rainy days and mondays, and agus bridge broke down

This day has got to be the most interesting work day so far.  I doubt I can have this experience if I had my OJT in Manila.

Early this morning, someone planted bombs in the bridge in Barangay Buru-un (the one we have to cross if we want to go to Ozamis City, Linamon, Timoga, or in my case, the company where I work).  Others said the blast was even heard in the part of the city where I’m residing.  I was probably too asleep because I never recall hearing any bomb blast (Baka sanay na sa terrorist training? Joke! Di ako terrorist. Hahaha).

I first heard this while I was onboard the company bus.  My father did not have an inkling this happened because I had to hear it from someone else (OT: He did not even know that Uni City got bombed until I asked him about it the day it happened).  The bridge was deemed unfit for vehicles to pass through so we had to get off the bus and wait to walk across it instead.  Other people were also lining up to cross the bridge.  While lining up, I happened to meet my high school friend Hanilyn (that’s one more high school classmate I’ve seen since I arrived here).

We had to wait for an hour just to be able to cross the bridge.  They only let 5 people cross it at a time, for fear that it might collapse if too many people walk across the bridge.  Others opted to ride pump boats to be able to cross the bridge because they were too tired to wait.  At first the rate was P10/person but it later increased to P20/person (Supply and demand in action!).  It was interesting to observe everything that was happening while I waited to get across:

- The mayor was there busy doing mayor-ly stuff.  He even rode the pump boat for I-don’t-know-what reason.

- The person in charge of letting people through was visibly agitated.  He was shouting stuff like: people should only line in the middle area; those in the sides should go away lest an ambulance run over them, and the only ones who can be seen is him (kay gwapo daw siya) and the other authorities; the highway said that people can no longer cross the bridge (He meant DPWH, but I find it funny because it’s as if he’s saying it’s the inanimate object that is the highway who’s giving the command); then a minute later he says people can cross the bridge K.

- The reporters I first saw enter the site were foreigners.  ABS-CBN arrived later, then followed by Bombo Radyo.

After all the waiting, it was finally my turn to cross the bridge.  They gave me a wooden stick as my ticket.  While crossing, I took pictures of where the damage was (Too bad I left my USB connector back in the dorm, so I can’t upload my pictures).

What an interesting day to start the week!

On the other hand, we need to be vigilant during these times.  So watch out for those papaya bombs!

During Holy Week

Scene: Living room with mother and all 3 brothers.  We just finished watching Mamma Mia!

Mother: Kung magpakasal na ka, ako biya himoag wedding planner ha
[Kung magpakasal ka na, ako ung gawin mong wedding planner ha]

Kuya: Ayaw si mama. Dapat ako noh
[Huwag 'pag si mama. Dapat ako lang]

Scene: Next day

Kuya: Strict biya ko kung ako ang magplano. Maskin kamo ni mama ako sigurong makasab-an.
[Strict ako pag nagplaplano. Baka kahit kayong dalawa ni mama mapagalitan ko]



I don't even have plans of getting married.  Now there's one more reason not to have a wedding

Buotan Nga Iliganon

BUOTAN NGA ILIGANON

I

Ang tanan nangahanaw
Sa pagsakop sa adlaw
May usa nga nagpakita

II

Sa layo may misidlak
Bulawanong kahayag
Bu-otan nga Iliganon

III

Ikaw ang Iliganon nga Bu-otan
Nagpakita ka sa imong kaanyag
Dad-a ang maayong pamatasan
Kay aron ikaw mabulahan

IV

Aron I-uban sa atong mga damgo
Gihigugma ko ikaw


=))

attention IDS batch mates

*note: IDS refers to my high school

laag? outing? anything lined up for this summer?

I'm so bored here. Hahaha

15 people

Just catching up on all the tagging done to me in Facebook.  I just don't feel like posting on Facebook though, so Multiply na lang. I'm doing this while I'm checking on the status of the room's defrosting refrigerator.

THE RULES
a. Write something about 15 different people
b. You can NOT say who they are
c. If someone asks you which one is about them, you can NOT tell
d. Tag 15 people who you think would do this, too. You don't have to tag the people you wrote about* (nakakatamad magtag, so I choose not to follow this rule)
___________

1. Play-doh buddy

2. Malandiiiii, hottah hottah, assets, etc.

3. Kyna and Claudia (and also Kristine) know who this is

4. Loser L-) :P

5. Para kang little brother.. *gulo* *gulo* *gulo* :P

6. Choice of song during Rock Band: "My Sharona". ahahaha

7. Favorite character: Winnie the Pooh

8. Ang plastic mo.

9. Dr. Igsu ;)

10. I am excited to see you when you'll visit the Philippines

11. Blog ala ______ >:)

12. Wag ka nang mag yosi

13. "Okay lang" (in a monotonous voice)

14. The pork for "pork and beans"

15. Forever groupmate. Sumo na ka ug dagway dah. Joke! Hahaha

puhr-soh-nah-lity kwiz

Taken from the Facebook entry of Mich :)

Instructions:
1. Open this website : http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx
2. Take the Personality Quiz (it's VERY short and easy, really)
3. Copy Paste the result to Facebook (or in this case, Multiply).
4. Tag your friends including me... (too tired to tag... hahaha)

Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:
You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education
Education is less important than the real world out there, away from the classroom. Deep inside you want to start working, earning money and living on your own.

The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

2nd sem surbei

FREEDOM!

To Dyl: Here is your desired survey

Who was your favorite teacher?

- Marijo Ruiz :) (No offense to Sir Aly though because he is also a good teacher.  It's just that he was the one who recommended Marijo.  Also, he's been my teacher for two terms already).

Who annoyed you the most this semester?

- Hmm...

Who did you sit with at lunch?

- Either dorm mates or block mates :)

most memorable moment of the semester?

- The feeling of relief after the Marketing panel defense

Which period was the most boring?

- Makehting

Were you were most likely to fall asleep or not pay attention?

- Not pay attention

Which class did you get the most homework?

- Operations Research

Which class were you the most hyper?

- Six Sigmaaah

What was your favorite class?

- Operations Research :D

Did you like lunch?

- Of course. Although I prefer sleep over eating :))

Do you like going to school?

- I live in the school.  I cannot hate my second home (literally second home).  Hahaha

What teacher do you dislike the most?

- Two teachers to be exact.  I just won't say who.

summarize your semester in FIVE words?

-Most Tiring Semester So Far

what do you hope next year is gonna be like?

- It will be more tiring, but I hope I can handle the pressure.  Also, I hope to graduate with latin honors *crosses fingers*