Let's go fashion!

It's time for fashion update! Fashion trend has made a significant twist these days. Notice how the designers and the clothing companies put such great deals to change the trend. Well it's for the public to enjoy and for them to earn a lot too, which is their secondary gain! Their target are the teens and the young adults of course, now that it's the opening of the school year. Try to see what's the latest now.





So what did you notice? Those girls are now wearing several layers of clothes!!! Two kinds of bottoms huh? - skirts and leggings! YES, leggings are becoming in right now. You can try wearing shorts too over it. I just noticed that my sister is wearing that style the other day.






These leggings and tights come in a variety of designs - stripes, checkered, those with hearts. I bought one for myself too - the one with stars from Delia's.

Look at these. Skinny pants are hitting the trend now. I remember that I used to hate these skinny pants, because it's like baduy when the flares are the ones in the trend. But now, they seem to look good. Ano pa nga ba, syempre yan ang uso eh.

You can wear those narrow jeans too cuffed or uncuffed, depending on what suits your mood.

Plus you can shift your style into a cropped pants anytime, like this one.

What else are there for girls to look into? Tunics in extra-long length. Some can be worn as dresses too, but you can always pair them with leggings and flats for a much stylish attire.

Cargo Tunics

Blouses with belts on the waistline are still on the trend.

For the shoes, flats and slip-on sneakers make good pairs for the leggings and skinny pants.

Such nice canvas sneakers

I really love these heels and wedges, which are also very much in style today.

These clothes and shoes are from Delia's and Urbanfitters

Risk for hopelessness if I can work here for good

Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for hopelessness if I can work here for good

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- the CGFNS agent said that it would take 6 weeks before my Visa Screen can be processed plus its issuance
- the hospital and the lawyers said that I need to have my Visa Screen certificate before they can file for the adjustment of status
- verbalized anxiety, "Sometimes I feel I'm hopeless. Wahhhh!"
- verbalized that "Everything is okay actually, except for that Visa Screen!"

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- my I-94 in my passport states that I can just stay here in US until October 10, 2006. If I haven't changed my status before that date, i have no choice but to go home then in Manila
- I still have about 70 days to go

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- r/t the lengthy waiting for the VisaScreen Certificate

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- Prayed... lots of prayers
- Called the CGFNS, and is still calling from time to time, making kulit to them
- Wrote my lawyer & asked if I can extend my status instead, had my VisaScreen be delayed which would make me ineligible for adjustment of status
- verbalized feelings to family and friends... to you fellow bloggers (lol..)
- identified and developed positive coping mechanisms
- engaged self into diversional activities, i.e. watching dvd, swimming, reading
- developed contingency plan, as was suggested by my friends.
- ensured safety

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- still waiting for positive feedback from CGFNS and lawyers
- verbalized that "I hope that time flies fast so that I don't have to wait this long."
- verbalized that "In any way, I'll still have to work - whether here or in Manila. So I'm looking forward to know what's in store for me. At least I can work now. I'll not be useless anymore. *grin*"
- Acknowledged that the things that would happen may be the best for me.
- Evaluated contingency plan, which contains plans to work in Manila for about a year if it must be necessary that I go home there.. So far, it would work.
- safe and absolutely stable! hehehe..

another great movie - another great lesson

It caught my eye yesterday to rent the movie Under the Tuscan Sun, since I have heard that it was really good. I just wondered why I have not watched this yet, since I am always updated with good movies. haha. May be I was busy with school that time (2003), lol.. *palusot eh noh*



The movie has a good cinematography, and since it's more of a chick flick and I'm easy to please, I have liked the movie. The sceneries in the movie are really good that it made me want to go now in Italy. The sunflowers there captivated my heart that it would be like I'm dreaming if I was there. The historical places... everything the camera had captured is magnificent.

Generally, it's about moving on (can relate ba? hehe) since Frances (Diane Lane) just got a divorce and she's been trying to find herself, trying to seek chances amidst the life's struggles and changes she has been undergoing in Tuscany. Her meeting of several people enabled her to know herself well and discover that she needs to love herself first before she can finally move on.

Some of my favorite lines were, "Regrets are a waste of time." "What is it about love that makes us so stupid?" "Unthinkably good things can happen even if it's at the end of the game. It's such a surprise." There's more catching dialogues in there. If given the chance, I would like to scan the book itself, if not read it.

It's also amazing that at the end of the movie, she has still received her wish(es) - that a family is to be borne, a wedding ceremony is to occur in Bramasole. Later though has she realized all of these, which happened not necessarily involving herself primarily, but her loved ones.

What I also like about this movie is that a happy ending fairy tale, like "and they live happily ever after," is not always the case. We could think that he's the one, but he's not. Then the next one, but again he's not. Sometimes we just have to accept that things can fall apart and that they are not meant to be, but we can still have a life. We can still be happy if we choose to be. I guess we just have to let things pass by, and leave the past to the history, which we can later on be happy about since we have learned a lot of things from it... And later on, unexpectedly, we will also find our prince charming... the one who's worth-waiting for.

Lately...

Last week was really complicated. A lot of things had happened. Bad and good. But now, things are getting a bit fine, but honestly, I'm not happy. This would take time may be. But I hope this feeling won't last long.

It was Sunday when there was a family gathering here at home. Unexpected spontaneous gathering. Actually I was inside my bedroom sleeping, when my lil sister knocked, and told me that I should go down because there are visitors. She didn't tell me who they were, and to my surprise, it was my cousin ate marlo and her family. They came to visit my dad. So there, I shared my problems with her, then caught up with what's happening with each of us lately. It was nice. Soon, my other uncle came with my cousins. Then my other aunt and uncle and another cousin. Those were really good times. Very awesome in such a way that we didn't plan it, there's no occasion at all. My aunt brought suman and brownies. Then we ordered 2 large boxes of Pizza from Dominos and some garlic bread. Very nice indeed! They already went home past 10PM.

That same night too, my friend in LA and I talked on the phone until 4AM. Yeah, it was a great conversation, talking about anything.. those that concern us.. our rants and ramblings in our lovelives.. anything. Then it came to a point that I was convinced that it is okay to send my ex-boyfriend a text message, and so I did, and in the morning he also replied. Gaaad, I was soo happy to hear from him even if it's just one message. So it feels that we're okay now, not as lovers aright? But as good friends. I hope that we'll keep in touch no matter what. But honestly, it's also hard hearing from him, knowing that we're over.

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Okay change topic... the next day, at around 9AM, the nurse recruiter from the hospital where I applied called me, if I can have my second interview that same day at 2PM. Whoa! I was stunned because it was pretty fast. So after I confirmed, I dressed up and we're off to Miami again. Remember I slept at 4AM? I was soo sleepy yesterday. I was actually interviewed by the nurse manager of the unit this time. She's a Filipina too, a graduate of Silliman University, but she has been here for so long that I didn't hear her speak with me in Tagalog. She asked me what made me choose nursing, gave me a few case studies (orally answered), asked me regarding some medications. Ugghh, I was really tensed because I kept on recalling my nursing internship in PGH, and that was still last year. She asked me about the cases I've had in ICU and Med-Surg Ward. Wahhhh!!! I totally forgot, and what stuck on my mind was that Chronic Renal Failure patient I had in CENICU for my Medical paper, and also that Myasthenia Gravis patient. She also asked me regarding chest pain, the meds, the ECG readings. OMG!!! It was just my confidence that made me answer the questions. And also honesty... I was honest that I forgot my other cases. Talking about being bangag and all. hahaha! Oh well, I survived anyway. She told me her expectations and that nursing here in US is entirely different from that in Philippines.

I think I got hired. She also showed me around, introduced me to some staff. I saw a lot of Pinoys! YEY!!! My shift, if ever everything will work out, would be 7PM to 7AM. She told me that I would have no worries about the training and classes, because they provide those. I need to get the BLS and have the CPR card to start working. Sigh.. If only God permits that my petition will be processed and if I can change my status before October 6, then I can work there. There's no problem with workplace now because that hospital is already there. So, one down. I have an employer! YEY!!! It'll just be the papers.. Wahhh. Fingers crossed.

My unit by the way, if God permits, will be on the 8-Maine of that 935-bed capacity hospital. It's a Med-Surg telemetry. The nurse manager said that their telemetry unit there in 8-Maine is like ICU in the Philippines. That 8-Maine unit is a 48-bed capacity and it's a VIP unit. It's one of the units in that hospital where it has around 17 beds that are good for exclusive payment. What I mean is that a patient that occupies one of those 17 rooms has to pay the room out of his own pocket, and cannot be charged to the insurance. These 17 bedrooms range from $300 to $700 per night. And you know what struck me the most? OMG, she related that their patients there are mostly politicians and celebrities. No way?!! Yes way... Because this hospital is just across Miami beach, where celebrities flood too. Crap! That would be really scary. I mean for my first job, if God permits, that would be too large to comprehend. But I'll just pray that God will give me the strength to do such tough job responsibly. Oh the maximum patients we would handle, had I heard it right, are 6 patients.

Along with that, I also realized why I was assigned in 7th floor RCB of PGH for two months during my senior hospital internship. That 7th floor RCB is the VIP ward too of the PGH, and our patients there were the directors and deans of UP (and other schools), medical doctors, anesthesiologist, head and chief nurses. That experience really challenged me as a nursing student before. These well educated patients would ask me this and that and I had to stretch my mind. Now it's really true that there's a reason for everything and you will just find it pretty soon.

I'll still have to wait for the call of the nurse recruiter if what's the next step. I hope I'll get hired and that the papers will be the only one lacking. If not, then it would be alright. I know I did my best in the interviews.

That night too (Oh, it was just last night), my cousins and I hung out again. We watched Glory Road and School of Life. They're pretty good movies. We went home already at around 1AM, and I even got lost while driving, coz I was really sleepy. haha! So, I immediately went to bed.

Finally.. this morning, my ex-boyfriend (it's weird i'm using this now) or let's say.. my friend and I texted again. He said he's happy for me for that job, if ever all come out well. He was the first one to know, 'coz I want him to. There was also some admittance, but there's no more romantic relationship that evolves. Rather, there is friendship that no matter what happens, we're always there for each other. Sounds familiar? hehe. But yeah still miss him, but I'm more fine now. *tears*sniff*sniff* then SMILE =)

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Addendum:

Nurse recruiter called at around 4PM, told me that he already passed my papers to the lawyers. Ahhhh!!! This is it! Just the papers! Yey!!! =) I'm excited! I know it would take a while, but my hope is heightened. Thank you Lord! =)

UP Nursing - 100%; Becs Mahor ranks 2nd!

University of the Philippines College of Nursing, once again, garnered 100% rating for the Nurse Licensure Exam!!! I'm so proud of UP!!! Wuhoo!!! Always 100%! Ang galing galing ng nursing!!! (cheer of our college in UP!)

CONGRATULATIONS

UP College of Nursing Batch 2006!!!

You keep the tradition goin' - 100%!!!

And the very good news is that my kabarkada Rebecca "BECS" Mahor ranked SECOND! Out of 42,006 NLE examiners, only 17,821 passed, merely 42.4%, and Becs is the second among them! Grabe!!! Halimaw ang kaibigan ko! I'm so proud of her!

Becs is among my barkada of 13 in UP, and she was actually the only one who became irregular among us (the barkada). We deeply knew how torn she was when the 12 of us had stepped ahead of her. We didn't want that to happen when we were in second year then. But everyone knows that we are always there for her, even though how tight the schedule and how toxic Nursing can be back then. We assured her that we're always there ready to help her, and if we go out we made sure that she's being contacted and all. True enough God is so good as always, and He didn't leave her behind. And He has even bestowed her the Silver place in the boards!





Rebecca Mahor

Becs, I'm so happy for you. So proud of you gurl! You made it with flying colors. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

It just makes me wonder too, what if last year (June 2005) during our NLE, the Board of Nursing gave a list of the ranking. My friend texted me that had they released our ranking before, many of our batchmates might have garnered such high ranks too. Oh well, that was done already. At least our Valedictorian Jonna Bucud ranked No. 1 with an average of I think around 85 or 86. That's all we knew though, we didn't have any idea who ranked second and so on.

This June 2006 topnotcher was from University of Pangasinan with an average of 83.2, then our Becs has an average of 83. Good thing it didn't turn out to be 83.19.. Hahaha, or else nakakapanghinayang! Irene, another Iskolar ng Bayan, placed 8th in this boards.

To all the Board Passers in this June 2006 NLE, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your future now begins! =)

Trivia for all UP Nursing People: What's something in common between Becs and Irene? haha.. Guess nyo kahit sobrang obvious... Peace gurls...

Some quizzes & updates

How You Are In Love

You fall in love quickly and easily. And very often. In relationships, you tend to be a bit selfish. You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time. You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change. You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard.

How Are You In Love?

Oh my gosh!!! I guess my results fit me. Every single thing written here is true for me, except for that statement that I get in love often. No, of course not often! But yeah I admit that I tend to be a bit selfish in relationships, because I often demand for quality time. I get so attached to my partner that sometimes when we're together, I don't want us to part ways anymore. For instance, he's on my pad... Often times, I don't want him to go home anymore, and I don't want the time that we're together to end. And yes, I really love someone unconditionally and loyalty is very significant for me. And for the last statement above, it's true, that even though sometimes I feel that I love my partner more than he loves me, I still continue to love, hoping that he would learn to love me even more. I know that it may not be right, but I'm taking the risk, because I love him.

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You Are Most Like Charlotte!

You are the ultimate romantic idealist You've been hurt before, but that hasn't caused you to give up on love. If anything, your resolve to fall in love is stronger than ever. And it's this feminine optimism that men find most appealing about you. Romantic prediction: That guy you are seeing (or crushing on)? Could be very serious - if you play your cards right!

Which Sex and the City Vixen Are You?

You Are A Woman!

Congratulations, you've made it to adulthood. You're emotionally mature, responsible, and unlikely to act out. You accept that life is hard - and do your best to keep things upbeat. This makes you the perfect girlfriend... or even wife!

Are You A Girl Or a Woman?

Haha.. I thought the results would give me more of a girl than that of a woman. Nakakatuwa naman.

Hay.. iba talaga pag walang magawa. Sarap tuloy sumagot ng mga quizzes just for fun. Just to kill time. Pero in fairness, I learn something while answering them.

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I tried searching for some hospitals here on the net, and registered and sent my resume too. Who knows some would contact me. It's because I would like to find an employer who can sponsor me. My boyfriend told me to try Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, because he's already accepted there and is going to work there when he's done with his contract in the Philippine Heart Center. So, I tried writing a letter to the Director of International Recruitment regarding the opportunities at hand for me, if it's possible for me to start the training and working under sponsorship there. I'm aware of the fact that they just accept nurses who have at least a year of experience from an acute tertiary hospital. But still I just tried if I can start everything there, even if it would take me several training. Unfortunately, the director responded that for now they don't accept newly graduates. It is really a must that I have an experience. She told me that I can apply anytime once I have one year of experience here in the United States. So for now, Johns Hopkins will be set aside first. But still,I'm determined to get in there someday. So it's still on my list.

Isang tagumpay

Pumasa na ako ng IELTS (English exam)!!! Kahapon ko lang nalaman. Nanginginig nga ako habang binubuksan ko ang envelope. hehe.. So, magtatagalog na ako ngayon, haha. Biro lang. Buti naman, salamat talaga kay Lord. At least tapos ko na lahat ng exams ko dito. Ngayon maaaring employer na lang talaga ang kulang para masimulan na ang pagproseso ng aking papers bilang RN... =) Ngayong araw din ako mag-aapply ng VisaScreen para handa na ang lahat. Baka sakali kaseng magbibigay ng go-signal ang lawyer na maghanap na ako ng employer, eh di ready na ako. Habang maaga kukuha na ako nun, kase ang alam ko mga isang buwan mahigit din ang pagproseso nung VisaScreen. Nakakatuwa lang, wala na akong exams na i-woworry pa, sa ngayon. Siguro yung mga Continuing education na lang sa susunod. Sana talaga maging ok na, para makapagsimula na.

Orlando Vacation - part 2

I'm going to continue sharing our escapades in Orlando. We spent another whole day in MGM-Studios on our third day there, where it was like we're exploring Hollywood. Here you will find how Disney movies were shot. It would give you idea about the behind the scenes of some movies, the making of the stunts and many more.

I'm proud to say that I have dared to ride the Aerosmith roller coaster, coz I just hate roller coasters. But I seem to pretty enjoy it now, and I think I just had more guts with my siblings, lol. I missed Indiana Jones and Who Wants to be a Millionaire this time, because one whole day was not enough to finish the park. My strategy was that I'll try first the new ones, then skip some of the rides that I have tried before. I know 7 years were long enough, but I can still remember what rides were good. Of course, one of my favorites was the Tower of Terror!!! I love that thrilling ride, where you will be moved up and down the 13 floors of an elevator, uncontrollably and at random. Chiqui and I also loved the Voyage of the Little Mermaid. It's a musical show, which imparts to us the story of Ariel.

Here's few of the shots I've got from some of the attractions in the park.



These were some of our photos there. MGM-Studios is more about theatre.. learning about movies, the history of walt disney, how cartoon characters are made, etc. So if you're into film and its reviews, you must go here.



At night time, we went to Downtown Disney. The place was really nice. There you can go shopping, dine on your favorite restaurants like Rainforest cafe. Legoland is there too, plus they have the new Cirque du Soleil (a circus show, but too bad it was really expensive). They have there the DisneyQuest indoor interactive theme park. Of course, how will I forget the Pleasure Island, where the chains of clubs is located. House of Blues is there and a lot of cool bars and restos that play music. Generally this place is for entertainment and for those who want to party in the wee hours.






My cousin Sherrein, who is also 22 years old, was supposed to join us in this Orlando trip. However, her car broke in Tallahassee, so she wasn't able to make it. So our plan to go clubbing in Pleasure Island was definitely cancelled, and if you'll ask why I can't go with my sister and her friends... Well they're just 16 years old, and I am the only 21-and-above among the children. =( Pag ikaw nga naman ay tumatanda na.. hehe.. May be next time though.

Orlando Vacation - part 1

Wow, that 6-day vacation in Orlando just seemed to be like a one-night dream, and now I'm back to my old lifestyle. But, I really had a good time with my family the entire vacation. Three of my sister's friends also came with us, as well as our 9-year old neighbor Danny.

Itinerary

July 06, Thursday - departed Coral Springs at around 4PM

July 07, Friday - Walt Disney's EPCOT

July 08, Saturday - Walt Disney's MGM-Studios

- Downtown Disney at night

July 09, Sunday - Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom

July 10, Monday - Walt Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

July 11, Tuesday - Go back home

We checked-in in Bonnet Creek Resort and good thing it's near the Disney Parks. The parks are just like 5-10 minutes away from the resort. We got a fabulous two-bedroom suite, with a big living room and kitchen, so we just felt like at home. The masters has a jacuzzi, but that was occupied by my sis and her 3 friends. My brother and Danny slept in the sofa bed in the living room; and my parents, I and my youngest sis were on the other room. Once we got there, we jumped to the hotel's swimming pool and explored the area. We found out that we can play pool and table tennis. They have miniature golf course and fitness center, plus you can have free internet access in their WIFI area with also two available computers there.

(I'll post some pics below, just click to enlarge)

My family

We planned to visit Epcot, MGM-studios and Animal Kingdom Parks, because we seldom go to those parks. It was the Magic Kingdom that we have always gone to before, because we were still kids back then and we wanted to see the famous castle, the Disney characters and experience a lot of rides. But I guess when you grow older (haha!), you'll just want to have sight seeing with few good rides. Magic Kingdom here in Orlando is like the Disneyland in Japan and California too, so a different itinerary this time will suffice and Chiqui, my youngest sis (8-year old), has not tried the three said parks. It will be our first time too, all of us, to go to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot was our first destination for the Disney Park, and I was excited, because I have always had a memorable trip with it, last 1990 and 1999.

They have several new attractions this time, and my favorite was the Soarin' where you will experience a sort-of-real flight around California's famous destinations. In Epcot, it's more about the wonders of the world. One can learn about space, the Earth, history of communication. And the best part? You can explore the cultures and cuisine of 11 countries in its World Showcase - Canada, UK, France, Morocco, Japan, USA, Italy, Germany, China, Norway, and Mexico! Yes, you will have a hard time to choose where to eat and buy souvenirs from. I wish Philippines was there, hahaha! May be someday.. I really like this feature of Epcot, because I felt like I was traveling around the world in just one day.

In Canada with the Parliament on the background

Danny and Chiqui in UK



These are Italy, Germany, Mexico and France

USA!!!

in Norway, aboard the ship of the Vikings;

I'm in China!

This time with the famous Monet in the French countryside

In Morocco baby!

Then the famous illuminations at 9PM was definitely magnificent.

About the weather, it really rained hard during the Epcot trip, that we have decided to buy raincoats, because it would be frustrating not to enjoy the park if you would just stay on the shade. So rain or shine, we have managed to move around the park.

Okodoki... I'll just continue sharing my vacation trip tomorrow, 'coz I'm soo sleepy already.. *yawn* lol.. Ciao! Hope you all have a good time there. Nytnyt!

Gotta take a break for a while

Hello fellow bloggers!!! I'm going away for just 5 days. Be back in July 11. I'm goin in Orlando with my whole family in a while, so I would not be online there, unless they have a wireless internet in their hotel rooms.. (which I think there's none..) hahaha! Anyways, I have to enjoy this!!!

Just leave messages in the shoutbox ayt? I would love to hear from you..
C-yah laterz. Take care all of you. *xoxo*

When boredom strikes

Wow, it's already July and I've been here in the United States for almost 3 months. Yet I can't work. If only I have already a social security number, I know a lot would want to hire me, because there's shortage of nurses. I just stare sometimes at my RN license. Yep, just staring at it as if some extraordinary voodoo will happen, and soon find myself keeping it again inside an envelope. It is frustrating. The same things happen everyday. It's merely a boring routine. I feel useless.

My stay here is temporary for now though, and it depends as to what the lawyer would instruct me to do. It's among the three actually. First, I could have my status changed to be an immigrant if I am still eligible for that Child Status Protection Act, using my approved petition through my parents; or second, I would apply for the VisaScreen in CGFNS, find my own employer and then change status; or third, I would go back home in the Philippines before my 6th month of stay here, which will be on October. I hope it's either the first or the second one, with greater favor on the first, for me to be able to get rid of that 2-year contract employers often require.

I really hope not the third, because I so wanted to start working here already to help my parents and for me to be somehow fulfilled, that I can be able to be of great service. Kaso lang hindi sa mga Pinoy =( I would want to work in Manila too, if I have no choice, for I know I can gain experience there, a very good one and of course I can help my fellow Pinoys (yup, really, lalo na galing akong UP, dapat talaga sana nagwork muna ako sa Pinas diba); and I know I have my friends there and of course my boyfriend. Mind you, I don't have friends here yet in Florida. No one to hang out with and to open up my problems with. My college friends are in Chicago- too far... so it's an added reason for me to get depressed because at times I feel alone.

But one most important factor that forces me to stay here in FL is my dad's condition. He's really sick, so whatever happens, it would be a slight relief for me to know that we're all complete here as a family. But if there's no choice, if however I will be sent home, it will be very fine too. But they must tell me now. I mean as early as this month and not to wait for October, because I wanna find work there as soon as possible and get started.. so that my time here will not be wasted.

My boyfriend Jed tells me that it's really tiring to work, and if I start working I would clamor for rest days. I know that. I heard that from a lot of people. But I've been a bum for more than a year already, and I think that's way enough. I have taken so much time for an after-graduation rest, and I don't feel right about it anymore. I need to move.

Oh but I cannot move until knowing what the lawyer would say. I hope he would call this week. I have done my part already - I have taken my NCLEX exam, which I have passed. I have taken my IELTS which I still do not know the result. Hopefully I will pass. And if the Atty tells me to apply for the VisaScreen, then I would be contacting again the OUR in UP Manila and asked them to send my transcripts in CGFNS. Ooops I think not! I have here an extra copy of my transcripts (TOR) and I am going to send it to them just to be sure. Because you know what happened? The last time I asked them to send the CGFNS my TOR, it was invalid because my birthday was wrongly typed. Ugghh, that really was careless and a waste of money because it cost P1000 to send that document via LBC. Plus I am already shy to ask my cousin to follow it up again for me.

So anyways, here I'm bored again. Then may konting tampuhan pa kami ni Jed kagabi. Ako pala, hehe. That's another disadvantage of being bored. I keep thinking about him who is so busy there in Manila with his duties, that sometimes I feel he doesn't have time for me. I admit that I have to understand that he's busy. You can't blame me, selosa kase ako, hehe. I keep trying not to complain anymore but sometimes it just gets on my way. Long distance rel is just difficult, especially if one is bored (like me). But I still stick with it, because I keep thinking that after a year or a year and a half, he'll be here already, and kase mahal mo naman diba. Kahit magastos sige pa din. hehe.. Buti sana kung may work na ko noh. Hay buhay.. Pero mag-one year na kami this July 28. YIPEE!!! Yihee, pero ni minsan di pa kami nagcelebrate ng monthsary together. Haha! tsk! Yup, because it's either he has a duty (when i was in Manila) or I'm here away from him. Pero sad lang din kase ni minsan hindi nya naaalala. Nagulat nga sya na 11 months na kami nung June 28 =( Ako muna magreremind o mauuna magreet. Ayun lang, share ko lang.

Tomorrow, we'll be going in Orlando - July 6 to July 11. At least I'll be on a happy vacation with my family. Disney time again! I just hope the weather is good because for the past few days it's raining here. I already packed my things last night and I bought two phone cards a while ago so that I could call Jed anytime there. Aryt, c-yah!

Thinking of Superman in the 4th of July

Dream on to Superman

Ohhhlala, superman is so cute!!! Lemme see, let's google him. Aha! He's Brandon Routh... And he's just 26 years old... and I'm just 22! Not bad! hahaha, lol. *Dream on Kating* Well honestly, I haven't watched this movie yet. I just happened to see this captivating man on soo many blogs, and I found him stunningly cute. Ughh, not enough description! Let's say masculine with a chiseled face and sculptured bod that is enthralling to every woman's eyes.

My sister wanted me to go with her in the movies yesterday, but I was just not on the mood to go out. I know I'll watch it sometime though, 'coz the theatre is just there and I know that the film will be shown for a month or so. Well if not, I'll wait for the DVD then. I won't die anyway. I believe I have my superman beside me all the time.. and I can't be any luckier than that (if u don't get it, read my June 24 entry - Superman won't return).

Let's see a few of what I have found about Brandon Routh.

• He is 6' and 2 1/2". Some say 6' 3"
• He was dressed as Clark Kent for Hollywood Halloween costume contest and eventually won the award in 2003.
• Before this Superman Returns movie, he has been on an episode of Gilmore Girls and played Seth Anderson from 2001-2002 in One Life to Live, a daytime drama in ABC channel. He was featured too in the music video of Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Wants”.
• He attended the University of Iowa.
• For the role of Superman, he beat out Josh Hartnett, Ashton Kutcher, Jude Law, Jake Gyllenhaal, Brendan Fraser, Jim Caviezel and Tom Welling - Whoa! He must have given the panel during the audition a one of a kind and undoubtedly profound impression.

Ahhhh!!! Ang gwapo nya! hahaha... i like this shot 'coz he looks so natural here.

Happy 4th of July!!!

By the way, happy 4th of July everyone!!! There's a small neighborhood party here in front of our house. My sister and I went there and gave 2 boxes of Domino's pizza (coz it's like a potluck party), but we didn't stay there any longer 'coz the kids were swimming and there's no more food, hahaha! We'll go back later for the fireworks. That's what I'm looking forward to.

By the way, it's my first time to be celebrating this holiday 'coz obviously I had been in the Philippines for the past years because of school. I just noticed that the Americans do give time to prepare for this day. They often have BBQ parties and set fireworks at night. Contrary to that, I've been celebrating our own Philippine independence every June 12; there's fireworks also but we Filipinos do not throw some parties for it. Yes we can see the government celebrates it, but the people themselves do not. Hmm.. why is that so? As a matter of fact, sometimes there are protests or strikes. Weird.. Oh well, that's the way it is in my country. All I can remember is that we were already so happy if June 12 strikes on a weekday, because that would mean there would be no classes! hahaha! (~_~)

Source: Movies.com and Brandonrouth.com