every smile, every ask for help, every look, every game, every dance step, every story, every song, every colored page... everything that's been given to me by them are treasured. One of the kids made me promise that I won't erase their pictures in my phone... one of the kids made me promise that I'll come back... one of the kids asked me if I can just live there. They even call me "Ganda" for crying out loud, kids don't lie remember? Haha... I felt rejuvenated, I felt overwhelmed by gratitude, I felt loved...

I love kids. I feel that they're God's way of telling me not to lose that OPTIMISM that I always pray for. They're God's way of showing me how beautiful and simple things really are. It was definitely a sign, the sign that I've been praying for the whole week.

I still believe. After all, I'm "Ganda" to their eyes... and to my eyes, they are GANDAS and GWAPOS... I will come back. It's my turn to give them something.

Catherine: Ate, asawa mo ba un? [Tingin kay ____]
Euns: Hindi no...
Catherine: E sino asawa mo? sya? [Turo kay _____]
Euns: [Pwede rin.] Ha? Hindi, haha...
Catherine: Sinong asawa mo?
Euns: [boyfriend nga wala din e.. argh] Wala pa ako asawa.
Catherine: E bakit?
Euns: [kung alam ko lang din kung bakit] Kasi bata pa ako.. katulad mo, pag bata pa, kailangan mag-aral muna mabuti para matupad natin un mga pangarap natin. Diba? Promise mo na mag-aaral ka mabuti ha?
Catherine: Promise!

Memoirs of a Casino Filipino Virgin

Yes, it was my first time to actually see and feel what the "Casino Filipino fever" is all about and boy am I glad that gave in... It started pretty uneventful, we were charming our way to finding more people to play poker with us.. and then I was dared to play Poker.. in an actual tournament. At first I got sort of scared, but then I said, waddaheck... It's just a freaking poker game.

The rest was history. I managed to stay until there were only two tables left, it was quite an accomplishment especially since it was a first for me. We met a lot of wonderful people, our table was the noisiest and most energetic [no thanks to me, it was more because of Mr. Glasses]. Ces got her "gadget" and Odie got the second prize... Woohoo! He even gave us 5 thou worth of chips, from which we earned two thousand bucks. Ang saya-saya.

The most exciting part was... Ces found a "one night only" love team and I felt like a woman when this guy gave me his chair upon hearing me say, "I wanna sit here but I don't have a chair." That of course is indicative of his eavesdropping [which in some way makes him creepy] but I couldn't care less. It was a sweet gesture anyway.

Thanks to the sisses for quite an exquisite evening. Let's do this again! Congratulations everyone!

Pahabol na Katatawanan

Natawa lang ako kay Odee kasi di sya marunong mag-upload ng picture sa yahoogroup. Nagkaron kami ng on the spot na session at may natutunan syang skill from me.

Yess. Marunong na mag-upload. Congrats. Umabot ng law school na "techie na techie" ah.

Ultimate LSS as of the moment.

DO YOU KNOW

Do you know?Do you know?

Do you know what it feels like loving someone
that’s in a rush to throw you away?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?

Do you know what it feels like to be the last one
to know the lock on the door has changed?

Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?

If birds flying south is a sign of changes
At least you can predict this every year
Love, you never know the minute it ends
suddenlyI can’t get it to speak
Maybe if I knew all the things it took to save us
I could fix the pain that bleeds inside of me
Look in your eyes to see something about me
I’m standing on the edge
and I don’t know what else to give.

Do you know what it feels like loving someone
that’s in a rush to throw you away?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?

Do you know what it feels like to be the last one
to know the lock on the door has changed?

Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?

How can I love you?How can I love you?How can I love you?How can I love you?

If you just don’t talk to me, babe.
I flow through my act
There's a question: Is she needed?
And decide all the man I can ever be.
Looking at the last 3 years like I did
I could never see us ending like this.
(Do you know?)

[Do You Know
Seeing your face no more on my pillow
Is a scene that’s never ever happened to me.
(Do you know?)
But after this episode I don’t see
You could never tell the next thing life could be
Do you know what it feels like loving someone
that’s in a rush to throw you away?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?
Do you know what it feels like to be the last one
to know the lock on the door has changed?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?

Do you know what it feels like loving someone
that’s in a rush to throw you away?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?
Do you know what it feels like to be the last one
to know the lock on the door has changed?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?
(Do you know?)(Do you know?)(Do you know?)(Do you know?)

Do you know what it feels like loving someone that’s in a rush to throw you away?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?
Do you know what it feels like to be the last one to know the lock on the door has changed?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?
Do you know what it feels like loving someone that’s in a rush to throw you away?
(Do you know how it feels?)
Do you know what it feels like to be the last one to know the lock on the door has changed?
Do you know, do you know, do you know, do ya?
(Do you know how it feels?)

(Do you know? Do you know? Do you know? Do ya?)(Do you know? Do you know? Do you know? Do ya?)

Because Koko is Still a Source of Joy

Ang masasabi ko lang, "Aww..." Just because called me this afternoon to say that HE MISSES ME. I soooooooooooooo love my SOURCE OF JOY. While having a break in his meeting, he chose to chat a little.

The reason for this blog entry is his revelation that his date last week was his mom and he went to watch... [drumroll please!] The Christina Aguilera Concert. In his words, "Paaaan kami e." Yeah, I kinda figured that out because unlike Ces and I who contemplated on going to The Fort to eavesdrop on the concert, Koko and his mom BOUGHT tickets. Paaan na Paaaan nga kayo.

Then he went on to discuss his thesis topic suggestion with me.

Koko, hurry back to Manila!!! I miss you soooooo muuch. And well, the last time you went here, I know you wanted to grill me about the boyfriend. Me no boyfriend no more. Never had, I guess. Kaya wag ka na magtampo na di ko napakilala sa'yo.

Yihee, kinikilig na yan, may isang entry na para sa kanya lang. =P

The Need to be Encompassed

“Once you lose someone, you have to replace him with something bigger. A broken heart does not mend but is encompassed by a bigger heart. Love prevails, though it is transformed."
- Aleli Pansacola Crespo

In a relationship, one heart will always be bigger than the other... I want to be encompassed, I need to be encompassed. My heart is too tired that it has become bigger not because of love but because of constant bumps it had to endure.

Mumo-moment Parin

"If you want peace and quiet, you go to the desert."

-Atty. Tesoro

Prof: Can you eat COPRA?
Stude: No sir. Don't know what copra is.

[naglalakad kami papunta sa washroom]
Deo: [pabigla-bigla] Sinong pinakagwapo sa Meteor Garden?
Euns: [contemplative silence] Nahihirapan talaga ako magdesisyon.

Prof: A home is not a good?
Ces: Yes sir.
Prof: Why? Is it BAD?

Ces: It's in the RR sir.
Prof: What RR?
Euns: [whispers to Ana] Herrera.

Noooooooooooo.

Dear Eunice Zuleika,Here is your single's love horoscope for Thursday, July 12:

You're extra in touch with feelings now, both your own and those of the people around you. It all makes you a little more tenderhearted, in a really wonderful way. Open up and let the emotions flow.

Today is such a Light Day

I have the time to go to the lib and update everything because I am not on deck in Torts, I read as far as possible for Tax and of course our Labor prof didn't go to class the last time so I basically "studied" what's gonna be discussed today.

I got to eat free ice cream today... Yay! What great timing.

I still hope for the best. Thanks Jan for calling, Patty and Rach for staying.

David, Arman and Pepe for the comic relief. Nect time talaga, sa Tondo naman. Haha.

Mahirap...

... sabihin ang mga bagay na sa tingin mo di naman makakabuti pa sa sitwasyon.
... tapusin ang mga bagay na di naman nagsimula.
... simulan ang mga bagay na di mo alam kung paano matatapos.
... umiyak sahil sa mga bagay na di mo alam kung karapat-dapat ba.
... kung nag-umpisang walang problema at natuto kang maniwala para lang malaman na meron lang palang WALA sa paniwala.
... maglakad-lakad kung may posibilidad na madapa at magkasugat ng di mo namamalayan.
... maging masaya kung malulungkot ka din pala.
... magdesisyon at malaman na nagkamali ka.
... maging bahagi ng isang komedya.

Still I Rise

Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

--------

got this from Anj's site

Back in the Ballgame

My close friend from a long time ago, Carlo, texted me today saying that he misses me. I should really make it a habit to catch up with friends that I haven't seen for a long time, if only so I can take my mind off law school and anything related to it.

The stress is beginning to catch up on me, for the nth time, and the sad part is... everyone around me is stressed too. Which leaves me with the brilliant idea of finding emotional support from people who are in the OUTSIDE WORLD [meaning, outside law school].

I really should start "bumping into people" again. I miss the social butterfly in me.

Buntong-hininga.

Sabi ni Sarj, "we should get payong."

ang sabi ko naman, "saan nakakabili ng payong na pipigilan ka mabasa ng sarili mong luha?"

Ok fine. What the Heck..

Horoscope for today:

What the heck -- might as well, right? Give a new social opportunity or a
new certain someone a whirl. Saying yes doesn't commit you forever, and it
signals to the universe that you're willing to try.

SUCCESSION Moments

Prof: [blah blah blah blah about BAKEKONG...] Wait, why am I talking about
BAKEKONG?

Prof: Do you have AIDS?
Class: [blank stare]
Prof: AIDS as in Anit Is Definitely Showing. Or HIV?
Class: [expectant look]
Prof: Hair Is Vanishing.

Prof: [talking about CORRELATIVE NUMBERING in WILLS] It could Alpha, Beta,
Charlie, Delta.. Echo. Teka nasan un Echo?
Class: [confused look]
Prof: Edi ayun na, sumama kay HEART!

BERI GUD.

Dahil Late ka nagpass ng Pic

Hi Eunice, would you know where the LUMPIANG SHANGHAI from Atty. Balane's party was from? Thanks.
-TJ Batan

Alam ko valid naman ang question, pero nakakatawa lang kasi e. Tinanong nya kung san galing ang Lumpia in english. Un na.

I Love the Rain [na pala]

I know, kakasulat ko lang ng isang mahabang-mahabang entry about my not liking the rain but something happened a few minutes ago to make me change my mind...

I was about to go to Starbucks when I was welcomed by the fury of the rain and while I was contemplating on whether I should stay in school or swing it [meaning, magpakabasa sa ulan] over a stick of yosi, something kakilig-kilig happened. This guy I've been crushing on back in the day emerged in front of me.

Euns: I know you.
Guy: Yeah.
Euns: YFC right?
Guy: Yup.
EUns: I'm sorry, what's your name again?
Guy: Anthony.
Euns: Oh my God, you went to my debut a few years ago!
Guy: Yup... WHat's your name again?
Euns: Euuuuunice. [this is how I introduce myself when I'm in the presence of sosyal people]
Guy: What're you taking up? Law?
EUns: Yeah, you? MBA?
Guy: Yeah...
Euns: Your classes just started?
Guy: This week.
Euns: Great.
Guy: What year are you in?
Euns: Third.
Guy: Wow, that's like 2 more years and you're a lawyer...
Euns: I knoooow. Who would've thought diba? Anyway, I'll see you around.
Guy: Aight. Bye.
[naiwan si Eunice na nakangiti]

Chenes! Checked his blog. IN A RELATIONSHIP. Pakshet. What did I expect diba?

Anyway, I'm blogging because there's nothing else to do. The rain is still pouring like there's no tomorrow.

2007 na!

Euniceeeeeeeeeeeeee! 2008 na! 2006 ba yung year na inaabangan natin? hahaha its been so long! Naalala ko lang bigla LOL, so did you meet prince charming? Did you? Did you? *hugs!* -Shine

Backtrack... in 2002 a "manghuhula" friend of ours predicted that we'll meet "the one" four years after. That's supposed to be in 2006. But no!!! 2007 na. Sabagay, ang sabi lang naman "mami-meet" di naman sinabi na magiging kami na agad. And so the countdown once again begins... ang problema walang specific period para malaman ko kung titigil na ba ako sa paghihintay. Malas.

Prof: Do you guys know what Toll Packing is?
Class: No.
Euns: Ana, TOOOOLLL PAAAACKING daw.
Ana: Bakit pag ikaw ang nagsasabi, laging parang bastos?

Our very accommodating tax professor, Atty. Gonzalez lectured today on VAT because we begged him to do so [some photocopying fiasco resulted to this]. I would like to acknowledge his being very reasonable and amicable via a moment of silence. [moment of silence].

FREECUT kami sa Labor kanina so I would like to acknowledge the class' happiness by shouting Hell Yeah! [Hell Yeah!].

Ces: Mag-aaral ka ba sa Starbucks today:
EUns: Oo eh, May meeting ako ng 9pm for SALSA.
EUns and Ces: Yeeeeeeeees! [may blending]

Who would've thought diba? So, surprisingly, I am not inactive.. besides being the resident host for all the Law School Events, I am now a member of FOUR Organizations, a startling deviation from my tumataginting na ONE ORG in college [UP Economics SOciety, ay dalawa pala isasama mo pa ang Performance Artists Circle]... Sa Ateneo, I have:

Campus Ministry [CMO],
The BADminton Club,
The Palladium [Student Publication] and
SALSA [Dance Group of the Law School].

Yihee, kamusta naman ang may time?

Hazel: Ate, may nanliligaw ba sayo ngayon?
Euns: Wala e.
Hazel: Sinungaling. [walkout]
Euns: [Lord, pati sarili kong kapatid di naniniwala sakin.

Badtrip.

Nobody Has that Right

Nobody has the right to tell a person whether she will or will not stay in the law school [may it be a for a year or for four years, even if the person talking is in fact at the "finish line" of his law school race because everyone in the law school SHOULD BE GIVEN CREDIT].

Nobody has the right to judge a person and dismiss her as a weakling, worse as a bimbo, just because she doesn't look as haggard as everyone.

Nobody has the right to exploit a person's fragility by accusing her of being someone who will most likely put herself on a pedestal.

Nobody has the right to judge without basis because a judgment is, LOGICALLY SPEAKING, supposed to have basis.

Nobody has the right to outrightly harm another, may it be emotionally or physically, just because he was given the opportunity to do so.

Nobody has the right to be mean, insensitive and plain cruel.

Nobody has the right to win at the expense of another especially if the "at the expense of another" part demonstrates how dirty the winner is willing to get to reach that goal.

Yes you can voice out your opinion, but your freedom stops when another person's right starts.

If I were a freshman,

I will vote for J Viray..

she may not be your stereotype BATCH REPRESENTATIVE but I know why she wants to win and she doesn't have to go low to prove her point.

Rain, Rain Go Away!

[written last night...]

For me, the rain is the most efficient downer. It has a certain effect that I rarely miss and tonight, it got the emphasis that I involuntarily granted when I decided to study alone outside Starbucks despite the heavy downpour.

I was literally alone while struggling to get through my homework in Succession. It got me into thinking about why the hell am I still alone when rumor has it that I don't look and play the part. It can get pretty ugly really, going through my daily routine with that emptiness that constantly bugs me. Right now, it ceases to be a question of WHY because I know that there are reasons that are beyond my understanding but it is more of a string of HOWs that bother me. How am I surviving this emptiness? How can I change the whole thing? How can I continuously deny the reality that I miss being part of an "item"? How did i end up like this? How can I move past the uncertainties, the insecurities and the persistent reign of negative emotions that sometimes overcome me?

Happiness is a decision, in the same way that love is. You don't declare that you love someone just because in the rare moments that you got a glimpse of what could be, you realize that HE COULD BE. It's a fatal error to mistake love for something so temporary, it's fatal to think that you can make someone see what you see just because your view of the possibilities fit in your grand plan.

We all look at the same thing differently and most of the time, these views may never be reconciled. Love really is finding someone willing to share the view with you to share the different experiences that it triggers. Love is looking at the rain as a friend because it gives you the opportunity to share an umbrella. Love means never having to regret dancing in the rain . Love means transforming something as depressing as the rain into something magical...Love means feeling his warmth without having to hold hands. Love can never be temporary because it leaves a smile, a few tears and a lifetime of memories.

Love is pleasant loneliness. Love is enjoyable depression. Love is an expected irony.

SECRET OF THE WEEK

from POSTSECRET

Heard from Anj Danila [Long lost sister]

Laughtrip.

Waitresses talking about their supervisor (paraphrased into tagalog)
W1:
Grabe naman si ma'am ano? akala mo matalino.
W2: Bakit?
W1: Eh kasi kanina
nung pinapagalitan nya tayo, sabi nya "Ano ba guys," eh puro naman tayo babae
dito...
W2: Oo nga, dapat pang lalake lang kasi "guys" eh

International Economic Law

Prof: What would you do when the demand for sequined
blouses rises?
Student: Uhmm... advertise?

Prof: What is Finance?... It's one of the SEVEN SACRAMENTS.

Prof: You only know the value of education when....
TADA! You don't have it.

Prof: Is anybody here absent?
Class: [confused look]
Prof: It was a joke.
Class: [ah ok]

Prof: You're studying law, FICTION must be easy to
you.

Euns: Ang love parang Economics, hindi sya fixed.

Minsan, para din syang International law, kasi it's a PROCESS.

The WILL

Prof: Can you write the will on a tissue paper?
Student: [hesitant] Yes?
Prof: Why? Does the will have to be HYGIENIC?

[un na... di naman po, pero sana mas ok kung hygienic]

Prof: What is Herpes Zoster?
Doc: [blahblahblah]
Prof: Yeah, and it is airborne right?
Euns and Ces: [panicked look] AIRBORNE?????!!!

[afraid!]

THESIS the MOMENT!

Ok, for our first thesis seminar if and when we reach 4th year, I suggest that we call it... "THESIS IT!" while playing the lyrics, "Thesis the first tiiiiiiiiime, I'm gonna say I LOVE YOU...."

While we're at it, I'm formally declaring that my topic'll be...

"FORMALIZING THE INFORMAL ECONOMY"

or

"FORGIVENESS OF ONEROUS DEBTS"

[the title i will change because it bores me!]

Ana Diaz asked me to post that her topic will be ....

The MILK CODE

Thesis really is it! Let's go Batch 2009!

TRIPLE SEVEN DAY...

... proved to be magical.

• I spent 8 hours partying with Ces and the rest of the gang at Coco Cabana...
• the boyfriend "made me sundo in Starbucks" and "made buhat my bag" on our way to Plant. then we "made beso" when he went home [looks at Ana]...
• ang kanyang pagte-text na "papunta na ako dyan." na inabot ng syam syam [meaning natapos ko basahin ang dalawang dyaryo] at tinext ko sya ng... "Nadapa ka ba?" pero ang totoo, wala syang payong at kailangan nya umikot sa ground dahil sarado na ang B1. aww.
  
• then he stayed for dinner and a bottle of beer "against all odds."
  
• plus, managed to make me panic when he jokingly asked me to talk to his mother. [horrified look]
• dagdagan pa natin ng kanyang idea of sweetness na pag "dantay ng kanyang ulo sa aking balikat" na tila baga kami'y nasa luneta lamang.
• ang walang hanggang usapan tungkol sa kawalan ng GENDER EQUALITY
• ang kwentuhan tungkol sa aking "FIRST DATE" of the day
  
• ang pagbubunyag ng "TENSION Headache" sa Transformers
  
• we got to meet Ces' college friends... halo-halo na'to! and the gorgeous Vernon.
  
• I got to talk to my long lost "brother" Elliot... our kwentuhan was loooong overdue. Napag-usapan ang VFA, JPEPA, go for the gold at kung anu-ano pang kalaliman.
  
• i learned a lot of secrets from "the drunkards" [i.e. Boss Sam and Boss Trina] .
• I saw Chris pinch Aj's nipple.
• Nasabihan ako ni AJ na sensual dahil sa red shoes.
• Nagkaron kami ng patay gutom moment habang napapamura pa sa sarap ng BULALO Steak kasabay ng beer at chocolate cake.
• nagmukha kaming human stoplight, human philippine flag at kakulay ko ang PULIS MAKATI.
  
• We ended the party by smoking one cig stick... it was a SMOKING ORGY. [Ces, Haze, AJ, Carloa and Patty]
• Pag-uwi ko ng bahay, napagtawanan pa ako ng dad ko dahil according to him, "Para kang pusa na dahan-dahang pumapasok.. Di mo inexpect na gising pa ako no?" Ayos.

TRIPLE SEVEN DAY was GREAT!!!!

Back to regular programming. Back to law school.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CES!!!!!

My choice is the right choice....

You may be feeling quite confused by the many different options in front of you, Eunice. Perhaps it feels as if you are walking up a mountain with a large pack. You arrive at one ridge where the view is beautiful, yet you know that if you hike up farther, the view will be even more spectacular. The problem is that you may feel completely comfortable just staying at the place you are at right now. Remember that the choice you make is always the right one.

Dahil Wala akong Text Message kay Ces

"Di mo pa ako binabati!!!! Ang kaisa-isa mong text message sakin ay... "Wru?"!" -Ces Pal

Kaya naman ang blog entry ay inaalay ko sa kanya.

Kung meron tao na mas nakasama ko pa kaysa sa pamilya ko ngayong taon na'to... si Ces un.
Kung tatanungin ako kung sino ang best sa parallel parking... si Ces un.
Kung may pinaka-supportive sakin sa love life ko at sa iba't iba pang bagay... si Ces un.
Kung may tao akong gugustuhin na maunang magka-love life sakin... si Ces un.
Kung gagawin ko uli ang Chicken Dance at tatanungin ako kung sino ang partner ko.. si Ces un.
Kung merong taong sobrang lakas ang convincing power... si Ces un.
Kung pipilitin ako ng kahit sino na bumalik ng Galera ng walang boyfriend di talaga pwede... dahil kay Ces un. [inside joke]
Kung kinakailangan ko man mag-damage control ngayon... si Ces [at patty] un.
Kung mayroong taong gugustuhin ko na magsuot ng penguin costume... si Ces un.
Kung babalik man ako ng Alchemy at magsasayaw ulit... si Ces lang magpapabalik sakin dun.
Kung may taong masipag na maghatid sakin sa bahay ko... si Ces un.


Pero kung may magtatanong sakin kung bakit nasa Coco Cabana ako ng 8 hours... si CES parin un.

At kung may magtatanong kung sino ang pinaka-magandang tao [inside and out] na nag-birthday ng JULY 7.... SI CES UN.

Happy Birthday Batchy... I want you to be happy... I REALLY DO.

Let's go DL! =P

SIGURO in demand ako ngayon...

... kasi parang naglalabasan ang aking mga "nakaraan". Ok lang naman sana. Ang problema, di kasi seloso si "the boyfriend" nakakapikon. Pinapayagan ba naman ako? haha.

Pero dahil gusto na ako saksakin ng mga friends ko dahil parang kailan lang ay nagra-rant ako na walang incentive sa law school [technically wala pairn kasi nga di naman sila law students], ang masasabi ko lang... di nyo rin gusto mapunta sa kalagayan ko. Kasi sa lahat ng mga "sakit" at "pagkabigo" na kailangan ko mapagdaanan, wala parin akong La Vina. [La Vina ang magiging tawag ko kay "the one" dahil ang project namin ngayon ay buuin ang characters ng Princess Sarah... si Chris at ang kanyang Erminguard... nanjan din si Loti, Princess, Sarah at EMily na love triangle pero walang kaalam-alam na love triangle sila....]

Pero masaya, di pala ganun kasaya kasi nga may mga "disaster dates" na nangyayari. i.e. NEVER MIND.

Ano ang point? I was just thinking aloud... kumbaga sa Mangoes, baka season ko ngayon [that explains why I'm wearing Yellow na kinatawa ko sa cab kasi kakulay ko un mga pulis ng Makati].

Siguro nga in demand ako ngayon. Ang problema... [incoherent babbling]. Di ko pwede i-blog e. Next time na lang.

Sabi ni Father...

... The Lord is my destiny.

Well, it's true. I cannot count the number of times that God has saved me from my bad judgment. In fact, a lot of 'em are very close calls that all I was left with was to say, "Thank God He took control."

Beterana talaga yata ako ng mga maling desisyon at konklusyon. Kasi, I know that a lot of people will agree that being in a position where you are one of the parties blurs the line between LOGIC and OPTIMISM. ANd we are such stubborn creatures that we seldom listen first to God or even to the people who care for us because we think and feel that only us could ever understand the situation.

I don't know, it never has been a habit of mine to pray at designated hours or to even have a routine where I am compelled to talk to God... it's always been spontaneous, sometimes I find myself talking to Him inside a tricycle or a cab, or even while taking a shower, or while I am waiting for my turn to recite... it's just ME. I am not comfortable with conforming and to committing to something when I am not sure if I can actually finish or successfully follow it. It's actually fun to just talk to God the way you'd talk to your close friends... barkada kumbaga. It's very uhmm, effective.

Minsan nga lang, I find less time... and I can never find it in my heart to make excuses... it's futile to even bother because no matter how logical or how convincing it may sound to a human, excuses are not meant to give you a "pass" when it comes to Him. Nothing can justify lack of time for God because if He suddenly decides to not have time for you, basically, you are doomed. I constantly thank Him for the smallest of things because as cornball sounding as it may sound, these little things make life a li'l more exciting...

Finding the extraordinary out of the orindary... finding time to thank Him for allowing you to safely go home... finding time to thank Him for taking away your runny nose... even the most shallow of reasons like finding time to thank Him for a disaster date.

God really is the embodiment of our DESTINY. Just like God, we can never grasp, no matter how hard we try, the complexity of how things work and how things lead us to where we are right now. We can try but if we take away the layers of logic, reason and dedution, it all boils down to faith. FAITH is called Faith because no burden of proof is imposed, no contradiction could ever amount to a rebuttal and no supervening event could ever change it.

At the end of the day, FAITH becomes our companion, faith becomes our strength. FAITH becomes everything.

May Ginawa ako...

... na ikakatuwa ng isa kong friend.

Finally, the incentives are coming. =P

FRIENDS FOREVER

[looks at my closest friends because they understand the "meaning" of the title]

And so July 7, 2007 starts... I met up with my "long lost friend" and well, nothing has changed. He still is very focused, goal-oriented and well, I still am in charge of all the fun. We went to Figaro to "catch up" and we sorta chatted for two hours. It was nice to bump into him again. I guess it'll take us at least another 2 years before we can meet up again... "busy eh".

Horoscope for today:
Nothing's more alluring than your undivided attention for a tantalizing spell. Leave them wanting more of it. Tune in fully, consider offering a friendly invitation, and move on to more prospects.

Don't be played for a sucker. If you feel like you're being boxed into an
emotional corner, speak up and say so. They may not be doing it deliberately or
maliciously, but you still need to stand up for yourself.

To the "fans" of "the boyfriend", you guys don't have to worry. I asked for his permission before I embarked on the adventure that is "meeting up with the long lost friend", that's of course with a disclaimer that HE IS NOT ALLOWED TO DATE ANYONE else because I'm SELOSA. The poor boyfriend just replied with a witty, "Kamusta naman ang GENDER EQUALITY?" which got a standing ovation from me and my friends last night. But of course I have to remind him that in reality, Relationships don't have GENDER EQUALITY... we [the women] are the BOSSES, I AM THE BOSS. No violent reaction after that, haha.

And so, the TRIPLE SEVEN day started and we're still a looooong way to go before it comes to an end. I look forward to more "magical moments" and to more "worthy memories" waiting to be blogged. Special thanks to Joan and Ana for checking on me if I am still doing ok in my highly publicized "coffee date". Yeah, I'm a big girl, I can handle one "long lost friend." In fact, I think I handled him, err the whole thing pretty well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my BATCHY CES PAL!

Itutumba natin yang Coco Cabana na yan mamaya!!!!

Of Pseudos, Dates and Long Losts

Sam [http://samboado.blogspot.com], my dragon lady, is posting a lot of entries about her dating escapades and I am literally JEALOUS. Well, except for the fact that I have a "pseudo-boyfriend" and that I have a "potential" lunch / coffee date tomorrow with a long-lost "friend", my dating career is in a HALT.

This entry is meant to clear up wrong conclusions, wrong assumptions and wrong "feelings" that are brewing, both internally and externally. Anyway, ranting has been a part of my daily blogging and today, I am err... not really sad, not really lonely, but expectant.

If things "go well" [keeping fingers crossed], I might be in for another roller coaster ride. "The boyfriend" has been physically and emotionally absent but will [hopefully] be present tomorrow night, the "long lost buddy" is trying to reconnect and Ces is turning 23. This should be the beginning of a string of exciting events. Except that I vowed not to get drunk again and that I am quite in limbo for the past weeks.

And no... nothing romantic has been happening... and no I never had sex in my life. And yeah, I am conservative... despite all observations leaning towards the contrary.

But... there is ONE THING that might lift my spirit up. This is make or break. [looks at Ces and the gang]. Sana.

I would like to end this entry by describing this scenario... "Euns looks at Patring, smiles and winks. "Nakatulog ako kagabi, ikaw?" [inside joke]