At Prof Sol's surprise birthday bash:
Classmate 1: Total utility! (Sarap ng Goldilocks!)
Classmate 2: I have maximixed my capacity. (Burp.)
Jing: Another marginal unit, please? (Penge pa isang slice ng cake.)
10.29.2007
Sigh Moment
I have been alone for 4 days now. Rommel and Rio are already on vacation in Dagupan, and my sister is in Bayambang.
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I hope to follow on Wednesday night. That is, IF I have enough time to squeeze into the already piling up homeworks and readings.
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"Are you alone or are you lonely?" asked my classmate Murty. (Hmmmm...nadale mo.)
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Anyways, it did not help that at least two people asked this week about the wisdom of my pursuing this MDM degree in AIM. (Too tired to make patol ha. Lets just say I have asked that a million times myself. But right now, it is too improper for me to ask (or be asked) again. I am almost 2 months into it already! No turning back, no turning back.)
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My friend, for your peace of mind, please know that this has been a step of faith for me. I may not know the answer to the WHY, but I am quite sure that this is the WHAT.
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PLUS a friend feels bad about me for something I did not intend to do (or say). Sorry po ulit :(
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Sigh.
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Sighs are good. I can breathe in the Lord's comfort each time.
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Sigh.
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I hope to follow on Wednesday night. That is, IF I have enough time to squeeze into the already piling up homeworks and readings.
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"Are you alone or are you lonely?" asked my classmate Murty. (Hmmmm...nadale mo.)
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Anyways, it did not help that at least two people asked this week about the wisdom of my pursuing this MDM degree in AIM. (Too tired to make patol ha. Lets just say I have asked that a million times myself. But right now, it is too improper for me to ask (or be asked) again. I am almost 2 months into it already! No turning back, no turning back.)
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My friend, for your peace of mind, please know that this has been a step of faith for me. I may not know the answer to the WHY, but I am quite sure that this is the WHAT.
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PLUS a friend feels bad about me for something I did not intend to do (or say). Sorry po ulit :(
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Sigh.
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Sighs are good. I can breathe in the Lord's comfort each time.
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Sigh.
barangay elections
Di ako nakauwi!
Pasensiya na po at may klase. Hay. Ito na lang ang natitira kong karapatan hindi ko pa magawang isakatuparan. Waaah.
Sa lahat po ng mananalo, nawa ay maipagawa na po ninyo ang mga kalsada, lalo na yung nasa tapat mga terminal ng sasakyan. Kakatakot pag tag-ulan, sayang ang laba sa Ariel.
Salamat din sa mga magpapatupad ng "for official use only" sa sasakyang pambarangay (at iba pang kagamitan). Paki-pulot na rin po ang mga batang papunta ng eskwela na walang pamasahe, para di sayang ang gasolina.
Higit sa lahat, MAGTANIM ng PUNO! At sana po may programang maipatupad para sa problema sa basura. Pramis.
Sa mga SK (dati din po akong tulad niyo) --- huwag sayangin ang nakalaang pondo. Sa totoo lang, kung makakapag-umpisa kayo ng negosyo para sa mga kabataang walang trabaho, yun na lang kesa sa mga palarong nauuwi sa gulo.
Yun lang, bow.
Pasensiya na po at may klase. Hay. Ito na lang ang natitira kong karapatan hindi ko pa magawang isakatuparan. Waaah.
Sa lahat po ng mananalo, nawa ay maipagawa na po ninyo ang mga kalsada, lalo na yung nasa tapat mga terminal ng sasakyan. Kakatakot pag tag-ulan, sayang ang laba sa Ariel.
Salamat din sa mga magpapatupad ng "for official use only" sa sasakyang pambarangay (at iba pang kagamitan). Paki-pulot na rin po ang mga batang papunta ng eskwela na walang pamasahe, para di sayang ang gasolina.
Higit sa lahat, MAGTANIM ng PUNO! At sana po may programang maipatupad para sa problema sa basura. Pramis.
Sa mga SK (dati din po akong tulad niyo) --- huwag sayangin ang nakalaang pondo. Sa totoo lang, kung makakapag-umpisa kayo ng negosyo para sa mga kabataang walang trabaho, yun na lang kesa sa mga palarong nauuwi sa gulo.
Yun lang, bow.
10.23.2007
pagsabog at ekonomiya
Q: What is the effect of the Glorieta bombing on the GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?
A: Would you believe, it will increase! With the explosion comes increased consumption. Hospital bills. Transportation. Consultancy services. Water. Police expenses. Funeral.
That, my love, is macroeconomics.
I think I'll stick to the other Social Sciences for now.
A: Would you believe, it will increase! With the explosion comes increased consumption. Hospital bills. Transportation. Consultancy services. Water. Police expenses. Funeral.
That, my love, is macroeconomics.
I think I'll stick to the other Social Sciences for now.
10.12.2007
Total Recall
What could be more exciting than being called by your name?
Yet I must admit name recall is not one of my strengths. I do try to work on it whenever I can, and this one particular week I felt I succeeded.
Some people can make you feel like you could memorize a zillion names in a flash! Always ready with the warmest smile, they absolutely made my day, every day. I guess that what made their names [s]tick:
Mang Noriel - guard at the front door
Kuya Edwin - photocopy man at the library
Michelle - washroom maintenance lady
Mang Jun - taho vendor (MRT Magallanes station)
I hope to add to the list as fast as I can. Hopefully I get to know more people before the break.
Yet I must admit name recall is not one of my strengths. I do try to work on it whenever I can, and this one particular week I felt I succeeded.
Some people can make you feel like you could memorize a zillion names in a flash! Always ready with the warmest smile, they absolutely made my day, every day. I guess that what made their names [s]tick:
Mang Noriel - guard at the front door
Kuya Edwin - photocopy man at the library
Michelle - washroom maintenance lady
Mang Jun - taho vendor (MRT Magallanes station)
I hope to add to the list as fast as I can. Hopefully I get to know more people before the break.
10.03.2007
Araw-araw
3.00AM Wake up to the cellphone alarm. Snooze. Another thirty minutes please!
3.30AM This will be the 3rd time the alarm goes only to be shut off.
4.00AM Ok. Real thing now. Read cases. Do homework. Doze off sometime midway, but not too long now.
5.00AM B-r-r-r. Ligo, fix up, breathe, & pray. Read some more.
6.00AM Still reading. Quick breakfast (coffee or oatmeal, or milk & banana).
6.30AM PANIC!!! Leave now. AS IN NOW na. Bye baby, labyu mwah mwah.
6.50AM MRT North Avenue Station. From here on, every second (and step) counts. Think "Hope For The Flowers" (Trina Paulus). Caterpillars squirming their way up [to third floor] MRT North Avenue Station. That's me and the entire QC working force on a Monday morning.
7.10AM There's my train! Seated or not, continue reading. Time is precious.
7.30AM Magallanes Station! Yey! Taho muna from Mang Jun, ten pesos. Walk, walk,walk to the jeepney stand. Biliiiiis!
7:50AM Get off at Greenbelt 1. Wear school ID. AIM! Just in time for class. Whew! If I'm lucky I could still pass by the washroom. :)
Another day to seize.
3.30AM This will be the 3rd time the alarm goes only to be shut off.
4.00AM Ok. Real thing now. Read cases. Do homework. Doze off sometime midway, but not too long now.
5.00AM B-r-r-r. Ligo, fix up, breathe, & pray. Read some more.
6.00AM Still reading. Quick breakfast (coffee or oatmeal, or milk & banana).
6.30AM PANIC!!! Leave now. AS IN NOW na. Bye baby, labyu mwah mwah.
6.50AM MRT North Avenue Station. From here on, every second (and step) counts. Think "Hope For The Flowers" (Trina Paulus). Caterpillars squirming their way up [to third floor] MRT North Avenue Station. That's me and the entire QC working force on a Monday morning.
7.10AM There's my train! Seated or not, continue reading. Time is precious.
7.30AM Magallanes Station! Yey! Taho muna from Mang Jun, ten pesos. Walk, walk,walk to the jeepney stand. Biliiiiis!
7:50AM Get off at Greenbelt 1. Wear school ID. AIM! Just in time for class. Whew! If I'm lucky I could still pass by the washroom. :)
Another day to seize.
10.02.2007
PEP Talk
Hello friends!
Greetings from the Asian Institute of Management, my "home" for the next 11 months as I take the Master in Development Management (MDM) program. It's been a month of classes (seems like ages to me!) and I am really grateful for all your continuous prayer and encouragement.
How has it been these days for me? I have been giving a generic answer which says it all: PEP! Pressure, Exposure, Pleasure. The daily readings, case method approach, and student-centered class discussions are overwhelming. Yet the richness of interaction, cultures, and environment are a real delight. Thus far I am convinced that I am in for more than an academic exercise, but a daily dose of self reflection: clarifying, challenging, strengthening of values, character, and calling.
We are 31 in class, a good mix of 10 Asian countries, representing different sectors like the military, church, bureaucracy, nonprofits, civil society. As per my personal experience (which I now realize is very limited) this is the widest range of religious backgrounds I have ever been with: Muslim, Jesuit, Protestants, Atheist, Esmaelis, Buddhist, Hindu, and a few who are still searching. (Exciting, I know!) :)
Anyway, I'll keep this update short. Here is a picture of Learning Team 1, my group for the duration of this one-year program. (L-R Back row: Murthy [India], Cherryl-Lyn [Malaysia], Akbar [India]; Front row: Mercy [Indonesia], Jing (me!), Aleem [Philippines-ARMM], Huyen [Vietnam]).
Please know that you are being fondly thought of and your continuous support (please say hello now and then) are truly appreciated. May the Lord strengthen your heart and be your portion every day, as He has been to me.
Be well...
love and blessings,
Jing
Greetings from the Asian Institute of Management, my "home" for the next 11 months as I take the Master in Development Management (MDM) program. It's been a month of classes (seems like ages to me!) and I am really grateful for all your continuous prayer and encouragement.
How has it been these days for me? I have been giving a generic answer which says it all: PEP! Pressure, Exposure, Pleasure. The daily readings, case method approach, and student-centered class discussions are overwhelming. Yet the richness of interaction, cultures, and environment are a real delight. Thus far I am convinced that I am in for more than an academic exercise, but a daily dose of self reflection: clarifying, challenging, strengthening of values, character, and calling.
We are 31 in class, a good mix of 10 Asian countries, representing different sectors like the military, church, bureaucracy, nonprofits, civil society. As per my personal experience (which I now realize is very limited) this is the widest range of religious backgrounds I have ever been with: Muslim, Jesuit, Protestants, Atheist, Esmaelis, Buddhist, Hindu, and a few who are still searching. (Exciting, I know!) :)
Anyway, I'll keep this update short. Here is a picture of Learning Team 1, my group for the duration of this one-year program. (L-R Back row: Murthy [India], Cherryl-Lyn [Malaysia], Akbar [India]; Front row: Mercy [Indonesia], Jing (me!), Aleem [Philippines-ARMM], Huyen [Vietnam]).
Please know that you are being fondly thought of and your continuous support (please say hello now and then) are truly appreciated. May the Lord strengthen your heart and be your portion every day, as He has been to me.
Be well...
love and blessings,
Jing
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